Krejci is not likely a stud # 2 centre anymore. At 7.25m the Sharks and I think the writer of this post, doesn't think Krejci is worth his contract.

I think he's still a stud #2 for this season and maybe next, but its the twilight of the deal that has me worried. That being said I do think he is overpaid even now. But for a team like SJ who might not be ready to say their window is closed I wonder if they might consider taking him on. He's only 31 but the B's should be grooming Ryan Spooner to take the #2 C role IMO

Since in your trade, the Sharks never sent any money to the Bruins, wouldn't the Shark be better to keep their assets and spend 7.25 on UFA centre maybe even Thornton instead of on a long term contract with Krejci.?

Good call Clark... I can see the Sharks going that route. I get the feeling that Joe is done in SJ though... just feel like for him and the team its time to move on. But another UFA, maybe Hanzal? I really love Meier though but it'd be costly.
Switched it up to a deal with the Isles. Terrible management and ownership mean that they could be fleeced in a deal lol... but seriously with Tavares gone (I'm assuming for this deal) I can see krejci fitting there if the bruins ate some cash

My thought that that maybe their is good situation in San Jose for Tavares, next year as a UFA. In the meantime, the Sharks will do something at centre short term.

Wild pass.

Miller is a decent bottom pair RHD, about on par with what the Wild already have with Folin. Folin will also be cheaper.

Cave's ceiling is a 4th line grinder type? Correct me if I'm mistaken, guessing a little on him.

Yeah Cave's ceiling seems to be about that. Miller is more experienced than Folin but definately comprable talents. He's reliable in his own end though and is very physical. Maybe the bruins throw in a pick as well to sweeten the pot but I think theres a deal there to be made

1. No to Moore and Thornton contract. I don't think Jumbo Joe wants to come back to Boston and someone will offer him more.

2. The Pasta deal is close, but I think you're about $600k too high. The Spooner deal makes my stomach turn as he's no where near worth $4 million a season. He's worth $3 max and that is pushing it.

On the trades....

1. Miller + crap doesn't = Zucker. I will say though, Zucker is coming off a career year (most players on Minny are) so I'd be curious if he's the potential 50pt player he showed this season or the mid 20pt player he's been in years past

2. Beleskey has a modified NTC, he can't stop VGK from taking him in the draft. His only power is if he's traded and even then he can only block so many teams. I like the idea, but from listening to the B's presser I don't see them offering picks to get rid of him. If he goes, he goes, but Sweeney isn't going to force it.

3. Krejci has a full NMC and wouldn't waive to go to the Islander. He's made it known that his intentions are to finish out his NHL career in Boston and after his contract is up he'll return home to finish he's hockey career.

Thanks ON3M4N, I live in Toronto so its tough to find somebody who knows the B's to bounce ideas off of. Not to mention the media doesn't talk about it. I really liked Dominic Moore on the fourth line for leadership and faceoffs, but understand he's far past his prime. As for Joe I know its a pipe dream he's always been my favourite player and I've never quite gotten over the shitty way he got booted from Boston.

For Pasta I'd love to get him cheaper but I had no idea where negotiations sit between him and Sweeney. Sounds like a reasonable deal for both sides. Spooner is a guy I can't quite figure- I like him but I think what I like is his potential- problem is theres a point where a guy is who he is and isn't developing anymore. I hope he's not there yet.

I wouldn't quite call Cave crap, from what I've heard he's got solid 4th line PK potential and oozes character. I know its a lot of buzzwords but sounds like a guy every winning team needs. I like the idea of a guy like Zucker who can play on the 3rd and maybe slide to the 2nd, so I'd be willing to throw in a 3rd pick to even things out. Next year (contract year too) is definately a big year for Zucker.

I like the idea of Beleskey but plain and simple he hasn't been good enough. Ive heard he has fans around the league though so maybe George McPhee is one and we can get out from his contract for free.

I hadn't heard about Krejci saying that flat-out, so that changes things. I hate NMCs cause they can really handcuff teams in this kind of situation. He's still a good player but I shudder because years down the line we have to pay McAvoy Carlo Senyshyn DeBrusk etc and we'll still be stuck paying him 7 million per for his declining services