Trying to get down to 58 or 59 players (Bryan Bickell)

[Shoalzie]

My preference would be to just swap a single player for a pick or two players for picks or two players for one player...any variation with me freeing up a roster spot (or two) is what I'm looking to accomplish. I don't have any free agent players I can drop to get me under 60 so I figured I just open it up to the league and see if I can get something done. I'm not looking to sell players...either liquify an assset into a pick or do a 2-for-1 deal. An extra roster spot would offer me some flexibility in trade talks as well as the ability to claim a free agent.

Feel free to inquire about a prospect that you have interested in and we can negotiate a fair price in terms of a draft pick. I have a few prospects I'd prefer to not move at this time but some of a lesser value can certainly be had for a 5th or 6th round pick...preferably a pick for the 2011 draft. I have a lot of cap room so I can take salary back in a deal if necessary.

A player I'll dangle out there is Bryan Bickell...very affordable at $541,666 for the next three years. He was my leading scoring after Week 1 with 4 points. He's playing as a top 6 or 9 forward with Chicago as well as getting time on the power play (about 2 minutes a night). And he can drop the gloves...he did last night. He'd be a very nice depth forward for a team who is very tight against the cap. My roster has a lot of the same types of players...3rd or 4th line guys that will get a modest amount of points and is really only good for hitting the peripheral categories. I'd consider moving him for a 3rd round pick or an early 4th. Another option would be for me to package one of my 3rds in 2011 (either NYR or STL) with Bickell and try to get a 2nd round pick in 2011.

If any of this interests you...drop me a line!

[Shoalzie]

Already got a few offers for Bickell...one offer is in the lead. Something will be done very soon...get your bids in quickly!

[Shoalzie]

I've decided to put a 5:00 p.m. deadline on offers for Bickell. I have family plans this evening so I'd like to get this wrapped up by the time I leave from work.

[Shoalzie]

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

[Nick]

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