24 Sep 2014 20:30:34
The NYR need a number one centre. Stepan is now injured with a fractured fibula there's no timeline on his return. If he is out for awhile the NYR will definitely need a first line centre. He should be a second line centre anyways. The time is now for the NYR to make a cup run so here is what I propose:

To NYR: Joe Thornton

To SJS: Chris Kreider, J.T. Miller, 2nd 2015, 3rd 2016

Thornton goes to a cup contender and could reignite Nash's game. NYR also get their #1 centre that they need to make a legit cup run.

I think this is fair but if not what changes to make this happen?

1.) 25 Sep 2014
If I'm the sharks GM I take this

2.) 25 Sep 2014
I honestly don't think this would be a good idea for the Rangers. They would need to clear an extra $3 million to fit Thorton's contract under the salary cap. Trading two talented young players, on top of the fact that they didn't have a first round pick last year and don't have one next year, will greatly effect the future of the team. Thorton is also 35 and usually disappears in the playoffs. This would put the Rangers in cap hell, leaving them with only $19 mil to spend with only 11 players on the roster next year. This trade would leave them with holes in their lineup for the present and the future. Just wouldn't be a smart move in my opinion. They're just going to have to hope their young centers step up in Stepan's absence.

3.) 25 Sep 2014
25 Sep 2014 14:53:10
To NYR: Thornton
To SJ: Staal, Hagelin

4.) 25 Sep 2014
@valer86 That would work cap wise, but don't think its enough to get Joe Thorton since Staal only has one year left on his deal

5.) 26 Sep 2014
25 Sep 2014 20:20:47
If I was NYR, I'd offer up a deal to try and acquire Patrick Marleau. He more versatile, he can play at centre right now in absence of Stepan and when he gets back from injury he can be moved to the wing.

6.) 26 Sep 2014
@valer86 add a highish pick and it should be fine