Another one of those trading for Crosby threads - Page 2 - Fantasy Sports Forums

One87 · #11 11-30-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NikW71

Yeah I know, another one of those tedious Crosby threads. Since we have no hockey, I'm trying to make a splash in my league and wake everybody up from hibernation. I'm looking at acquiring Crosby but not sure what assets too start with. Malkin is not on the table however.

I was thinking of one of Tavares OR RNH as a starting point and then going from there. Not worried about giving up picks since I'm generally in the top 3 each season. Not really interested in giving up Hall either since he is my only elite (or semi Elite bandaid boy) LWer. I have a good group of prospects as well that may be of interest as well. Can dangle Goligoski or Girardi as well since I have B Smith and Orlov waiting in the wings too.

Or should I just stay the course and avoid the risk associated with Crosby?

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If I had Crosby and you were coming at me, Tavares or Malkin would have to be included. You may get away with keeping both, but I would at least require RNH and one of your goalies + in that scenario.

Call of Doughty · #12 11-30-2012, 07:14 PM

Ask the other GM, "what would it take to land Crosby?" and go from there.

Instead of wondering who to move, I'd ask the other GM for a response and go from there. And hope he doesn't want to clean your cupboards. Good luck.

arctic_rogue · #13 11-30-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Call of Doughty

Ask the other GM, "what would it take to land Crosby?" and go from there.

Instead of wondering who to move, I'd ask the other GM for a response and go from there. And hope he doesn't want to clean your cupboards. Good luck.

This is a fantastic idea. I often do this instead of leading blindly with an offer. You'll find out if the other GM has a lower value than you.. and if that's the case, even better. You'll also find it if it's even worthwhile trying, especially if the other GM has too high of an asking price.

One87 · #14 11-30-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by arctic_rogue

This is a fantastic idea. I often do this instead of leading blindly with an offer. You'll find out if the other GM has a lower value than you.. and if that's the case, even better. You'll also find it if it's even worthwhile trying, especially if the other GM has too high of an asking price.

I actually agree that this is THE best way to gauge a trade with a potential trading partner. We all value players differently. You could very well wals away from this thread and low-ball the guy. For some, that's an immediate turn-off. You could also unnecessarily over-pay.

ericdaoust · #15 11-30-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Call of Doughty

Ask the other GM, "what would it take to land Crosby?" and go from there.

Instead of wondering who to move, I'd ask the other GM for a response and go from there. And hope he doesn't want to clean your cupboards. Good luck.

Just to note, there are people like myself who are very annoyed with this approach. It really is a turn-off for me. Usually I just reply saying I don't know what it would take because I'm not actively trading the guy (otherwise I would be the one seeking out trade scenarios) so knock my socks off and we'll talk.

One87 · #16 11-30-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ericdaoust

Just to note, there are people like myself who are very annoyed with this approach. It really is a turn-off for me. Usually I just reply saying I don't know what it would take because I'm not actively trading the guy (otherwise I would be the one seeking out trade scenarios) so knock my socks off and we'll talk.

LOL. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. I get a lot of offers like that, too, and I tend to respond like you. And after that, I'm normally turned off with the offer. I guess one has to just GO HARD! I do feel asking in this way more often than not is the way to go, especially when going after an stud.

ddp · #17 12-01-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rticinelli

If I'm the Crosby owner in your league, I'd have a hard time getting past the fact that you're unwilling to trade away your best player (Malkin) when you're asking me to give up the best player in the world. Simple as that.

Generally speaking, whatever you are thinking of offering is probably still not enough for Crosby.

rticinelli, I'm curious...How much bitching do you hear about owning Crosby, Malkin, Tavares, lundqvist and giroux? I think we need to.start a support group. Private message me, I'd like to chat about it

Now for Crosby....Tavares and Stamkos seems fair to me. Tavares is awesome.

horrorfan · #18 12-01-2012, 03:38 AM

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Yeah I know, another one of those tedious Crosby threads. Since we have no hockey, I'm trying to make a splash in my league and wake everybody up from hibernation. I'm looking at acquiring Crosby but not sure what assets too start with. Malkin is not on the table however.

I was thinking of one of Tavares OR RNH as a starting point and then going from there. Not worried about giving up picks since I'm generally in the top 3 each season. Not really interested in giving up Hall either since he is my only elite (or semi Elite bandaid boy) LWer. I have a good group of prospects as well that may be of interest as well. Can dangle Goligoski or Girardi as well since I have B Smith and Orlov waiting in the wings too.

Or should I just stay the course and avoid the risk associated with Crosby?

Team and league details are in sig
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16 TM DYNASTY G A +- PIM PPG PPA SHP FW SOG
Hits Blks GS W SV GAA SV% SHO
3C, 3RW, 3LW,2F,6D,1Util,2G,5BN,5IR
25 Player Farm

Penguins
C- Malkin, Tavares, RNH, J Thornton, Turris, Johansen, Cullen
LW- Hall, SK, Cooke, Clifford, Rinaldo
RW- Gaborik, D Brown, Wheeler, Clutterback, Dorsett
D-Letang, Goligoski, Salo, Girardi, Faulk, Zanon
G- Fleury, Rinne

Farm - Grimaldi, Faska, JT Brown, Morin, Beach, Tangradi, Pulkinnen, Spooner, Miele, C Conacher, Tarasenko, Kuznetsov, Rattie, Brunner, Orlov, Dehann, B Smith, Klefbom, Clendening, Thrower, Irving, Kuemper, Rynnas, Hovinen

If you wanted Crosby from me, I would insist on Malkin coming back. Nothing less. Trying to add extra players to Tavares is just adding quantity to make it appear like you are giving more. Goligoski or Girardi? Largely irrelevant when you are trying to pry Crosby off someone.

Unless my depth was horrible. For the sake of curiosity, what does the other team look like?