Upon the other madness- Has anyone realized Elliott is still not signed?

Jordo wrote:All this Heatley/Kovalev BS is really casting a huge shadow over some of the restricted agents that we still have not signed.

Does Brian Elliott get signed to another deal? If that's the case, is Auld on the move?

Discuss.

I think Auld would be a nice fit in a CBJ deal along with Heatley. I'm pretty sure he's gone, unfortunately. Good guy, but Elliott is too valuable to part with.

Bass Destruction wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

Jordo wrote:All this Heatley/Kovalev BS is really casting a huge shadow over some of the restricted agents that we still have not signed.

Does Brian Elliott get signed to another deal? If that's the case, is Auld on the move?

Discuss.

I think Auld would be a nice fit in a CBJ deal along with Heatley. I'm pretty sure he's gone, unfortunately. Good guy, but Elliott is too valuable to part with.

The thing is, CBJ just signed Garon to a 2 year contract worth 1.2 a season. I don't see them wanting Auld as well.

I could see Minny trading the rights to Harding and getting some value in return, then trading to get Auld. Harding seems ready to be number 1 somewhere else, but Anton Khudobin could probably use another full year in the AHL to hone his skills.

OK. I missed that one. Either way I think Auld is out.

I think CBJ might be ready to part with some decent prospects as adding Heatley would buy them time with his long-term deal along with Nash's they could afford to reload.

Bass Destruction wrote:I agree, except I can't see Filatov being that one. I can see Murray pushing for Brassard (he likes people from Ottawa area) and see him pushing for Huselius (as he likes people he's drafted), and I could see Howson being reluctant, but in the end would be a good deal for them. And they could use some D help, another big body, in the form of Schubie. I've stated previously about wanting to acquire Goloubef, but he's probably pretty untouchable as well, especially if they are already giving up Brassard in terms of a 'prospect', but they might do it if Murray agrees not to file for the grievance.

With 3 more years @ 4.75 per, Howson will have no problem dealing Huselius. If anyone does the pushing, it will be Columbus to unload Huselius on us.

Bass Destruction wrote:But Huselius puts up good numbers when he's surrounded by talent. I know, obvious statement of the day. But now that we have Kovalev, we could pair those two up. Keep the FFS line together. Put Regin or Brassard as the centreman for Kovy and Huselius. And put the other one as winger for Alfie and Spezza. Then have Kelly centre the 4th line.

Or you could even have Foligno with Spezza and Alfie, Fisher centrering Kovy and Huselius, then have Kelly with Shannon and Brassard. And a 4th line of Ruutu, Neil, Winchester.

I think playing with Spezza would be the best option for Kovalev. Trying to find a fit on the 2nd line is not prudent with this player.

One thing I've noticed with Kovalev in Montreal is that he had the ability to hold the puck at will until an option opened up only to be frustrated by the lack of finishing skill.

Despite his "off year" last year, it's worth noting that he was the Habs leading scorer. That speaks more to the lack of linemates than it does about Kovalev himself.

This could be some pretty tasty stuff for Senators fans if it's handled right.

This is what it will taste like in Montreal, however: