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Originally Posted by The Coppernian One
Who do you realistically see trading for Kiprusoff at the deadline? When I look at the standings I don't really see a western conference team that needs to trade for him. You could make arguments for San Jose or Detroit, but do they need him enough to give up a 1st and a prospect? I don't think they do at his age. Most have established #1s and even the tandems like St. Louis aren't going to want a goalie of Kipper's age. In the east you've basically got Toronto. Maybe Carolina (how long is Ward out for?) but that's it.
I also think Tanguay is overvalued and a lot of the prospects you get back (say in a Giordano or Stempniak trade) are going to be career AHL type (if that) prospects. Even in Iginla's case a team is likely not going to part with a true high end prospect for a rental player.
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The Islanders are a pretty good fit as well.
They could use a goalie, are in the playoff race, and more than most teams wouldn't care about Kiprusoff's cap hit next season. In fact, the high cap hit vs. actual salary is a nice feature for them.
Don't think they'd move a 1st for him, but they do have some prospects and 2nd and lower picks.