HKSR Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 What would the lines even be? Maybe: Sedin-Sedin-Hansen Baertschi-Horvat-Stamkos Burrows-Sutter-Virtanen Dorsett-McCann-Cracknell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Ginu said: Mmmm... any huge contract will cripple the team, so its tough to say. Rather be crippled with Stamkos instead of some of the other players that have handcuffed this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Just now, HKSR said: What would the lines even be? Maybe: Sedin-Sedin-Hansen Baertschi-Horvat-Stamkos Burrows-Sutter-Virtanen Dorsett-McCann-Cracknell Why would Stamkos be a 2nd line winger? He is a elite #1 centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 We'll easily have the cap for him, so why not throw the bank? He'd be good for at least 40 goals playing with the Sedins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Prophet Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 17 minutes ago, Tortorella's Rant said: Hope so. But done responsibly. We're gonna need someone to replace Hank in a couple years. Doubt he's going to be player then that he is now thus no first line center. And there's no guarantee anyone we have now will fill that void. Dude, Stamkos is a first liner and a star on virtually every team right now. And at age 25, that's not changing anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 21 minutes ago, Warhippy said: Anything over $8.8 million handcuffs this team. Our strengths currently are at center, our needs pressingly in order are PMD RH and LH Crease clearing monster that can skate D Solid offense first RW/LW 2 way Lw/RW We are coaching the offense out of our players in order to make them more defensively responsible. We are needing D of both types in the worst way. Stammer would be a HUGE draw for sure, but we've more pressing needs than another Sundin type contract regardless of how attractive it may seem We have Pedan for our crease clearer. Hopefully our young guys can step up to a scoring winger role and a 2 way forward can be had fairly cheap via free agency or trade. I agree we need a puck moving defenseman my perfect scenario would be Stamkos and Yandle. I think Yandle is possible but I highly doubt we land Stamkos. That being said I would be over the moon if we landed Stamkos even at league max. Generational talent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenman92 Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Given the egos of Linden and Aquaman...They'll offer up the max - 12.5 million X 8 (give Tampa a 2017 first as sign and trade). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSR Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: Why would Stamkos be a 2nd line winger? He is a elite #1 centre. Trying to steer away from being a one line team. Having Stamkos play against 2nd pairing d-men could be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 7 minutes ago, Pears said: We'll easily have the cap for him, so why not throw the bank? He'd be good for at least 40 goals playing with the Sedins. 40 with the twins?? U crazy.. More like 60! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 minute ago, HKSR said: Trying to steer away from being a one line team. Having Stamkos play against 2nd pairing d-men could be huge. Sure but Horvat would not centre that line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Prophet Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, Pears said: We'll easily have the cap for him, so why not throw the bank? He'd be good for at least 40 goals playing with the Sedins. I predict 50+ and the Rocket Richard if he clicks with them (let's be honest, the Sedins can click with almost any winger. This will easily be the most dangerous line in the NHL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 26 minutes ago, Tortorella's Rant said: Hope so. But done responsibly. We're gonna need someone to replace Hank in a couple years. Doubt he's going to be player then that he is now thus no first line center. And there's no guarantee anyone we have now will fill that void. This is absolutely crazy talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 27 minutes ago, Down by the River said: There is no doubt that Stamkos is an elite talent, but IMO he doesn't fit the Kopitar/Toews/Kane/Crosby/Malkin/Parise/Getzlaf, etc. echelon. To give him that kind of money would be a mistake. Can you elaborate on why isn't in that category of players? His resume absolutely disagrees with you as does anyone that follows hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I just don't see why he'd even consider coming to Van when: We're rebuilding and nowhere near being in contention for a Cup. Being in Van means he'd be twice as far from his home town than Tampa is. From our standpoint, I just don't think the team is at the right stage of it's development to bring in a player like him and commit the money and term needed to get him here. But who knows I guess. I mean, if the Leafs don't want him you never know I guess. Heck, Sundin came here for the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Who in their right mind wouldn't want to sign Stamoks? to make an argument to say that we have more pressing needs is really silly, who cares if we don't have a puck mover, we have a chance at getting one of the best players in the game of hockey! Now, do I think it will happen.. no, but damn if it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 minute ago, DeltaSwede said: Who in their right mind wouldn't want to sign Stamoks? to make an argument to say that we have more pressing needs is really silly, who cares if we don't have a puck mover, we have a chance at getting one of the best players in the game of hockey! Now, do I think it will happen.. no, but damn if it does. This is pretty much my exact opinion. Build the team around Stamkos if we somehow get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 21 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: Why would Stamkos be a 2nd line winger? He is a elite #1 centre. Stamkos has been playing RW in Tampa since last year. Doesn't really see eye to eye with Cooper on that. But yeah, he'd be C on this team, Sutter would play with Sedins. Don't see it happening though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Legs Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 This is BC, the best place on earth. He'll sign for $7m per. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'd be surprised if we didn't at least make an offer, but I'll be genuinely surprised if he comes here. I'm not sure he'd be the best fit for us either, he's definitely an elite talent but I'd prioritize building up our defense first as it's our biggest weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 9 minutes ago, WHL rocks said: Stamkos has been playing RW in Tampa since last year. Doesn't really see eye to eye with Cooper on that. But yeah, he'd be C on this team, Sutter would play with Sedins. Don't see it happening though. I realize he has been playing wing and doesn't agree with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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