03-02-2010, 11:37 PM
Evan Wrote:I would be very very happy if we did not make any shortsighted trade moves and give up draft picks and/or long term players for short term temporary players (*cough* huet)
If you're referring to when we brought Huet in a few years ago for the playoff push I saw no problem with that move. If, on the other hand, you're suggesting trading for Huet THIS year I can guarantee you there is no way in hell that is happening. With Dipietro (and thus Roloson off the market) out for the rest of the year, I think the only goalie the caps could possibly make a push for is Vokoun, but he isn't a UFA this year so that seems extremely unlikely.
I will be sorely disappointed if GMGM doesn't bring in a solid 3/4 Dman. Now that Ottawa made a move I'm wishing that we'll make a strong push for Volchenkov, but seeing as the Sens are unlikely to move him (and especially to someone they'll be competing with in the playoffs) thats just a pipe dream. Realistically, I think GMGM should make a push for Seidenberg or Hamhuis.
Quick Edit: Let me make myself a little more clear: If trading for someone similar to the two defensemen above is possible without losing Carlson/Alzner/Neuvirth I think it needs to be done. Giving up picks/lesser prospects at this point seems to be the right move given how open the Eastern Conference is this year. However, if any of those trades invovle losing one of those three players I don't think it's worth it.
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