Vincent Lecavalier Trade Talk

Now everyone with a logical mind sees that the Tampa Bay Lightning can't afford their superstar captain Vincent Lecavalier and his $85 million dollar, 11 year contract. Especially seeing how they can't fill the building. And because of this logical insight, there are logical, and completely illogical trade rumours spiraling about in the hockey universe. It's common knowledge that Montreal is wanting a long awaited French-Canadian hero for their beloved Habs. But today, as reported in the Edmonton Sun, that the Edmonton Oilers are in the Lecavalier sweepstakes. According to the article, the offer dealt by the Oilers are 3 players, 2 prospects, 2 No. one draft choices, and a third rounder. I can only imagine who will be going, but my thoughts are: Nilsson, Grebeshkov, Smid, Schremp, and Trukhno. Seems like a big chunk, but that would make our lines look like this:

Penner - Lecavalier - Hemsky

Cole - Horcoff - Gagner

Brule - Cogliano - Potulny

Moreau - Brodziak - Stortini/Macintyre

Souray - Gilbert

Staios - Vishnovsky

Chorney - Strudwick

I like Smid, but to get quality, you have to give quality. Also Tampa Bay is badly needing to build up there D, and Grebeshkov and Smid could do the trick, both are extremely talented, Smid being the defensive defenseman (with un-tapped offensive potential) and Grebeshkov (future powerplay quarterback). I look at that line-up and I can't help but think of cup contender for many years to come. Our defense looks sound and the forwards would no doubt score a ton of goals.

Saying all those points though, I think this deal will never happen, and if it does, it will probably involve people I don't want to be dealt. A lot could go wrong with this deal, because the cap is going to drop, and Lecavalier's contract could seriously handcuff the organization. If done right though, the benefits would be astronomical.

Crazy days for hockey fans every where.