tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post5056943049787870756..comments2023-07-25T11:40:43.810-04:00Comments on Blue Chip Prospects: Why Does Everyone Hate the Versteeg Deal So Much?Curt Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-69378412075279894702011-02-16T11:51:30.117-05:002011-02-16T11:51:30.117-05:00@Anonymous
Fair enough, 20 goals might be a stret...@Anonymous<br /><br />Fair enough, 20 goals might be a stretch. Should probably have read "strong two-way players". I think Kulemin is a great example of a guy that is best suited to a checking line that scores.Curt Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-42399651738778358882011-02-16T11:23:46.555-05:002011-02-16T11:23:46.555-05:00most of your arguement were solid, but the one abo...most of your arguement were solid, but the one about 20+ 3rd line goal scoreres being readily available is a big stretch. id like to hear what 3rd line players get 20+ goals, besides on stacked teams like philly where their 3rd line players are our 1st line players. alot teams cant even get 20+ goal scorers on their 2nd line, let alone 3rd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-64697983363243296702011-02-15T14:46:35.082-05:002011-02-15T14:46:35.082-05:00At the beginning of the season, when we were more ...At the beginning of the season, when we were more optimistic about the team's future, I felt Versteeg needed to eventually be traded because of his cap hit and marketability as young player that allows you to build a package for an older elite player.<br /><br />Optimism amongst everyone has diminished severely. Cap is no longer a concern and getting younger is the priority. Versteeg was probably traded for a 1st as a defensive maneuver. The 1st round pick preserves its trade value. We may not be able to say the same about Versteeg if he remained a Leaf. Thus, compelling Burke to make the trade.Leafschatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123104356293648noreply@blogger.com