VanGnome Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/b...2-03-2015&wjb= The San Jose Sharks woke up Tuesday morning seven points clear of the danger zone in the Western Conference, but don’t think for a second that general manager Doug Wilson will deviate from what he’s started. Just because the Sharks currently sit in a playoff spot, I don’t think you’ll see that process change; Wilson will listen on his pending unrestricted free agents, which includes starting goalie Antti Niemi. Niemi’s future in San Jose is unclear at best, his agent Markus Lehto telling ESPN.com via email from Europe on Monday that there haven’t been any discussions with the Sharks about an extension. I don’t really see any of those top teams needing a top goalie at this point. Obviously injuries can change the script, but right now, I think Niemi likely stays put in part because I don’t view a real market for him. If the Canucks continue to free-fall in the standings, I think the Miller experiment ends at the trade deadline. Miller to SJ makes too much sense. He's signed for a couple more years after this which gives them time to groom Stalock or find another option. === Opinion === SJS Miller Shinkaruk/Jensen VAN Niemi (walks as UFA) Hertl 2015 1st (becomes 2nd round pick if Niemi re-signs prior to the draft) Van stocks up on another 2015 1st round pick, add Hertl, and can either re-sign Niemi or more likely lets him walk via UFA. SJS gets a good #1 goalie for the remainder of this season + 2 more and a B grade prospect. Miller waives to be with his wife, and a team with a better shot at doing something in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Lebrun on a roll today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awalk Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/b...2-03-2015&wjb= If the Canucks continue to free-fall in the standings, I think the Miller experiment ends at the trade deadline. Miller to SJ makes too much sense. He's signed for a couple more years after this which gives them time to groom Stalock or find another option. === Opinion === SJS Miller Shinkaruk/Jensen VAN Niemi (walks as UFA) Hertl 2015 1st (becomes 2nd round pick if Niemi re-signs prior to the draft) Van stocks up on another 2015 1st round pick, add Hertl, and can either re-sign Niemi or more likely lets him walk via UFA. SJS gets a good #1 goalie for the remainder of this season + 2 more and a B grade prospect. Miller waives to be with his wife, and a team with a better shot at doing something in the playoffs. lmao yes to that deal in a second, if Wilson does that though he'd be fired as quickly as I'd accept the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches5 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 niemi is garbage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Niemi's still decent but nothing without Chicago's 2010 defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 niemi is garbage has a cup. garbage goalies doesn't win you cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 ^Had suggested this idea two weeks back, yet I'd simplify the transaction. Van sends Miller(retain 1 mill, if necc). SJ sends a conditional 2015 1st. If they don't qualify for PO's, change to 2015 2nd & 2016 3rd. No point in keeping Niemi..try to flip him for a late pick, if possible. Run with Lack/Markstrom to wind up the season. We'd gain some picks & open 5 mill cap space, this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanGnome Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 If I remember things correctly, Miller "settled" for Vancouver, though his first choice was SJS in the off season. I guess SJS was undecided as to what their plan was, so perhaps he signed here so as to have as much exposure to the SJS brass. If JB can in any way shape or form turn Miller into Hertl, it would be a major step forward to rebuilding this team. Imagine a line of Hertl - Horvat - Virtanen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 SJ trades Niemi, we trade MIller to SJ? I can't see SJ having Stalock as their starter after Niemi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 San Jose is looking to get younger. If anything they are looking for a capable younger goaltender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Lebrun on a roll today. Haha what I thought to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 San Jose is looking to get younger. If anything they are looking for a capable younger goaltender. I bet Lebrun will say Sharks are interested in Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 ^They're very similar to our scenario, potentially flirting with "no man's land". They may view RM as a bridge, as well as a final chance for their aging core. His off-ice family situation(& respectable career) would probably lead to a certain marketability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 LOL @ that opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblix Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Only reason Benning would amuse a Miller trade would be if he believes Lack can be a dependable #1 and that Markstrom can be a dependable #2. I'd honestly be for it as it would shore up some money for a UFA top 6 forward but highly doubt the return would be Hertl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Only reason Benning would amuse a Miller trade would be if he believes Lack can be a dependable #1 and that Markstrom can be a dependable #2. I'd honestly be for it as it would shore up some money for a UFA top 6 forward but highly doubt the return would be Hertl Or if he believes Miller's value is at its highest, and this team isn't going to go deep this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Or if he believes Miller's value is at its highest, and this team isn't going to go deep this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Sock Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 If I remember things correctly, Miller "settled" for Vancouver, though his first choice was SJS in the off season. I guess SJS was undecided as to what their plan was, so perhaps he signed here so as to have as much exposure to the SJS brass. If JB can in any way shape or form turn Miller into Hertl, it would be a major step forward to rebuilding this team. Imagine a line of Hertl - Horvat - Virtanen Not sure SJ would part with Hertl. Maybe Goldobin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 lebrun makes worse proposals than me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Sock Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 lebrun makes worse proposals than me lol Whoa, Whoa. Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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