Sykora has developed great chemistry with Malkin on Metallurg Mg. If Morozov decides to stay in Russia, and the Pens are unable to sign Kovalev, there will be a gaping hole at RW on the Pens roster. A sniper like Sykora would be a perfect fit and a key ingredient to smoothing Malkin's transition to the NHL game.
That said, what would Anaheim want for Sykora? He's a bit overpaid at $4,000,000 for a guy that hasn't broken 60 points in the last 3 years. At 28, he's not exactly young. I'm thinking that with his salary, Anaheim might be content with an early second round pick. Is this unreasonable?
I personally think Sykora has a few more 30 goal seasons in him. But, I do recall talk that the Ducks wanted to deal him at the dealine (for $ reasons) and were having a hard time finding a taker. Those were just rumors though.
If a rollback occurs, Sykora value will go up quite a bit. No point in the DUcks trading him right now as they will get well below market value for him.
Who knows what new management would think of Sykora and his contract as it relates to the team structure.
I'd love to see Sykora end up on the Penguins just because I like Sykora & the Penguins and don't like the Ducks.
I'd imagine the trade wouldn't be worth it for Pittsburgh, unless Pittsburgh was trying to meet a cap floor and the Ducks were trying to get under the cap.
I'd imagine the trade wouldn't be worth it for Pittsburgh, unless Pittsburgh was trying to meet a cap floor and the Ducks were trying to get under the cap.
i don't think it would hurt pittsburgh in assets to acquire petr... ducks would want just a couple good young players, which pittsburgh has plenty of...
maybe assuming sykora's salary is rolled back.. sivek OR beech and roszival?
do you mention chiodo b/c of your personal preference towards him, or do you feel the ducks still need another young tender for their coup..?
i can't imagine chiodo being untouchable, i'm not sure though.. i mean when you have a guy like fleury ready to play for your team for the next 15 years, i suppose you'd kind of be focussing on having some backups developing...
Personally, I think Sykora could be a superb acquisition for the right team. As previously mentioned, the guy has a solid track record as a bonafide first-line winger, is in his prime, and has a winning pedigree. And, coming off an ordinary season and with a hefty salary, he is likely somewhat undervalued on the market.
As an NYI fan, I would love to see his proven lefty shot and wheels on Yashin's right side. (Just as long as a dependable two-way LWer rounded out that line!)
Depending on how the Ducks view their nearer-term future, they'd be wise to keep him (if they think they are playoff worthy, that is.)
Personally, I think Sykora could be a superb acquisition for the right team. As previously mentioned, the guy has a solid track record as a bonafide first-line winger, is in his prime, and has a winning pedigree. And, coming off an ordinary season and with a hefty salary, he is likely somewhat undervalued on the market.
As an NYI fan, I would love to see his proven lefty shot and wheels on Yashin's right side. (Just as long as a dependable two-way LWer rounded out that line!)
Depending on how the Ducks view their nearer-term future, they'd be wise to keep him (if they think they are playoff worthy, that is.)
Of course, $$$ is always a factor.
But he's 28 years old... surely his value must be diminished right there. What possible team would be interested in an efficient, dynamic goal scorer with Cup winning experience who's already TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS OLD!?! I can't think of any!
if a ducks fan could answer this question id be greatful... do you think the ducks would trade sykora to the habs for Niklas Sundstrom and Jan Bulis? ( who btw is tearing it up in europe... almost outscoring Hejduk!) plus ducks are sorta in rebuilding and have too high a salary structure to support sykora's salary.
If a rollback occurs, Sykora value will go up quite a bit. No point in the DUcks trading him right now as they will get well below market value for him.
Let's not get too literal. They couldn't trade him right now anyway for very obvious reasons.
But he's 28 years old... surely his value must be diminished right there. What possible team would be interested in an efficient, dynamic goal scorer with Cup winning experience who's already TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS OLD!?! I can't think of any!
:lol
The point is that he doesn't have any hidden "upside" -- what you see is what you get, and with his track record, that's just fine by me.
He's also 3 years away from UFA status under the current CBA, so that means quite a bit as well.
if a ducks fan could answer this question id be greatful... do you think the ducks would trade sykora to the habs for Niklas Sundstrom and Jan Bulis? ( who btw is tearing it up in europe... almost outscoring Hejduk!) plus ducks are sorta in rebuilding and have too high a salary structure to support sykora's salary.
No reason to have Sundstrom in the deal. Ducks already have younger similar players like Holmqvist and Pahlsson.
Bulis is 27 Sykora is 28, Sykora is the better player, again doesn't make sense for the Ducks.
If the Ducks trade Sykora it would be for prospects/picks...so...mid level prospect and 2nd round pick to start...
Ducks could use a young goalie for the organization.
Chiodo and 2005 3rd round pick
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I love ya on our board, but this is crazy. A perennial 30 goal scorer (when we shouldn't be looking to dump salary anymore with new ownership in place) for a goalie prospect on par with anyone we could draft in the 3rd round or beyond and another 3rd rounder? Sykora was pretty awful last year but to just give him away at this point when he is still under 30 years of age and not making crazy money should not be considered at this point unless we are getting back someone who can step in and play right now...and certainly not for simply depth at goaltender which we can shore up via the middle rounds of the draft.
I love ya on our board, but this is crazy. A perennial 30 goal scorer (when we shouldn't be looking to dump salary anymore with new ownership in place) for a goalie prospect on par with anyone we could draft in the 3rd round or beyond and another 3rd rounder? Sykora was pretty awful last year but to just give him away at this point when he is still under 30 years of age and not making crazy money should not be considered at this point unless we are getting back someone who can step in and play right now...and certainly not for simply depth at goaltender which we can shore up via the middle rounds of the draft.
I think you are underating Chiodo a bit here. He played great last year in the NHL and the Pens seem to think he could become a solid goalie in the future.
I think you are underating Chiodo a bit here. He played great last year in the NHL and the Pens seem to think he could become a solid goalie in the future.
There are a lot of guys who COULD become solid goalies in this league. There are not too many proven repeat 30 goal scorers.
I love ya on our board, but this is crazy. A perennial 30 goal scorer (when we shouldn't be looking to dump salary anymore with new ownership in place) for a goalie prospect on par with anyone we could draft in the 3rd round or beyond and another 3rd rounder? Sykora was pretty awful last year but to just give him away at this point when he is still under 30 years of age and not making crazy money should not be considered at this point unless we are getting back someone who can step in and play right now...and certainly not for simply depth at goaltender which we can shore up via the middle rounds of the draft.
Well 05-06 is the last year of Sykora's contract. And with a new CBA likely lowering the UFA age to 28 or 29 he will be a UFA July 2006.
So thats why I would get his 4 million off the books add a good goalie prospect and a draft pick and run with it.
Now if the new CBA keeps UFA's at 31 then it may be a different story.
To VAN: Sykora and Salei
To ANA: Fedorov, Koltsov, 2nd round.
Vancouver sends off a couple prospects with high upside, could be great for the ducks, especially FF playing with his brother, to sweeten the deal, we throw in a second.
Nucks get a RW to fill either the 1st or 2nd line spot, depending on Bertuzzis status.
Personally, I would be comfortable with Sykora with the Sedins, considering the modest improvement in physical play they're making. Salei brings us that nasty crease clearer we need.
Naslund - Mo - Bertuzzi
Sedin - Sedin - Sykora
Cooke - Neidermayer - Linden
Ruutu - Chuby - May
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