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The BoowMEESTER......Makin' copies.

I am NOT posting on that bloody Sundin thread today, no way, no how. They are yanking our chains big style now, damn you T&R!

So Jay stayed with the Panthers. Good luck to him.

He signed for less so he is more easily tradeable...b bye Florida..

Can you say trade bait? I think you can.

But, but, what about Mats Sundin? I'm just dying to know what is going on with him. How can I sleep without knowing that and the status of Peter Forsberg's foot?

Now that this year is taken care.Who's taking bets on where he ends up next year.

Panthers should trade him to Islanders or another weak team NOW for a package including 1st round pick in next year's draft in order to enahnce chances of the OPERATION: TAVARES.

Only a one year deal ... and only for $4.875 mil! A bargain! No matter! He'll cash in big time next year when he becomes a UFA!

TRADE BAIT...Deadline deal to a contender no doubt.

I think that it will be reasonable for all parties to work out a deal now because:
1) Florida will be a losing team with or without him, but if they finish at the very bottom of the table, they'll have a greater chance to win a 1st overall pick
2) Bouwmeester is a player you can build a team around. The team he'll be trated to will certainly endeavour to lock him for many years. If it gets him now, it'll have the whole year to sign him to a long-term contract.

I ask then - Why wait for the deadline?

i think he shoul've went with the flyers for a trade for knuble...oh well maybe next year!! Go Flyers Go!!

One of two things will happen: Florida will struggle this season,and Bouwmeester will be traded to a contender prior to the deadline...or,he plays out the season with the Panthers,won't re-sign and becomes a free agent.It also depends on the type of season he will have...his value will improve if his numbers are good and stays healthy.

We can end all of Florida's problems with one minor change! Relocate the team to Canada, where fans will pay to watch Jaques Martin screw up this team!

martin for President!

Florida will almost certainly trade him at the deadline, I can see him going to the Rangers or Senators - two teams who will be fighting for playoff spots and are somewhat weak on the backend.