We can squeeze under the cap by moving various pieces, but we have decided to make some decent space and move one of the fab five.
Here is the deal. One of these players will be traded for the best offer by draft day.(Assuming reasonable offers arise.)
Joe Thornton Vincent Lecavalier Marian Gaborik Andrei Markov Mike Green
We aren't in rebuild so the return must include a piece that is an economically sound but currently rated in a way that would continue in the tradition of success of the Blackhawks franchise. Around that piece we will measure the other assets and consummate a deal.
Lots of teams talk about wanted to be a contender, but you have to be willing to buck up for some top talent to get there. So let's hear ya....who wants to be the man?
Please forward your inquiries to either myself of my esteemed colleague David.
