Quote (iAmRobbi @ Jun 30 2013 04:16am)

Again, i dont think Holmgren will move any of the offensive core. The only assets I can see go is Read, and then any D-man really, picks, etc.
Then again we know Holmgren doesnt care to move important franchise players.

Idk why he wants much offense (but via FA)
Voracek-Giroux-Harts
Simmonds-XXX-Schenn
Couts


Thats a solid top 6 imo

also Simmonds was one of our best forwards last year

Quote (iAmRobbi @ Jun 30 2013 03:16pm)

Again, i dont think Holmgren will move any of the offensive core. The only assets I can see go is Read, and then any D-man really, picks, etc.
Then again we know Holmgren doesnt care to move important franchise players.

Idk why he wants much offense (but via FA)
Voracek-Giroux-Harts
Simmonds-XXX-Schenn
Couts


Thats a solid top 6 imo

also Simmonds was one of our best forwards last year

Quote (LuLer @ Jun 30 2013 03:18pm)

Couturier to the Canucks might actually work out well. Would make Schroeder expendable, decent trade-bait.


Couts would fit in very nicely on the third line (he'd look great with Higgins and Hansen on his wings) then when Henrik is gone, he'll probably be ready for the 2nd line slot and Gaunce will be ready to be the new 3rd C.






Philly would be out a center though. I wonder if they've considered Coburn for Gagner, straight up. Edler would replace Coburn, Gagner replaces Couturier.

Quote (dej @ Jun 30 2013 07:19am)

if he won't move anything of the offensive core, he won't get any quality defensemen

its that simple, quality takes quality.



they have laughton arguably ready for the step. philly have a logjam at center

Quote (LuLer @ Jun 30 2013 03:20pm)

If he is ready, he can start as the 3rd line center for them. More of a defensive guy anyway, right?

Quote (dej @ Jun 30 2013 04:21am)

he's pretty much couts 2.0 with less offensive upside

Quote (dej @ Jun 30 2013 07:21am)

he's pretty much couts 2.0 with less offensive upside

Quote (LuLer @ Jun 30 2013 03:22pm)

So there you go. And I don't know where you see the log-jam at center for Philly... especially if Couts leaves lol


Unless you consider Cousins a strong contender for a top9 spot.

Quote (dej @ Jun 30 2013 07:23am)

coutourier, read (i think he plays center?), giroux, laughton, cousins,

Quote (LuLer @ Jun 30 2013 04:25am)

Think Read is primarily a winger, even if he can play center. Philly fans can clear this up.


If anything, the emergence of Laughton should make Couts more expendable... assuming they want a more ready 2nd center instead of waiting for Couturier to develop into a more all-around threat to fill that role.