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Indians58

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  1. Ok see some of your points, but I guess I'm also basing lots on the perception of Ryan in Anaheim. And I admit, I don't know the answer to my own question. Is he perceived as "wanting to get out," based on some comments. If so, bringing in a "playoff proven" guy will sell a lot more tickets this year, and send a message to fans that going after the Kings immediately rather than when and if some kids develop . Secondly, bringing in a Briere type vet fits better to compete immediately with Getzlaf, Perry, Selana, and Kiouvu. Also the D they added all has some wear on it's tires, in Souray and Allen. Yes they have Sbisa and Fowler as the young future but the D moves they made this offseason, say win now. Trading Ryan for younger players maybe smarter for their future window, agreed; but Briere makes more sense in a shorter window. Selanne and Koivu are up after this coming year!
  2. Potential reasons: 1. They have several wingers coming up that are highly rated, and could collectively make up for Ryan. Palmieri, Etem, and Smith-Pelley. 2. They have had a black hole at the second line center position for several years. 3. My " rough" calculations are it's only $1m cap space difference, and they have plenty of room. Even looking ahed to next year when Getzlaf and Perry are do. 4. They spent/traded to upgrade their "D" so far, getting bigger. Still have not changed upfront from last year. 5. they are 45 minutes away from the Stanley Cup champs. They need to grab that So Cal market attention. All these items are potential reasons, I throw out since as I mentioned in my post that the trading of Briere is fodder and simply hypothetical. The major obstacle will be Briere's NMC
  3. Interesting fodder, if we're playing hypothetical why not Briere straight up for Ryan. Anaheim is clamoring for a second line center. We gain a younger scorer and clear more cap space. Then I would sign Doan. Imagine our lines then: Hartnell Giroux. Ryan Voracek. Schenn. Doan Read. Courts. Simmonds Fedetenko. Talbot. Rinaldo, Wellwood, Sestito Three top lines with grit, speed, and D. Our "D" still needs work but those lines are solid
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