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Doc Halladay
You know, I’ve been thinking about this for a bit but I’m really surprised more teams with little cap room aren’t actively trying to trade for expiring contracts like they do in the NBA. Pavelec would be a prime target in that type of scenario. The Jets have obviously wanted him gone for a while so I doubt they’d be too picky on a return.
For instance, if I were Tampa Bay, I’d see if the Jets would be interested in a Jason Garrison or Braydon Coburn for Pavelec swap. I don’t know if the Jets would take it or if they even should but it’s just surprising that this avenue isn’t explored more often by teams up against the cap, especially if they’re struggling for a playoff spot.
DClayts
I like what you’re saying, 1) from the standpoint of a Jets fan who’s had to watch Pav roll and flop around like a 14 year old who just watched a Hasek highlight compilation, since the team got here, 2) because it would be nice to get something/anything for him and not lose a player for nothing. Especially if they can gain somewhere that they really need the help. But I think the Jets are too committed to the youth movement to consider shipping anyone (Pav, Perrault, Stafford are the most likely) for a veteran player. Even if that player is someone like a Coburn/Garrison who would help the team on the back-end where it is very very desperately needed.
Doc Halladay
It just makes too much sense in my opinion. Jets get something for an asset they don’t really want and the Bolts get much needed cap space for their several upcoming RFA’s.
fml63
I like his athleticism from what I saw a couple of seasons ago, but his game really looks kind of “in between” to me, where he seems not sure whether to play positionally or just read and react. I don’t get that whole Jets team, actually. They should be so much better. They can play heavy, and they can score too. Plus, they’ve changed up players all over the lineup in recent years, but the results are always the same – crappy. I can’t stand Paul Maurice (he was terrible when he coached the team I cheer for), so I’m inclined to blame him. Like so many players on the Jets, Pavelec seems like a guy who would play better somewhere else.