Which team will make the first (big) trade?

Pile on? It was just a couple of posts. I doubt he even read them. He obviously doesn't even read half of his own posts.

Hahaha, oh frig... way to go Cap, my spelling and grammar are front and center again. So glad Spezza is hurt right now.

Right on cue Jim Rutherford! Thanks!

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/hurricanes/story/6333445/

"I had hoped to wait until the end of November to really see if the team could come together," Rutherford told The Insiders. "Here we go again, with the injury to our best player. So, I'm starting to talk to other teams a lot more now. And, I'm embarrassed to say that this early in the season."

This is absolutely no surprise. In fact it would be shocking if he didnt come out and say that.

N4L wrote:This is absolutely no surprise. In fact it would be shocking if he didnt come out and say that.

Meh, he doesn't need to come out and say anything really, just get to the dealing.

Cole needs to go so badly. Rutherford is so lucky he paid him what he did, maybe someone will take him and both parties can move on. I've been shocked at how crappy Cole has been post-injury.

Corvo's a nice piece to dangle though. They should be better than they are. One of life's little mysteries there. Rod the Bod is hanging onto an NHL career by a thread.

SpezDispenser wrote:

N4L wrote:This is absolutely no surprise. In fact it would be shocking if he didnt come out and say that.

Meh, he doesn't need to come out and say anything really, just get to the dealing.

Cole needs to go so badly. Rutherford is so lucky he paid him what he did, maybe someone will take him and both parties can move on. I've been shocked at how crappy Cole has been post-injury.

Corvo's a nice piece to dangle though. They should be better than they are. One of life's little mysteries there. Rod the Bod is hanging onto an NHL career by a thread.

Unfortunately, Cole seems to have his best success in Raleigh, and I don't think that's a secret. This early in the season may be too early to get someone to take him on. Unless Burke calls offering a couple firsts that is.


EDIT: CORVO

Funnily enough, it might just be Corvo who nets the Canes someone cool up front.

SpezDispenser wrote: Funnily enough, it might just be Corvo who nets the Canes someone cool up front.

I don't see how they can trade him after losing Babchuk and Pitkanen coming off knee surgery. Unless they've got someone they can promote from within.

hemlock wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote: Funnily enough, it might just be Corvo who nets the Canes someone cool up front.

I don't see how they can trade him after losing Babchuk and Pitkanen coming off knee surgery. Unless they've got someone they can promote from within.

Not really. They're stuffed to the gills with forwards (Sutter, Boychuk, Bowman, Paradis, Terry, etc.) but their best d-prospect is Jamie McBain.

If they stink it up the whole year (which I don't think will be the case), it may be wise to pursue a Fowler, Gormley or Gudbranson at the draft.

Although, if they're looking to add some speed to their attack, there are quite a few options at the top.

SpezDispenser wrote:

N4L wrote:This is absolutely no surprise. In fact it would be shocking if he didnt come out and say that.

Meh, he doesn't need to come out and say anything really, just get to the dealing.

Cole needs to go so badly. Rutherford is so lucky he paid him what he did, maybe someone will take him and both parties can move on. I've been shocked at how crappy Cole has been post-injury.

Corvo's a nice piece to dangle though. They should be better than they are. One of life's little mysteries there. Rod the Bod is hanging onto an NHL career by a thread.

'Erik Cole would look good in an Ottawa uniform. Because Erik Cole is a great player. That is why Murray should go get Erik Cole if Erik Cole is available.'

I miss that weird little dude, did he ever stumble upon this site?

He was amusing. Although he would get annoying (other than the Erik Cole mancrush) when he would PM you if he didn't like what you said and call you a 'more-on'

Actually no, that was funny too. Good times.