For all those thinking it, no, I am not tanking. I am tinkering. The following is a bitch list and a list of requireds for each if you wish to make a pitch:
Martin St. Louis – perennial 90 pt guy and super consistent about production and games played. I’m looking for a good keeper forward and a depth forward that plays top six minutes, on a normal basis. Normal meaning he’s in the top six nearly permanently and not due to injury to someone better.
Teemu Selanne – the flash is not showing his age even at 41, and is on pace for 74 pts at this point. I’ll humor any offer for him but I will not accept waiver wire pick-ups as trade bait.
Joffrey Lupul – on pace for 81 pts on Kessel and Connolly’s line, i’m looking for anything from a top six forward and a pick to a depth forward and a decent d-man.
Sergei Gonchar – on pace for 57 pts, and producing despite the boos. Can help complement anyone’s lack in defensive depth. Looking for whatever is made available, as long as it’s not waiver-wire material. Cheaper d-men producing at a shorter clip are most welcome.
John Carlson – starting slowly in a shutdown role but has gained even more ice-time with Green doing his best impression of Marian Gaborik. Anyone rebuilding young with players like Taylor Hall and RNH should want to complement their roster with this young sophomore who will likely enter stardom soon enough. I’m looking for a d-man that is a producer and that is not helping a tanker’s chances right now. More expensive? No problem. Carlson has had a 37 pt season and is going to be part of the Green-Carlson 1-2 punch for years to come on the Caps’ PP.