Found December 27, 2011 on Red Light District Hockey: Yardbarker Blogger Network
The holiday roster freeze is over tonight. The trade deadline is two months away. Who will be the biggest names on the market between now and February 27th? Here are five players to keep an eye on…1. Bobby Ryan, DucksFrom Anaheim’s point of view, it would be a mistake to trade a young talent Bobby Ryan. But they need more than a goal-scorer with “potential” to score 50 in a season. They need defense, depth and, most importantly, a spark. (Trading Ryan still is not the way to go for GM Bob Murray.) If the Ducks are still struggling by late January or February, you can bet Ryan’s name will resurface in trade rumors/discussions. The Ducks would want a top-six forward, one or two prospects and a draft pick, at the very least, in return for Ryan. A desperate team would be willing to give up that kind of haul for Ryan, who is 24 and has yet to reach his prime.2. Ryan Suter, PredatorsNashville Predators GM David Poile will try his best to get Suter signed prior to the trade deadline. If he...
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