my gut is that 9mm is gone also. they will probably try and retain Hemsky, let's see if they manage.
I know i said this will never happen but i figured SJS would have locked up Dan Boyle by now... depending what he wants(get a 3 year contract with an up-and comer like us and hit the home town for the final stretch) or go to a team that is looking like they are clearly a contender, I could see Murray adding him on the back end to bring some veteran presence(to correct the lack of "Gonacharness") and also convert one or more of these D-man into an asset.
my bet for the off season: michalek walks, Dan boyle is brought in we make a trade with Buff for stewart.
I'd like to add that we trade spezza but i don't trust they will.
if they cannot get a new contract for bobby ryan this summer i imagine they will try to show him what they think they truly are and continue to try to get him signed during next season.
BM is not the type IMO to part with guys by the trade deadline if he's dedicated to wanting them to sign a contract.
my 2 cents
I know i said this will never happen but i figured SJS would have locked up Dan Boyle by now... depending what he wants(get a 3 year contract with an up-and comer like us and hit the home town for the final stretch) or go to a team that is looking like they are clearly a contender, I could see Murray adding him on the back end to bring some veteran presence(to correct the lack of "Gonacharness") and also convert one or more of these D-man into an asset.
my bet for the off season: michalek walks, Dan boyle is brought in we make a trade with Buff for stewart.
I'd like to add that we trade spezza but i don't trust they will.
if they cannot get a new contract for bobby ryan this summer i imagine they will try to show him what they think they truly are and continue to try to get him signed during next season.
BM is not the type IMO to part with guys by the trade deadline if he's dedicated to wanting them to sign a contract.
my 2 cents