I have a feeling...

rooneypoo wrote:Horton? Big, physical, mean goal-scorer. Not at all afraid to get nasty or bang his way into the front of the net. Hasn't reached anything close to his potential, yet, which isn't surprising given the talent that surrounds him.

If I were to compare him to someone today, it would be Getzlaf. Hasn't got quite the same hands, yet, but he's got that kind of ability. Not as good, but on his way there.

Snuh wrote:

rooneypoo wrote:

B B B Bird is the Word wrote:

That's a lot of love for Horton......what type of player is he? who would you compare him to? Please say Steve Larmer - that guy was awesome.

Horton? Big, physical, mean goal-scorer. Not at all afraid to get nasty or bang his way into the front of the net. Hasn't reached anything close to his potential, yet, which isn't surprising given the talent that surrounds him.

If I were to compare him to someone today, it would be Getzlaf. Hasn't got quite the same hands, yet, but he's got that kind of ability. Not as good, but on his way there.

I've heard of Horton being compared to Nash. I think he would solve our 2nd line center issue. I think you'd have to move Fisher to make it happen though.

504Heater wrote:Nathan Horton is a supreme talent, most people recognize what he brings to the table. However...he hates being in Florida and playing for the Panthers. He's actually been quoted as saying he'd rather retire than play for the Panthers any more, which has prompted more than a few people to call him a 'loser'.

Here's the problem for the Panthers...he still has 3 years left after this at 12 million dollars. Talk about something that you don't need around your team.

So what's next? Obviously a trade, that much is all but done, but where?

The Ottawa Senators.

For whom? Antoine Vermette.

At first glance it wreaks of an unfair trade for Florida - and I would imagine there would have to be something else added to the mix, but the rumours continue to circulate that Martin would like to get his hands on Vermette - and unload Horton.

2 + 2 sometimes really does equal 4.

Antoine Vermette and a 2nd round pick for Nathan Horton.

I have a feeling this may actually happen. But then...I also had a feeling I'd win the lottery last week.

504Heater wrote:

Snuh wrote:

rooneypoo wrote:

B B B Bird is the Word wrote:

That's a lot of love for Horton......what type of player is he? who would you compare him to? Please say Steve Larmer - that guy was awesome.

Horton? Big, physical, mean goal-scorer. Not at all afraid to get nasty or bang his way into the front of the net. Hasn't reached anything close to his potential, yet, which isn't surprising given the talent that surrounds him.

If I were to compare him to someone today, it would be Getzlaf. Hasn't got quite the same hands, yet, but he's got that kind of ability. Not as good, but on his way there.

I've heard of Horton being compared to Nash. I think he would solve our 2nd line center issue. I think you'd have to move Fisher to make it happen though.

Moving Vermette and his 2.8 million is good enough considering Horton costs 4 million.

Snuh wrote:
I've heard of Horton being compared to Nash. I think he would solve our 2nd line center issue. I think you'd have to move Fisher to make it happen though.

rooneypoo wrote:

Snuh wrote:
I've heard of Horton being compared to Nash. I think he would solve our 2nd line center issue. I think you'd have to move Fisher to make it happen though.

Yeah, that certainly works, too.

Horton's big advantage at the moment is that he's a good centre, AND a good winger. But really, when you're comparing a guy to Getzlaf (C) or Nash (LW), it's all good news, isn't it?

Cap'n Clutch wrote:

Nathan Horton just shot Martin in the foot with comments like that. Martin will have to take below market for Horton I think.

marakh wrote:And now, Is it the moment when I suggest another team is going to offer a better player than Vermette?

SeawaySensFan wrote:

marakh wrote:And now, Is it the moment when I suggest another team is going to offer a better player than Vermette?

Can they offer anyone cheaper though? That will be a pretty big consideration.

marakh wrote:And now, Is it the moment when I suggest another team is going to offer a better player than Vermette?

PKC wrote:Any way to deal Fisher and Vermette for Bouwmeester and Horton?

Would solve A LOT of problems for us.

PKC wrote:Any way to deal Fisher and Vermette for Bouwmeester and Horton?

Would solve A LOT of problems for us.

rooneypoo wrote:

Cap'n Clutch wrote:

Nathan Horton just shot Martin in the foot with comments like that. Martin will have to take below market for Horton I think.

That's a good point, Cap'n. Where/when, exactly, did Horton say those comments? Are they in print?