kloubek Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I said to trade Booth for Erat a while back and people thought I was crazy yet someone tweets about him being available and suddenly it's not a bad idea... Oh, it's a good idea for us, but I can't see Washington doing this. Erat - despite having a poor season - still has way more trade value than Booth does. I'd happily add in someone who doesn't look like they will get a lot of playing time on our team (like Schroeder) to make this happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Schroeder's a bit much imo. Maybe Dalpe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
votrechien Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Wow, what a horrible trade that turned out to be for Washington. 11th overall pick for 9pts in 32 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Honestly booth would be a better fit for them than he is for us. For starters he'll be in a weaker conference and division. Just do it MG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc44 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I'd love to go after both Erat and Cammalleri. I really think Erat would refind his game here Booth, Sauve, 3rd for Erat Schroeder, Jensen, early-mid pick(s) for Cammalleri Sedin - Sedin - Kesler Burrows - Cammalleri - Erat Higgins - Santorelli - Kassian Weise - Richardson - Hansen Hamhuis - Tanev Edler - Garrison Stanton - Bieksa Luongo Lack If we can an upgrade on Weise we'd be golden. What has given you the impression he could refine his game in Vancouver ? Im interested in the idea of a Booth Erat swap but its a mystery how it would work out for both teams . I just find it funny when people try to act more informed about a player yet leave no reason for there opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Not sure I'd want Erat. Not much of an upgrade over Booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Oh, it's a good idea for us, but I can't see Washington doing this. Erat - despite having a poor season - still has way more trade value than Booth does. I'd happily add in someone who doesn't look like they will get a lot of playing time on our team (like Schroeder) to make this happen. I think Washington would trade Erat for Schroeder one for one as it gets them out of the last year of Erat's contract, also Raymond has shown that smaller skill players have more success in the East. Not sure I do that though if i'm MG. I still want to see what he can do when healthy. Plus his contract is dirt cheap this year. If he comes back and doesn't perform well, then maybe I would take another look at that trade proposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches5 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Yes no off season training can slow someone down or create consistency issues. But if your a real 30 goals scorer, you should be able to easily get 15-20 goals without an offseason. Explain part of it but not all. Booth is playing like an AHLer right now, he's on pace for less than 10 goals. I would expect him to have at least 3 or 4 by now. Not exactly it completely depends on your game. Booth does not have a great shot so his ability to score comes from driving to the net with speed which he is seriously lacking right now due to his injury and no off season training. Now if Booth was a sniper then his lack of speed wouldn't hurt his goal production that much. Booth was almost a PPG player before his injuries when healthy there is no reason not to expect 60 points from him something that you will never get from Erat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 What has given you the impression he could refine his game in Vancouver ? Im interested in the idea of a Booth Erat swap but its a mystery how it would work out for both teams . I just find it funny when people try to act more informed about a player yet leave no reason for there opinion The point of making such a trade is that it can't get any worse for either player. They're both rock bottom in their careers, so if you get anything out of them for the rest of their contract it's a bonus because right now they're both buy-out candidates. Maybe only one of them turns things around, maybe neither of them do? But a change of scenery can make all the difference in the world. That's why you consider making that trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Not sure I'd want Erat. Not much of an upgrade over Booth. Dana Murzyn is an upgrade on Booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Erat was pretty good with Nashville, maybe time has caught up with him. But it can't be worse than carrying Booth right now can it ? No matter what they do from here in they aren't doing any thing with their current teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobble Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I wonder if Poile declared no backsies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampy Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Erat was pretty good with Nashville, maybe time has caught up with him. But it can't be worse than carrying Booth right now can it ? No matter what they do from here in they aren't doing any thing with their current teams Exactly and if Erat doesn't pan out at least he's cheaper to buyout for the Aqulini's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoreanHockeyFan Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 A straight 1 for 1, Booth for Erat would be interesting. Both players I think need a change in scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Erat in his prime sucked and now you are telling me that at 32, when he is clearly in decline, he just needs a change of scenery? What he needs to do is retire. I'm sorry but how is it that Erat sucked in his prime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I do Booth straight up for Erat, but we all know Washington won't bite, as they traded, Filip Forsberg for Erat just last year. That said, Erat, is another player on a decline. No interest in him, unless they take Booth or a 4th round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 It isn't just about the quality of the player's skills, it is also how well they mesh with linemates. Could Kesler use a speedier linemate who is more of a playmaker like Erat? One would think so... couldn't have worse chemistry than with Booth, the two of them together was some sort of passing and offence black hole. No way Washington does the straight up swap though. If Booth got waived, he almost certainly wouldn't get picked up... Erat probably would. That makes a big difference about getting stuck with a crappy contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Bush league refs have no respect for Henrik Sedin. Least respected Star player in the leauge. Henrik Sedin. Fridging Nolan, choses to fight Stanton instead of Kassian, or even Bieksa. What a coward. But thank Stanton for fighting him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Wonder if Booth is being showcased tonight for a trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 It's been confirmed that Erat has requested a trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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