(UPDATE 5:50 PM)- About an hour to go till the draft and people seem to be opening up to the idea of a Nash deal not happening today. Really doesn't sound like either Murray or Howson is desperate for a resolution. Both Lebrun and Dreger suggest that Ottawa remains in the mix but his desire to play here remains in question.
(UPDATE 5:21 PM)- On to the third thread of the day. Incredible. There was a bit of a scare around 5:00 PM when a fake twitter account suggested a deal was done but obviously that is not the case. The real Darren Dreger suggested this Nash Saga could drag on into July and Murray suggested he hasn't even talked to Howson today.
(UPDATE 1:23 PM)- On to the second thread of the day as we surpass the 300 comment mark. Scott Howson spoke with the media at the draft and suggested that there is still a ways to go on any deal involving Rick Nash. Stress again the importance of not always taking the words of a GM on Draft Day at face value. So much posturing going on right now.
(UPDATE 1:11 PM)- Greg Thomson from Sportsnet has suggested on Twitter that the San Jose Sharks are now out of the Nash sweepstakes. Long believed to be one of the favourites, word is they weren't willing to meet the asking price set by Howson. Interesting.
(UPDATE 11:56 AM)- Bryan Murray addressed the media in Pittsburgh this morning and indicated that the Sens are still involved in talks on Rick Nash and that the 15th pick has not been part of the discussions.
(UPDATE 11:50 AM)- Renaud Lavoie, who previously indicated the Sens were out of the Nash Sweepstakes, now suggests that conversations are continuing and that budget may the issue for Ottawa. He also tweeted that the Senators have had no discussions on Jordan Staal. No surprise there.
(UPDATE 11:34 AM)- The biggest issue on the Rick Nash front is whether or not he has any interest in playing in Ottawa. Teams like San Jose and New York are on his list but have yet to meet the Jackets asking price. Ottawa remains in the mix though.
I loved seeing all the smiles at the table just before our pick haha they got the guy they wanted
As someone posted in the previous thread... The East is going to look REALLY interesting next season. Pens, Lightning, Caps, Canes, and Sabres made some solid moves.
So excited, and there are still 3 months left to go!
As Murray said, they had him in their top 10!
Leafs take a D man at 5
Sens take a better defenseman at 15
I'd call that a super successful draft...
I only pulled off grade 7 at St Matts before being shipped off to St Peter when it was first built...I think that was around the time he was born though.
He should be a 94 birthday, or late 93? I'm not sure what the cut off is for the draft. I graduated in 93.
Cassie Dresch @CassiieD
My sources tell me that Hjalmarsson to OTT is almost done. Then again, my "sources" just means my dog and I'm talking to him in a baby voice
SPK represent lol
I only lasted there for a few years...but played some quality Knights football!
BM needs to discuss with guys who will like to trade for with our roster guys like Butler or even Foligno (if the price is right). I will like to see we add Matta.
But in an interesting twist, some seem to think they may be able to make a play for Parise when free agency opens. Pretty skeptical on that but a great move if he's interested. One thing is clear, Murray wants to add some top line talent this off season.
Our D just got a whole lot better, give this guy 2 years MAX!!
Parise was always my preferred option, but I still think it's almost impossible. I just hope we get one legitemate top line winger. Spezza's in his prime and he's got no experienced help. It's a hell of a waste.
Seriously, i am absolutely dumbfounded that he has essentially ignored that option.
Unless it is all but decided where he is going.
glad I am not from there, I would be embarrassed.
Is it so much different from boing the LEafs at the All Star draft?
Pitts/Philly are bitter rivals, I think its great they boo!
LOL we would do the same to the leafs, soooooooooooooo ...
if it was just us big deal.
WHOA Calgary goes right off the board, kid didn't even look like he was exoecting it
LOL !!
Ryan has baggage, and after the Emery and Heatley fiasco I think Murray is hesitant towards players with baggage now.
Agree 100%... don't go after Ryan
I think the flames are a bigger mess than CBJ, a high school kid......REALLY , you could have picked him in the fucking 4-5th round!!!
Personally, I dont like to give up on Zibby. However, player like Nash will cost us. Hope BM can inquire about Ottawa native Methot to be included part of the trade.
Lots of good players left.
doubt that... just like Lindholm wasn't going to be around in the late first round
hahahaha i would listen to the leafs scouts before i listen to feaster.
A new power house is born.
I mean scary good.
Suter has already said he doesn't want to leave the Western Conference
Well Lindholm was supposed to be mid 1st round pick, huge reach by Anaheim, the could of had him later like 2nd round.
Jankowski had a midterm rank of 74...
Either way its a terrible pick, especially at 21.
I don't disagree about the Calgary pick because its been a decade since they've made a decent pick.
But I wouldn't be surprised at all if Lindholm ends up being the best defenseman taken in the draft.
I hope Ottawa moves up for Subban
Methot sucks. I'm not explaining for the 100th time. Check every thread for the last month. Coles Notes.version: Home town boy with talent = Ceci, Home town boy with no talent = Methot.
Hey Denis what do you think about the Flames pick? (being the other Calgary resident...) I think the locals might have pitchforks ready after not taking Maata...
Pitt has dealt Z. Michalek to Phx in exchange for prospect Harrison Ruopp plus a 3rd-round pick this year (81st) and goalie Marc Cheverie.
Forget that...I'm fine with it.
Cowen - Karlson
Bogosian - Ceci
Bottom pair of
Boro - Weircioch
Seriously Howson is a total moron. He is going to get a total crap deal in the end.
I hope Murray withdraws interest
Absolutely.
I can't fathom the asking price Columbus will want, but the gap between the offered and asking is suggested to still be enormous which implies the Zibanejad, Bishop, 1st; the Clowe, Pavelski, Demers; and the huge NYR offer at the deadline aren't close to getting it done.
Particularly with the moves being made today, the teams around us in the East (Northeast in particular) have added pieces that will ensure long run success.
Penguins are going to have an amazing D in 3-4 years to compliment their amazing offense. The Habs land the big center they've wanted for the last 20 years. The Sabres get two big centers, they'll be tough to shut down. The Bruins add a goalie, but its the picks from the last two years that will make them dangerous in the long run. Caps and Hurricanes keep adding depth pieces.
All of these suggest that we need scoring depth and strong physical forwards to compete in the East... in other words, don't trade Zibanejad.
PRECISELY MY FRIEND. We CANNOT give up on Mika Zibanejad. We trade him, we give up a star in the making, and our dreadful season last year would all be in vain.
Ceci is going to be a beauty. I know him and Karlsson are both right handed shots, but the idea of Ceci hammering one timers from Erik on the powerplay is something to get excited about. He can skate like the wind and has very good size at 6'3'' 207 lbs. Our blueline is going to be sick in a couple more years.
Murray get Nash asap or Ryan
yeah because those comeback kids making the playoffs really made for a dreadful season
pretty sure he was referring to the 2010/2011 season, not this last one.
The Flames could have traded down two more times and still got that kid. Huge mistake, a bare prospect cupboard except for Baertschi, they should have taken Maata.