What would you do?

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Tim – If you get the chance and want to eat at a classic spot look up the Original Pantry Cafe which is just a couple of blocks up from the Staples Center – 877 S. Figueroa…corner of Figueroa and James Wood – We’ll be there at the latest by 11:00 and I’ll be in my ’97 Neely jersey with All-Star patch…say HEY if you make it – This place will get a line going but it moves pretty quick – Nick

http://www.pantrycafe.com/index.html

Clearly there is a need for a scoring winger, but how about Ray Whitney in Carolina. He is having an ok year for an underachieving Carolina team (14-18-32, -6 in 48 games) but he is a proven goal scorer and has been very productive his 4 years in Carolina (55pts, 83, 61, and 77 last year). Although he is an UFA at the end of the year, he would fill a need for a scoring winger that the Bruins desperately need. Now I am not sure what the Bruins would have to give up to get him, but I would think that the first round pick that is not Toronto’s might be a little too much and I am not sure exactly Carolina would want, but aside from Kovalachuk there doesn’t seem to be a big market for scoring wingers. It’s just an idea.

Last year they waited too late and didnt get Pronger. Montador anyone?! He was horrible and was gone before we could even boo him. I’ve been kicking this idea to Beersy and Gouche’ on their radio show all year – Kovy is a pipe dream and will cost a lot in both picks/players and money. Also there isn’t a guarantee that he stays and signs on after the season ends. If we get him great, but keep dreaming on that one people. What I proposed was that we trade for someone younger who won’t kill our cap for the forseeable future and doesn’t cost nearly as much yet has the potential to be the next Ilya. Teams usually hold on to guys like that you would think, but there’s someone who fits that description and due to extenuating circumstances is probably available for a package of lesser picks and/or players. As long as Hitchcock is behind the BlueJackets bench (which may not be for much longer, btw!) last year’s #6 overall pick will stay in Russia on loan and won’t ever get a chance to sniff that frosty air in Columbus this year. Yes, yes I’m talking about Nicky Filatov (Nikita, if you want to get proper on me). This kid, I believe, just turned 20 years old, has undeniable talent and is at odds with his organization. Perfect time to snatch him away, before he shows what he can do in the Olympics! What would it take? Why wait? I hope PC finds out soon!