Why would philly take a cap dump back for Ghost?

Jets can’t afford him and he wouldn’t even make the team

The Jets farm team already has too many defensemen as it is so they don't need Manning.

You're really really overpaying for Namestnikov, he'd be a good addition for the Oilers but that's way too much for him.

I really like what you've done with the defense, actually. Each pair has someone who can shut someone down, and the top pair adds a ton of skill.

No idea why everybody is dumping Brodziak. Real heart and soul guy. Good on faceoffs, too. Overall, good team.

I really like what you've done with the defense, actually. Each pair has someone who can shut someone down, and the top pair adds a ton of skill.

No idea why everybody is dumping Brodziak. Real heart and soul guy. Good on faceoffs, too. Overall, good team.

Well I mean Russell isn’t just a cap dump he’s a serviceable vet d man for 2 yrs and they are getting prospects and picks so that’s why they would take him. He fills the void left by ghost and they get solid assets

I agree it’s a bit of an overpay but I’m making this trade based on the fact that he will play with mcd or nuge and Neal which should bring him back to the 40 plus point guy we need

Don't matter who you intend on playing him with you still don't overpay.. Lol
A 3rd and a cheap to bury cap dump like Brodziak or Manning should be more then enough, Namestnikov didn't put up any more then Vesey did and he went for a 3rd. Pulujarvi and picks is way too much plus the Rangers aren't gonna want Gagner' cap hit, at least Mannings or Brodziaks are almost nothing when buried, Gagner's would still be like a $2M hit I think if he's sent down.

Don't matter who you intend on playing him with you still don't overpay.. Lol
A 3rd and a cheap to bury cap dump like Brodziak or Manning should be more then enough, Namestnikov didn't put up any more then Vesey did and he went for a 3rd. Pulujarvi and picks is way too much plus the Rangers aren't gonna want Gagner' cap hit, at least Mannings or Brodziaks are almost nothing when buried, Gagner's would still be like a $2M hit I think if he's sent down.

Ghost is on the block because they have more Dmen than spots to play them so why would they need Russell to fill the void when their is no void to fill?

Gagner was on pace for 33 pts last year so he’s still a serviceable winger who can play almost anywhere, he works hard and plays smart plus he’s ufa at end of year too so it’s less risky. The 4th was supposed to be conditional in that namest had to put up 45 pts to get the 4th. As for JP his value is low so it’s not as bad. Namest still has potential and can play top 6 now it’s a better trade then on paper

The dman they have are still young and with injuries struggles etc russel would still have a purpose plus he’s solid enough to play young guys with, they need vets still so there is sense to it the assets the get are the main point behind it

Don't matter who you intend on playing him with you still don't overpay.. Lol
A 3rd and a cheap to bury cap dump like Brodziak or Manning should be more then enough, Namestnikov didn't put up any more then Vesey did and he went for a 3rd. Pulujarvi and picks is way too much plus the Rangers aren't gonna want Gagner' cap hit, at least Mannings or Brodziaks are almost nothing when buried, Gagner's would still be like a $2M hit I think if he's sent down.[/quote

I’d take Ganges contract in order to get JP and a prospect and picks

I know and I like Gagner but the Rangers are capped out already and still have to sign Deangelo and Lemieux, they really have no space for Gagner, if they're moving Namestnikov it's for cap space and taking back Gagner plus Pulujarvi who needs a contract doesn't give them any cap relief.

I'd take Ganges contract in order to get JP and a prospect and picks

They don’t need him, they’d be just fine.

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Just fine. They would not take him back in a trade. Would be a deal breaker.

I can understand that, oilers would the be forced to alter trade to make it happen, what do you think gets the deal done?

Hence the addition of the picks and extra prospect, in the real world its a gms job to Sell his trade and the saving of 2 million in switching gagner for namest and the assets involved is why i made that trade. If the oil had to retain a bit more salary they would but i think gagner would interest rangers at 1.75 or 2 mill

I know you would but you're a greedy Rangers fan... ?.. kidding kidding.. Lol
Seriously though it's just not a great trade for the Oilers, I know Pulujarvi's value is really low but trading him with picks and a prospect along with a decent one year cap dump isn't really smart in the long term and the Rangers might have to let Namestnikov go for a lot less to get under the cap so this seems like a pretty big overpay for a guy that could probably be had for way less.