He said Getz could be here tomorrow if Darcy wanted, because Anaheim would trade him for Myers. He didn't mean that a deal is pending. Darcy would obviously have to clear some cap, too.

Ya, like $4 million(a big guess). If we can get an asset for Boyes, and TP plays big-leaguer, and re-signs Getz to a 6 year deal, then I might be on board. I'm almost positive Anaheim has zero interest on taking on $4 million. In fact, there probably trying to get Regier to take Blake, and bury him in a Uzbekistan.

In my mind, I make the trade for Getz with the intention of signing him to a huge extension over the summer.

Then, at the deadline, I go after either Suter or Weber from Nashville by offering a first, and second, and Ennis, and try to lock him down before summer.

Huge risks, but huge rewards.

In my mind, I make the trade for Getz with the intention of signing him to a huge extension over the summer.

Then, at the deadline, I go after either Suter or Weber from Nashville by offering a first, and second, and Ennis, and try to lock him down before summer.

Huge risks, but huge rewards.

The point Daz makes is THE BIGGEST issue for this trade idea. Myers for Getzlaf is not just a straight up one-for-one. It's a - "1.5 years with my stud for 7.5 years with your stud" - type of deal. That is clearly in Anaheim's favor. It's WAY OVER THE TOP in Anaheim's favor because even if Buffalo signs Getzlaf long-term, it's the last half of his career. Myers will be in the entire prime of his career over the next seven years. Besides that, league rules state that a player can't have his contract extended until the last year of his deal, so Buffalo would have to make that trade and then simply HOPE that Getzlaf would sign an extension in the summer.

I'd love Getzlaf on the team too, and I'd consider Myers as the trade bait, but NEVER under the contract circumstances each player is in. Now since Bobby Ryan has 3.5 years left under contract and is two years younger than Getzlaf, he's a more reasonable trade option for Myers, but we need a C.

For Getzlaf, I'd offer any combination of Roy, Stafford, Ennis, Gerbe, Boyes, Sekera, Gragnani, picks and prospects. But they can't give a guy with 1.5 years left and expect a guy with 7.5 years left. That's ridiculous.

Lot of "ifs"in the keep Myers scenario. Mainly "if" he lives up to potential. It's not certain that he will be a superstar at all. So it's not just Anaheim gets our "best player" (what a crock) for longer, it's that Buffalo trades potential for a proven entity. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

It isn't certain, but is the gamble not the same if we ship him out. I want to see him as a franchise d-man, personally.

I understand the bird-in-hand, but I think we've got other bait to dangle.

For Getzlaf, I'd offer any combination of Roy, Stafford, Ennis, Gerbe, Boyes, Sekera, Gragnani, picks and prospects. But they can't give a guy with 1.5 years left and expect a guy with 7.5 years left. That's ridiculous.

If some combination of the above isn't good enough to get Getzlaf, then I would focus on another C. Don't respond with "our garbage won't get gold". I know that, but I'm talking about one or two of the above players, plus a prospect like Adam/Foligno/Kassian, plus a 1st/2nd rd pick. If Anaheim wants more, then they're being stupid and simply trying to take advantage of a team that might be desperate soon.

Myers has a seven year deal at a 5.5 mil cap hit starting next season. That deal is ok now, and will be even more cap friendy in a few years after the cap limit goes up more. He's struggling now, but is still one of the top three d-men, and has the size/talent that makes it almost impossible for him to be a "bust". Under Ruff there's definitely a chance that he doesn't reach full potential, but he'll be tradeable at 5.5 mil per.

You're cherry picking the worst combo.

Try Roy, Kassian, and a 1st rd pick, then add in any of the other options if necessary.

Nobody wants Derek Roy.