Recently we met up with GM Saouaf in Siberia during his dinner out. GM Saouaf gave us a clue as to who he was targeting by pointing to a picture on the wall of some chowder. We now know that GM Saouaf was not just hungry, but he was referring to a massive deal with the New England Loons.
While on vacation in sunny and warm North Carolina, we caught up one again with GM Saouaf, this time while attending a NASCAR race. It was a bit hard to hear Silvio, but we were able to catch some words. "You again? What are you, stalking me? Didn't you bring me some beets and vodka last week? Oh, you want to talk about my big trade with New England? Well, it was hard to trade so many pieces of our future, but we got back some quality young talent. Specifically losing Dubois hurts, but getting back our future #1 goalie and a top 6 forward and original Icecats draftee in Schmaltz was too much to pass up. With McDavid and Ryan Johansen as our top 2 Cs, we felt we could trade away some of our future. Getting Michael Stone also gives us some depth on D. We wish those prospects we traded away all the best and we think they will get a real shot in New England."
When I asked him if he was done dealing he said, "Oh heck no. We filled our gap in goal and on LW, but I am always on the lookout for one more stud LD and maybe a very good defensive C. The UFA market is around the corner and with a healthy balance sheet and a low payroll, we will definitely be active. My preference is always to acquire top young talent via trades. Now be a dear and get me some beets and vodka, would you?" Well sports fans, it seems as though the Icecats will continue to wheel and deal, and with a lot of draft picks in the upcoming draft, the Icecats will be active.
Stay tuned for more!
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