Comments on: Swedish Meatballs and a side of Heatley

By: cantstopthegrier

cantstopthegrier — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:08:14 +0000

There is a new podcast with TSN’s Scott Cullen at the link below. I’ll have a new post later today so we can continue to speculate on rumors as the draft gets closer.

http://dudesonhockey.com/2009/06/17/episode-52-scott-cullen-lends-credibility/

By: Evilducks

Evilducks — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:00:14 +0000

Dudes!! It’s been a while since your last podcast, is there one coming soon?

By: Evilducks

Evilducks — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:32:51 +0000

Somebody on the Bleacher Report is claiming the Sharks have resigned Blake for 2 years at 4.5 per year. I don’t really buy it for a variety of reasons (mostly the length of the contract)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/199039-blake-re-signs-with-sharks

While I want Blake back, I’m very nervous of a 2 year deal and don’t think Wilson would have made that commitment considering his age.

By: Ruben

Ruben — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:12:19 +0000

I thought Thornton was the Shark’s best player in the playoffs, along with Torrey Mitchell.

I hope the Sharks don’t trade Marleau. He really does do it all for the team, and the only better all around players than him are true superstars like Datsyuk. Honestly, I’d rather have Marleau than Heatley, straight up.

As far as Nabby, I still believe he is a top 15 goaltender. The problem is he is getting paid to play like a top 5 one, and he isn’t. With Gustavvsen on the market (and apparently subject to an entry level contract), I would imagine the Sharks think they have an opportunity to cut a few million off their cap number while getting equivalent performance.

By: Vanea

Vanea — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:15:53 +0000

I can’t see Marleau being traded away for Heatley. After Patrick finally not underachiving under the new coach, he will not be moved

As for Nabby being moved away this is just not gunna be seen. He is just to good and some fans are just looking for a place to put their blame.

The place that the blame should be put is Thornton. He should be moved for two good players such as Green and Backstrom. Green would give them the scoring they need from their D and Backstrom would give a good centre men for Marleau and Cheechoo.

By: bcsteve

bcsteve — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:01:23 +0000

I think a move for Heatley would have to include moving Nabby and/or Marleau in order to clear the cap space necessary to get a no. 2 D-man. That would then mean going to get Gustavsson. I know it’s a lot of roster movement, but DW is creative. Maybe Marleau, Nabby, and a 2nd-round pick for Heatley and the no. 9 overall or am I stretching here? Toronto is desperate to get as many 1st round picks as possible, so maybe DW flips the no. 9 for Kaberle.

I definitely think there are some significant changes come Draft Day and I wouldn’t be surprised if DW and Lawton in Tampa hook up again.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:16:37 +0000

I agree about Gustavsson ending up in Toronto – especially since goalie consultant extraordinare Francois Allaire is now there.

I don’t think a trade requires Marleau to go the other way, but that’d be a TON of money tied up next year. Defensive signings would suffer – and that seemed to be area number 1 on the Dudes list of needs. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Sens took the opportunity to get restock prospects. I don’t think Heatley comes to the Sharks, but does end up in the Pacific division.

Lappy. Meh… Fill that need next trade deadline.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:26:26 +0000

Ruben,

I think any practical trade for Heatley has to include Marleau, or it would be painfully reminiscent of the Thornton trade. Painful for them, I mean.

By: Ivan M

Ivan M — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:28:24 +0000

I already voiced my thoughts on Heatley. As for Gustavvson, I truly hope we sign him. I assume he follows NHL and knows that Nabby did not have a perfect season. In fact, I bet they could split time, and if Nabby continues to have 5-hole syndrom, the Swedish man can get the starting job. What’s going for him is that he isn’t young, so I’m seeing second Hiller in the making if we’re lucky.

This can solve a lot of our problems, including anti-Nabby trolls that continue to multiply on the interwebs as this off season is starting to take its toll.

By: Ruben

Ruben — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:19:14 +0000

Interesting thoughts on Heatley. Do you guys think any trade for Heatley has to include Marleau? If I’m DW and see the Red Wings winning with Marian Hossa on the second line, I wonder if sending Michalek, Nabby, and a #2 pick for Heatley and Alex Auld would be enough. Then that would open up a spot for Gustavssen to earn the starters role. Or maybe that’s just California dreamin’…