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04-29-2008, 10:55 AM
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Pats' Parker has some dealing to do
Greg Harder, The Leader-Post
Published: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The Regina Pats are ready for a new season of 'Let's make a deal.'
Pats GM Brent Parker is busy setting the foundation for trades that may be consummated over the summer and perhaps into the fall. In fact, some of those discussions could bear fruit as early as Thursday's WHL bantam draft.
"Traditionally there's not a ton of that at the draft, but there certainly there will be talk," Parker said Monday while making final preparations for the draft. "A lot of times the groundwork gets laid for later deals, but we've had some discussions with some teams on a couple things. Obviously we have an abundance of (20-year-olds) so it's something we've talked to teams about. We've had some inquiries on some of our guys so maybe there's an opportunity (to get something done), whether it be to pick up draft picks or younger list players that we can look at as well."
The Pats would like to replace the third- and fourth-round picks they traded away earlier this year, but it remains to be seen if the price will be right. Parker isn't willing to meet an exorbitant pricetag for those picks, especially given the depth of his list players from the 2006 and 2007 drafts.
Regina is slated to pick 17th out of 22 teams in the first round of Thursday's draft by virtue of its sixth-place finish in the overall WHL standings (44-22-4-2). Parker will listen to offers for the 17th pick, whether it means moving up or down.
"Absolutely I think it's something you have to consider," said the veteran GM, who is impressed with the depth of the draft through the first two rounds. "Probably a more likely scenario would be to move down just based on not having as many bullets in the gun to move up. But we would consider anything. If we get to our pick and we felt we still had a group of 10 or 15 guys who are all in that same range, then maybe we would consider moving down and trying to pick up a draft pick or two that way. I don't think it would hurt you. From (No.) 10 to 40, or in that range, they're all good players. They all have different strengths and weaknesses, but good players in their own right."
Although it's possible that a more significant trade could develop, Parker's immediate priority is to provide director of scouting Todd Ripplinger with additional ammunition.
Regina's third-round pick was sent to the Prince Albert Raiders, along with Jared Jagow, in the Ryan DePape deal. The Pats' fourth-rounder went to the Kamloops Blazers in the Nick Ross deal which landed defencemen Ryan Bender and Victor Bartley.
Bartley is one of seven players eligible for three 20-year-old spots on next season's roster. The others are captain Logan Pyett (likely to turn pro), DePape, centre Scott Doucet, left-winger Josh Elder, centre Kirt Hill and left-winger Michael MacAngus.
One or more of those players could be dangled in hopes of adding the aforementioned draft picks. Hill is a good example of a valuable player Regina would like to keep in the fold, but there may not be room with Doucet, Bartley and MacAngus looking like the top candidates for the three overage spots.
Regina also has a major decision to make between the pipes, with backup Jeff Bosch poised to challenge Linden Rowat for the starter's job. Rookie Damien Ketlo, 17, is ready to move onto the roster while top prospect Derek Tendler, 16, is knocking at the door.
"We've looked at a couple of things," Parker said of his wide-ranging trade talks. "I'd like to pick up another pick in those rounds (the third and fourth). If it can't be both I'd like to at least get one. We've explored some other options as well where we can maybe pick up a couple picks. It's something we'll look at."
© The Leader-Post (Regina) 2008
Pats' Parker has some dealing to do
Greg Harder, The Leader-Post
Published: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The Regina Pats are ready for a new season of 'Let's make a deal.'
Pats GM Brent Parker is busy setting the foundation for trades that may be consummated over the summer and perhaps into the fall. In fact, some of those discussions could bear fruit as early as Thursday's WHL bantam draft.
"Traditionally there's not a ton of that at the draft, but there certainly there will be talk," Parker said Monday while making final preparations for the draft. "A lot of times the groundwork gets laid for later deals, but we've had some discussions with some teams on a couple things. Obviously we have an abundance of (20-year-olds) so it's something we've talked to teams about. We've had some inquiries on some of our guys so maybe there's an opportunity (to get something done), whether it be to pick up draft picks or younger list players that we can look at as well."
The Pats would like to replace the third- and fourth-round picks they traded away earlier this year, but it remains to be seen if the price will be right. Parker isn't willing to meet an exorbitant pricetag for those picks, especially given the depth of his list players from the 2006 and 2007 drafts.
Regina is slated to pick 17th out of 22 teams in the first round of Thursday's draft by virtue of its sixth-place finish in the overall WHL standings (44-22-4-2). Parker will listen to offers for the 17th pick, whether it means moving up or down.
"Absolutely I think it's something you have to consider," said the veteran GM, who is impressed with the depth of the draft through the first two rounds. "Probably a more likely scenario would be to move down just based on not having as many bullets in the gun to move up. But we would consider anything. If we get to our pick and we felt we still had a group of 10 or 15 guys who are all in that same range, then maybe we would consider moving down and trying to pick up a draft pick or two that way. I don't think it would hurt you. From (No.) 10 to 40, or in that range, they're all good players. They all have different strengths and weaknesses, but good players in their own right."
Although it's possible that a more significant trade could develop, Parker's immediate priority is to provide director of scouting Todd Ripplinger with additional ammunition.
Regina's third-round pick was sent to the Prince Albert Raiders, along with Jared Jagow, in the Ryan DePape deal. The Pats' fourth-rounder went to the Kamloops Blazers in the Nick Ross deal which landed defencemen Ryan Bender and Victor Bartley.
Bartley is one of seven players eligible for three 20-year-old spots on next season's roster. The others are captain Logan Pyett (likely to turn pro), DePape, centre Scott Doucet, left-winger Josh Elder, centre Kirt Hill and left-winger Michael MacAngus.
One or more of those players could be dangled in hopes of adding the aforementioned draft picks. Hill is a good example of a valuable player Regina would like to keep in the fold, but there may not be room with Doucet, Bartley and MacAngus looking like the top candidates for the three overage spots.
Regina also has a major decision to make between the pipes, with backup Jeff Bosch poised to challenge Linden Rowat for the starter's job. Rookie Damien Ketlo, 17, is ready to move onto the roster while top prospect Derek Tendler, 16, is knocking at the door.
"We've looked at a couple of things," Parker said of his wide-ranging trade talks. "I'd like to pick up another pick in those rounds (the third and fourth). If it can't be both I'd like to at least get one. We've explored some other options as well where we can maybe pick up a couple picks. It's something we'll look at."
© The Leader-Post (Regina) 2008