11-25-2013, 11:13 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Calgary
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Martin Erat Requests Trade
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=6...d=nhl:topheads
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Washington Capitals forward Martin Erat confirmed Monday that he has asked for a trade. He initially expressed his wish to be traded in an interview with the iDNES Czech news organization before confirming his request to reporters on Monday.
"Since day one, I didn't get the chance here," Erat said. "It's time for me to move on."
"Marty doesn't feel like he fits in here," McPhee said. "If you don't feel like you fit in, we'll try to accommodate you."
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11-25-2013, 11:16 AM
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One of the Nine
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Space Sector 2814
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Trade him back to the Blades.
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11-25-2013, 11:17 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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I still can't believe Washington gave up Filip Forsberg for Erat. That trade was as bad as Braydon Coburn for Alexie Zhitnik.
If only we could have gotten in on that trade for Cammy or Stempniak last year.
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11-25-2013, 11:20 AM
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Franchise Player
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Yep, absurd trade that didn't make sense from the start.
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11-25-2013, 11:21 AM
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Franchise Player
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Deport him to the KHL
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11-25-2013, 11:24 AM
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NOT a cool kid
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Calgary
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He asked for a trade from Nashville as well iirc.
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11-25-2013, 11:27 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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I'd probably trade David Jones for him
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11-25-2013, 11:35 AM
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Scoring Winger
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The biggest problem for martin is that he just isn't very good. I can't imagine many teams would be all that interested in him, especially for what Washington is going to want to get back out of him.
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11-25-2013, 11:36 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Upstate NY
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I highly suspect that George McPhee was already working on it.
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11-25-2013, 11:37 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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I'm surprised, I thought Erat would fit in well in Washington. If he cant fit in well in Washington, where will he fit in?
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11-25-2013, 11:41 AM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Jan 2012
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To me this guy is a no brainer for Florida to scoop up. They are shallow at Right Wing, lacking consistent veteran players in their lineup. Erat is about as consistent of a 45-60 point player as you'll find, who will also help your powerplay. And they should be able to get him for cheap.
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11-25-2013, 11:42 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary
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Nah, I wouldn't want him here. I want to give all of our kids a chance before we pick up any potential top 6 players.
I don't know enough about him to suggest a good fit for him.
What is his cap hit and how long?
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11-25-2013, 11:47 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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I would take a flyer on him...if we move Stempniak and Cammy first.
Sell high on Cammy and Stempniak, bring in Erat at a low cost, and then hope he produces over the next 14 months with top line minutes and sell high on him next season as a UFA.
Put him on a line with Hudler and hope for some Czech chemistry.
My guess is he ends up in Phoenix. Played a strong two way game in Nashville, will fit in on that roster, and his actual salary is much lower then his cap hit the next two seasons.
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11-25-2013, 11:49 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
I would take a flyer on him...if we move Stempniak and Cammy first.
Sell high on Cammy and Stempniak, bring in Erat at a low cost, and then hope he produces over the next 14 months with top line minutes and sell high on him next season as a UFA.
Put him on a line with Hudler and hope for some Czech chemistry.
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That isn't a bad idea but I agree, would need to move out those others first.
I wonder what wash would want from us.
Why not a stemps type for him.
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11-25-2013, 11:54 AM
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First Line Centre
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I've always been a fan of Erat, he reminds me a lot of Langkow, his style and his consistency
I've barely seen him play in Washington so I have no idea why he wasn't given opportunities, but I'm sure he'll end up being traded at a cheap price and whoever gets him will win the deal
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11-25-2013, 11:56 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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He asked at the beginning of the season as well:
Pierre LeBrun@Real_ESPNLeBrun2m
Martin Erat actually asked the Caps for a trade one week into the season and then once again last weekend. Caps will try to move him.
Pierre LeBrun@Real_ESPNLeBrun3m
Zero goals on the season, but the fact his salary dips to $2.25 million next season may help his value (cap hit stays $4.5 M).
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11-25-2013, 12:45 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary
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Who would you trade to get him? His contract isn't bad at all.
I would trade stemps and a late pick, like 5th or 6th round. I'm not sure if that would be enough but I really wouldn't want to give them any potential prospects already in the system.
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11-25-2013, 12:49 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by foshizzle11
Who would you trade to get him? His contract isn't bad at all.
I would trade stemps and a late pick, like 5th or 6th round. I'm not sure if that would be enough but I really wouldn't want to give them any potential prospects already in the system.
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Absolutely not.
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11-25-2013, 12:52 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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I wouldnt trade Stempniak straight up. Stempniak seems like hes game to be a part of the rebuild, I dont think you can say the same about Erat.
Stemps is a team player, Erat isnt. Which would you rather have around this team at this time?
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