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Imported_Aussie · 10-28-2013, 10:52 AM

We cannot keep all of the veterans, so we need to look at which ones are more valuable to keep on the team:

Stajan - GONE, was valuable before, but Colborne has shown he will be expendable beyond this year as a defensive centre with some offensive potential. Knight, Reinhart also could move into the 4th centre spot late this season or next. Should not be considered to be re-signed IMO, not enough value for the $$ he will demand

Hudler - STAYS - showing great chemistry with franchise cornerstone Monahan, brings winning team experience from Detroit, friendly contract for his production

Glencross - STAYS - he has a NMC and he has it for a reason - he wants to stay. He can kill penalties, chip in goals, and even if he is bumped down to 3rd line duty, he is a team guy with a cap friendly deal - perfect to move long term to the 3rd line, bumping up if needed.

Stempniak - IN DOUBT - cap friendly, but streaky. Plays RW, and that is a position of real organizational weakness. Shown chemistry with Glencross and plays physical in a way that supports skilled players. Jones may have made him expendable, especially is Poirier is ahead of schedule to play in the NHL (I still think he is AHL next year, late season callup).

That leaves Camalleri, who I would also place IN DOUBT - leader on the team, great scorer, though I feel he needs to play with skilled players, as opposed to carrying a line. Clicked with Colborne, so long term, that could be the start of a good secondary scoring unit. Does he fit as a guy potentially on 3rd line minutes if prospects jump over him, especially if he is not a prime PK option?

I think if the price is right, you move Cammalleri, and the price IMO is a RW or defensive (pref. right sided) prospect who is close to or is fully NHL ready, maybe a pick thrown in as a sweetener (2nd or 3rd) if the prospect has question marks. You don't throw him away for a weak return, nor do you retain him blindly unless there is a clear plan (e.g. 2 year deal as guys like Gaudreau, Poirier, etc. are slowly acclimated to professional play, at which time a vet on a short term deal can be dealt)

10-28-2013, 10:52 AM	#61
Imported_Aussie First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2008 Exp:	We cannot keep all of the veterans, so we need to look at which ones are more valuable to keep on the team: Stajan - GONE, was valuable before, but Colborne has shown he will be expendable beyond this year as a defensive centre with some offensive potential. Knight, Reinhart also could move into the 4th centre spot late this season or next. Should not be considered to be re-signed IMO, not enough value for the $$ he will demand Hudler - STAYS - showing great chemistry with franchise cornerstone Monahan, brings winning team experience from Detroit, friendly contract for his production Glencross - STAYS - he has a NMC and he has it for a reason - he wants to stay. He can kill penalties, chip in goals, and even if he is bumped down to 3rd line duty, he is a team guy with a cap friendly deal - perfect to move long term to the 3rd line, bumping up if needed. Stempniak - IN DOUBT - cap friendly, but streaky. Plays RW, and that is a position of real organizational weakness. Shown chemistry with Glencross and plays physical in a way that supports skilled players. Jones may have made him expendable, especially is Poirier is ahead of schedule to play in the NHL (I still think he is AHL next year, late season callup). That leaves Camalleri, who I would also place IN DOUBT - leader on the team, great scorer, though I feel he needs to play with skilled players, as opposed to carrying a line. Clicked with Colborne, so long term, that could be the start of a good secondary scoring unit. Does he fit as a guy potentially on 3rd line minutes if prospects jump over him, especially if he is not a prime PK option? I think if the price is right, you move Cammalleri, and the price IMO is a RW or defensive (pref. right sided) prospect who is close to or is fully NHL ready, maybe a pick thrown in as a sweetener (2nd or 3rd) if the prospect has question marks. You don't throw him away for a weak return, nor do you retain him blindly unless there is a clear plan (e.g. 2 year deal as guys like Gaudreau, Poirier, etc. are slowly acclimated to professional play, at which time a vet on a short term deal can be dealt)