tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268433082314467443.post6709638255458056289..comments2023-03-23T08:51:45.908-04:00Comments on NYI FYI: Isles Fall to Blue Jackets in OT; Happy Thanksgiving!Chris Hesselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17645409501298644714noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268433082314467443.post-87445456020179426122010-11-30T15:11:03.681-05:002010-11-30T15:11:03.681-05:00Mep63,
Your opinion is a good one. Despite his in...Mep63,<br /><br />Your opinion is a good one. Despite his inconsistencies, Blake Wheeler is the type of player who can come into this situation and thrive, getting more minutes than are available in Boston. Gervais/plus might not be enough to get it done though, and I'm not sure many teams are too high on him at the moment. For now, Boston seems to have solved their issues by dealing Hunwick but I think down the line they will move a forward. For guys like Katic, Hamonic, etc (not de Haan as he has to stay in Jr.) moving a defenseman now would definitely give them the chance to get a taste. Unfortunately, what you see right now will probably be the status quo for a little bit. We're still not sure if we have the money available to make an addition.Chris Hesselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17645409501298644714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268433082314467443.post-49141754398512376612010-11-29T10:28:58.092-05:002010-11-29T10:28:58.092-05:00I agree that the Isles need to pick up a proven en...I agree that the Isles need to pick up a proven entity, preferably one with size as well as skill. This is why I feel Garth should be pressing capped-strapped teams like the Bruins who are looking to lower payroll. An ideal player would be Blake Wheeler, who at 2.2mil could be moved for say a Bruno Gevais and a prospect or a late pick. With Gervais avg. at best and making only 900k, the Bruins would receive a d-man and save 1.3 mil, while the Isles would receive a 25 y/o,6'5" winger who has the drive to the net mentality the Isles so desperately need.He'd also look good as a #2 center behind Tavares and has said he loves to play there. MacDonald should return soon,and the Isles have a glut of young talented D-men waiting, DeHaan, Katic..etc, who could use a week or two up here for some seasoning. Just my opinion.Iceburger23https://www.blogger.com/profile/07014433768758454912noreply@blogger.com