1 CH2009
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 2:09 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Guys I think an opinion should be based on the overall performance of the habs over the past 30 days. They haven’t played well, and changes, additions are necessary to the offence, simply to take some pressure off the #1 line. Also they need to tighten up defensively, and the goalies need to have better concentration and focus, and play their angles better.
2 Don Carnage
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 3:39 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The suspence is killing me !!!! First time in so many years I have been this excited about the deadline .
We sure have options , so Price starts tommorow against Atlanta … and of course some are saying this is cause Huet is out of here … LOL what another rumor?
3STUO11
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 4:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Tanguay is now not available. Is Hossa really going to come t Montreal? He sucks in the playoffs. But hey, are we even going to the playoffs?lol The habs have to be much better.
4 MrBigTime
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 4:17 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The Huet trade baffles me a bit… UFA at the end of year who will be looking for a Bryzgalov like contract($4.25M / season for a minimum of 3 years)… and he’s older (32)…
Is Price ready?? So hard to tell… maybe Melanson isn’t a good goalie coach or something… the potential for both is there, but they haven’t been proving it night after night…
Honestly thinking… I think we’d win as many games with Halak + Price in nets, and get something for Huet… we won’t want or need him next year…
my 2¢…
PS - Bring us Hossa! Ryder + Danis + 2nd round pick in 2010 (Hossa is technically a rental player, so we can’t give much more than that…if we had a guaranteed 2 more years…that would be different)
5STUO11
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 4:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
It’s sad to see Ryder go. Wouldn’t it be a shock if Gainey didn’t trade him MrBigtime?
6 CH2009
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:00 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
It now appears that Calgary has decided not to trade Tanguay.
So Sundin, and now Tanguay off the trading board. Is it possible we could end up with nobody? I’m starting to get really bummed out.
7 MrBigTime
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:02 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
He has improved the last 4 games… but enough to keep him? I doubt it…
If Ryder doesn’t go, we’ve always wasted a lot of time…lol
It REALLLY looks like we will see action tommorow, would be nuts if it’s Hossa and he plays tommorow night against Atlanta…has that ever happened before?
8 Lucky
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:15 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
gentlemen what would happen if we get nobody, how many of you guys will be upset?? Because it really looks like we will not get Hossa, I have no inside infomation on this matter but it`s a feeling I have…why us and not Detroit or Ottawa?…now Tanguay is off the radar so the offers for Hossa will be huge and are the Habs ready to give up more then they offered for a rental player.
9 BarrieHabFan
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:22 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
That’s why I think the habs will be after Prospal, Fedorov, Peca, Perrault, Recchi, or Stoll. But don’t be surprised if they also go after Jokinen.
I do think there is still a chance for Hossa, though, as Montreal does have very good prospects to move.
10 CH2009
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:42 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Forsburg just signed a 1 year deal with Colorado
11 Ben
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:51 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
They won’t go get anybody, I’m pretty sure.
12Pricefor#1job
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 6:33 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
in my the other blog i was sayin huet and higgy or ryder for nabokov or any other good goalie…what do you guys think?
13 CH2009
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 6:56 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Patrice Bergeron is practicing asgain with the bruins. Bad news for hab fans.
I’m starting to get a sinking feeling.
14justice
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 6:58 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Barriehabfan you atre so right montral has VERY GOOD PROSPECTS so why give them up for a shot at one cup . Believe me there is many more cups in the future. I mean our future. Just my 2 cents.
15 CH2009
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 7:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
with all our prospects, we really can afford to give up a couple, without it hurting us. The real blue chippers won’t be traded.
16 HABS4LIFE
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 8:02 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
my stomach is turning in anticipation for this dead line, we need someone to play with koivu, poor guy is struggling cuz no one on his line is stepping up. he’s not a goal scorer, we makes plays….we need someone for him, and to take some reassure of kovi’s line. i hope we can get hossa, and sign him right away to an extension for a couple of years….i read somewere, i think it was on sportsnet.ca that atlanta was interested in, higgins, chipchura and grabovski. whould you guys make that trade???? its a little much i think…i would go something like: ryder, huet, draft pick…wat do u all think?
17Pricefor#1job
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 8:50 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
don’t know…have to think about it you know
18 ian
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 9:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Hossa doesnt want to play in Atlanta. I say they trade ryder and kostopolis for holik and hossa. these 2 players would be key for a playoff rush
19 CH2009
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 10:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I’m watching the sens-leafs game. 5-0 leafs in Ottawa. Boy do the sens look horrible. And we thought our D was bad?
20 patrick
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 10:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
no way we’re getting hossa for ryder, huet and draft pick
i’d give higgins, chipchura, grabovski and a pick for jokinen though
21 Senet 1
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 10:54 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Well my feeling is that if we cannot get anyone front line player then we trade our UFA for as many prospects or draft picks we can get. Huet will not be here next year and Brisebois, Ryder either. So we better get something for them before they leave. To be serious, all is not lost if we do not get a front line player. After watching the team play the last three games there is no way this team is going to win the cup playing like that and I would rather see us give our yound players some playoff experience in preparation for next year our 100th anniversary. Lets face it that has been the target date for this team anyway. Hopefully, we can pick up a couple of good free agents this summer and be prepared for 2008-2009. We could use a front line defensive defenceman as well.
22 CH2009
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:05 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
how about trading Huet to Tampa for their #1 pick? you know they’re finishing in last place, so would be a good deal for us.
23 CH2009
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:11 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
TB just traded Prospal to Philly for Picard and 3rd round draft pick
24 Senet 1
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:23 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
CH2009 has a good idea if TB would go for it. They do need a goalie and at sometime we need to get a first round pick in the top five soon in order to find that offensive superstar we have been looking for. I am surprised at that trade with Phily. Picard and a 3rd does not help their offense and I am not so sure that Picard is their answer on defence.
25 CH2009
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:25 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
basically Philly got Prospal for nothing. he has 29 goals. How come Gainey didn’t go get him? we missed the boat on that one. But Holmgren is a very aggressive GM, unlike ours.
26 Don Carnage
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:30 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
LOL so what they got Prospal , why do you feel the need to question everything? What do you know about him? Who cares what other teams are doing, lets see what happens and when it is all said and done then we will have all the fodder we need to fire our mouths off eh !!
27 superfan
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
prospal is GARBAGE, you would want him on your team? you must be on crack…if you think prospal can win us a cup you should change your name to CH2099
28 patrick
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:41 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
trade huet to tampa for their #1 pick? are you nuts? Huet’s not worth a #1 pick, plus he’s a ufa this summer,
once again every trade idea on this site is basically trade ryder and huet for the other team’s best player
29STUO11
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
If Bob Gainey doesn’t do anything I’ll be so pissed off! Where was our offence last game?
30STUO11
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
and Higgins can’t go!!!
31 Dancan81
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:52 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
you’re telling us you wouldn’t give up a Picard like player and a third round pick for a 29 goal scorer? you must be on crack! not that he alone would win us a cup but it’s a pretty good step in the right direction. philly lost nothing and gained a lot.
32 CH2009
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:59 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
also maybe we should get Gratton from TB, centerman, big and strong, and great on faceoffs. I bet we could get him for a prospect.
1 thing is for sure. Gainey can’t come away empty handed. he has to get a winger who can score, otherwise we’re screwed!
33 superfan
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:03 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
why do you people say we can’t score? last time i checked we were in the TOP 5 for goals scored? where did all these goals come from? oh ya i forgot the nhl just hands out goals left and right…it’s not like we are suffering in that department, if no deal is made we are not doomed!
34 Ben
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:12 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
We are getting Hossa and to that you had a Holik or Recchi, Wadell is really interested in the kids we have in the American league, people wake up, I’m really tired of reading, keep the kids, get round picks hello, Am I dumb or what ? We have more prospect that we can even put on our lineup ……. Most of them will end their Careers in the farm team of the Canadiens since we have too many. We gotta give a chance to a few and take advantage of the situation.
Go Habs Go
35 Don Carnage
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:22 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Yes we have good young stock, and I get the feeling we will end up with something , as I have stated it could be something we are not expecting also, only one day to go people … peace out
36 groundworking
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:36 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The good news is that if we don’t get Hossa, it probably means some other team (like Ottawa) overpaid for him. The Habs are a good young team that are only getting better. Hossa is UFA at the end of the year and, barring an agreement that only the Habs and a few other teams (not Ottawa) have cap room to make, Hossa is a playoff rental. Would we really want to lose Chris Higgins forever for the sake of a rental player? Pas mois.
37 BarrieHabFan
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:38 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Don could well be right. There are a lot of rumours out there regarding players being moved that haven’t been spoken of until now. Including Malkin if you can beleive that.
38 groundworking
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:51 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I could see Malkin moving to New York in exchange for the New York Rangers, Madison Square Gardens, the Statue of Liberty and a third round pick in 2008.
39STUO11
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:26 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
If we get Hossa I’ll be happy. Except for the fact that Higgins might have to go. If that happens. I say we chant Gainey sucks! at the thrashers game. But it isn’t hossa’s fault so chant Hossa after just to make him feel better. It’s just between Montreal and Ottawa right now. Bob Gainey and Brian Murray are probably going at it!lol If higgins is involved gainey DON’T DO IT!!! Get a little player like Jarret Stoll or Chris Gratton!
40STUO11
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:29 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
and (superfan), you do have a really good point, It’s just that we have a chance to improve our team, and we all want to come first so we can go 4-0 against the Bruins! We’re 3rd among scoring(pretty sure). Hossa would take us to #1 or #2.
41 Don Carnage
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:38 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Have faith boy’s … look at where we are now in standings , we are not in any real trouble , Its not in Bob’s makeup to trade the house for a rental, he is more the type that would not do that, He wont give away for a rental, Hossa will either be here long term , or he came over for something we can gamble away now… Does Bob look like he dont know what he is doing? Dallas anyone? Oh ye of little faith!!!
this is it boy’s this is doomsday !!
42 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:04 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
word is habs are offering Ryder, Grabovski, Lapierre for Hossa.
43 MrBigTime
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:12 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Hossa to Montreal
Maxim Lapierre, Michael Ryder, Grabovski and a pick could be heading to Atlanta
This is the word on the street…
I wouldn’t be against this, I am not a big Lapierre fan so far…
44 habsalltheway
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:26 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think that that would be a trade that most of us would agree on. No real loss and a huge gain
45 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:37 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Grabovski is too small to play for the habs, Lapierre is a 3rd or 4th liner and really not great defensively, and of course Ryder is UFA and not figuring in the future on this team. I would definitely not mind this, even if we include a pick.
46 groundworking
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:48 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
TFP reporting that most other teams, including Ottawa and Boston, are out of the Hossa race. An Atlanta source says the price-tag is too high. This leaves Montreal in the running.
47 MrBigTime
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
MONTREAL (TICKER) —The Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday recalled center Mikhail Grabovski from Hamilton of the American Hockey League.
THIS IS AS GOOD AS DONE!
This is not a coincidentce by any means…
48 groundworking
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:50 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
TSN reporting that Montreal has traded Huet for a second round pick to Washington? What the hell is that?!
49 MrBigTime
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:56 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Seems like a horrible return…
Maybe the confidence and pressure they are now putting on Price is what is neeed…
in Bob we trust~
50 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:57 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
HUET traded to Washington for a 2nd round draft pick. YAHOO!!!!!!!
Thank god he’s gone. we really was playing bad, letting in multiple soft goals/game.
51 patrick
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:00 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
deep draft this year, good trade Bob
52 MrBigTime
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:02 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Jeff Hackett = Christobal Huet
Here and Gone… we should got more, but Gainey has to pull the trigger now on Hossa… come on Bob!
THE PRICE IS RIGHT!
GO HABS GO!
53 thunder63
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Why would they not have seen if they ould have gotten more they need a tough playing forward so they could protect their stars
54Xtrahabsfan
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:15 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Thank-you and see you Huet,here comes the great tandum oh Halak and Price ,the king is dead,god bless the king!
55 Don Carnage
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:35 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Its a 09 draft pick , not 08 pick
56 jack hab
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:50 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I don’t know what to make of the Huet trade just yet. I’ll refrain from
comment until the end of the deadline. Price has proved that in time
he will emerge into a force - but that time is not just yet. I think the
present pressure will kill him. In my opinion it is Halak who can step
right in there on a consistent basis and get the job done.
Wow!!…I hope I’m right.
57 patrick
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:05 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Huet must have been moved for a pick to clear up cap room for someone big!
58 Stanley
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:13 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Patrick sound dead on. Huet for a second round draft pick sounds like a horrible trade. Huet is worth at least a 1st round draft pick. The Canadiens must have dumped his 2+ million dollar salary, and don’t have to sign him for 6+ million next several years. I’m surprised that he wasn’t included in the Hossa trade! I curious what comes next. Maybe the Canadiens recalled Grabovski for the Hossa trade.
59 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:35 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
in addition to Hossa, habs should try to get Peca, plays center, great at faceoffs and good defensive forward.
60 271
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:52 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Not sure I’m a big fan of the “rent a body for the playoffs” school of thought. Sure, having Hossa would be fun, I suppose, but most analysts agree that he would be a short-ter rental, and unlikely to sign with the team this summer. We have a team that is playing well and winning as a team. I can’t imagine that throwing a journeyman in there–no matter how talented–would be a good thing.
I agreed with Sundin’s justification for staying in Toronto. For winning the cup to mean anything, you have to have gone through the entire season with the team. The other great thing about him staying there is that he makes the Leafs too competitive to end up in the basement and have a shot at Stamkos/Doughty. Ha! Stupid Leaves …
61 MrBigTime
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:57 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I wanna hear about Hossa soon… time is ticking away…
62 Ice Man
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 3:20 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
HOT OF THE PRESS ……………
Montreal got:
HOSSA in return for Higgins, Lapierre, Grabovski & Ryder
&
OLAF KOLZIG & 2 round pick in 2009 In return for HUET
63 MrBigTime
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 3:21 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
where you getting that… not true
64 jack hab
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 3:26 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I realize that cap space has been cleared, but as it stands at the moment
we’ve lost out on the Huet trade.
I haven’t heard any more news out of Montreal… Still some time left, however.
65 eastcoast
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 3:56 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
ummm. only about 5 mins left now… cuttin it pretty close if something else is in the works
66 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 3:58 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
WE DIDN’T GET HOSSA! PITT DID! DAMN YOU GAINEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
67 eastcoast
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:01 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Hossa to Pits….. hmmm Lacavier? theres still time… theres still time… lol
68 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:02 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
leave it up to Gainey to do NOTHING! as USUAL! last year did squat, and again this year NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so, again we only have 1 line! NO PLAYOFFS GUYS!
69 patrick
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:03 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!1
70 Lucky
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:03 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Pittsburg gave up a bunch of players for him…..who cares he chokes in the playoffs.
71STUO11
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:04 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
WTF GAINEY?!
72 groundworking
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:05 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I’m happy, in a way. Look what Pitsburgh had to give up. We’d have had to give up Higgins, a bunch of prospects, and a first round pick for a rental. Not a good deal for Pittsburgh. It wouldn’t have been a good deal for Montreal.
Gaigney didn’t give up on the players in the room. Pitsburgh lost some good talent for this year only. They won’t be able to sign Hossa once Crosby and Malkin’s rookie contracts expire.
73 orangeman
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The Habs are fighting for first in the East, putting together a great year and Gainey’s only move on deadline day is to give away his starting goalie for nothing. Pathetic. They probably wouldn’t have made the finals, but at least go far to give the young guys some experience. No, they’ve given up already, like every other year. It’s hard to root for a team that obviously cares less about their success than their fans do.
74 groundworking
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:09 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
And don’t underestimate that second round pick in 2009. He or she could win the playoffs for us in 2015. LOL. Omg we’re screwed.
75 271
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:09 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Calm down, kids! You all bought the hype, but the fact is you all know Hossa was NEVER a good fit for the Habs. I’d even surmise that Gainey never even made an offer for his services. That said, I’m pretty sure Tanguay or Campbell would have been a good fit, and Gainey probably made some moves in that direction, but credit him for having the restraint not to succumb to deadline fever.
For better or worse, we now have our team for the rest of the season. And make no mistake, it IS a playoff team.
Go Habs!
76 Ice Man
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:09 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
What do you mean “Gainey didn’t give up on the players in the room” He gave up Huet for a bag of pucks.
77 Don Carnage
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Ok so looks like we will not make any big move , not sure I understand the Huet idea here … just dont know
78 patrick
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:14 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Pitt definitely overpaid!
79 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:18 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
when they win the cup, who will care what they gave up! Hossa, Crosby , Malkin, Staal. they’re loaded with talent! and we have 1 line!
80 orangeman
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:18 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I just don’t understand. Has this team made any good trades in the last 10-15 years? The way this organization treats it’s goaltenders…even if Price is the next Roy, he’ll be gone in two seasons after he loses three games in a row. I’m just glad Montreal didn’t have the chance to draft Crosby. He would have been dealt for a funny looking mascot and a left skate four months later. Unbelievable.
81 Ice Man
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:19 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
They have so many stars just call them “The Milky Way”
82 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:20 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Gainey is all talk and no action! I will never believe him again! and he kkeps Ryder and gets nothing for him! real smart move Bib!
83 jack hab
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:20 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I wonder if I’m going to hear all about how we tried to get players, but they just didn’t
want to play in Montreal… or is that song reserved for July 1st.
Drafting and scouting are definite strong points to this organization, but, trading has not been
particularly gratifying for this team in recent years.
84 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:20 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
sorry for the typo errors.
85Xtrahabsfan
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:22 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think all in all,it’s all good.i’ve been asking for Huet to move on for some time now,can’t wait for Halak,right on Bob!
86 Ice Man
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:23 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Not getting Hossa was like a kick in the Nuts.
87 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:23 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
If Gainey is still the GM next year, I’m skipping trade deadline day, because Gainey NEVER does anything anyways! can’t sign any UFA’a and can’t make any deals! sooooooooooooooo angry with Gainey!
88 jack hab
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:26 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Xtrahabsfan
I know you’re not the biggest Huet fan - but I just refuse to believe that basically
throwing him away for next to nothing was the right thing to do. To be honest
I’m a little disappointed right now.
89 habsofthefuture
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:28 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Is this it guys, or can there be a deal still going down?
90 Ben
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:28 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
lol, we actually did worst than last year lol. At least we got Gorges last year. Go Bob Go lol
91 Lucky
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:29 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
hey CH2009 if gainey is stil the GM next year….are you on crack????
watch the boys play well tonight now that the trade deadline is over.
look what Pittsburg gave up for Hossa…….way too much for a rental player
The Atlanta Thrashers have traded sniper Marian Hossa and winger Pascal Dupuis to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for prospect Angelo Esposito, forwards Colby Armstrong and Erik Christensen and a first-round pick.
92 Don Carnage
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:29 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Not angry here, sometimes the price is too high, we will see how Pittsburgh does with him.
93 orangeman
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
And it isn’t even Washington’s 2nd round pick in 2009. According to TSN, it’s actually Anaheim’s. Not getting Hossa, or anyone, I can live with. But that in conjuction with throwing your #1 goalie away? After you make it known that you’re interested in doing something big? I need someone to explain this to me. Now, do I watch Montreal get beat by Atlanta tonight, or just take a break from the madness?
94 JR
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:33 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think the issue with Huet is rather simple. Gainey didn’t believe he could win with Huet. With this mentality, you might as well let him go and get SOMETHING for him. He’s a UFA, so they would have lost him.
So how come he only got a 2nd round draft pick? I think it’s really comes down to confidence. Huet is a lot like Theodore.. When he’s on his game, he’s very very good. When he’s not, he stinks up the place worse than a skunk run over by a transport on a highway - he stinks. Lately, Huet hasn’t given Gainey and I believe most GMs in the league that he’s currently worth his salary.
Sure it’s unfortunate, but at least we got a 2nd round pick instead of losing him, because I’m definitely sure Gainey would NOT have signed Huet this year.
95 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:34 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
hey lucky: yoou’re on F#$%ing crack man! tell me what wonderful trades Gainey has made in the last 2 years?????????????????????????????
He never does anything! He makes promises and gets nobody! and Hossa wasn’t the only player out there? he could have picked up a another winger.
you don’t win with 1 small line.
96 JB
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:37 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Ah come on, everything was on our side going into the trade deadlines and now we come out of it worse then before, we dont get the star we should of got, HOSSA, and on top of that we loose a not so bad goalie for nothing. Price is not ready, i bet halak will out perform him, and why the hell did we call up Grabovski, hes just an ugly midget on skates. We seriously got FCk over. We will have to wait for the next season to see anything big to happen to the Habs.
97 Jaker1
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:38 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Why trade Huet and not Ryder. They could have gotten Huet for another year.You will definately lose Ryder after this year. Pittsburgh got better,philadelphia got better, Ottawa got better, Montreal got worse. Why would Gainey let Huet go for a second round pick. This makes no sense. Rest in Peace Price.
98 jack hab
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:38 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
JR
You’re thoughts are interesting. Whispers in the media say that Ryder is unhappy
with his ice time - he is also gone at the end of the year.
I have been thinking for a while that Huet and Ryder could have been shopped
as a package. I’m no expert here, but I see far too many missed opportunities
come this time of year.
99 orangeman
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:39 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I agree that Gainey didn’t think the Habs could win with Huet. But is Huet + Price worse than Price alone? I mean for this year. I didn’t expect them to sweep their way to the finals, but win a series or two, give the young players the experience. This move, and the lack of anything (ANYTHING!) else, tells the players, “Let’s just try again in three years.” I think this will totally bring the team down.
100 jack hab
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:40 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Jaker1
You missed Washington!! LOL
101STUO11
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:41 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Guys think about what the Penguins gave up for a rental player! If Gainey had to beat that he would trade Higgins,Halak,RyanMcDonough,MaxPacioretty and a first rounder. and would you guys rather have that happen? Gainey might have been smart. there’s no doubt that he tried his hardest.
102 orangeman
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:41 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Btw, I think Price is a good goaltender and will possibly be a great one in the future. I hope this huge amount of pressure and attention doesn’t destroy him. Too much too soon for a 20 year old.
103 JB
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:43 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Montreal had hossa in their pockets, and then pittsburg comes out of no where. Although pittsburg did give alot, but in return they now have one of the top 3 best iffense in the leagues if not the best, shame on u bob.
104 Brainwash79
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:46 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I can’t believe I listened to this for 3 hours for nothing…and I mean nothing. Granted we would’ve had to deal Huet eventually anyway, but dear god! what the hell is Gainey up to?? are best team and years and he decides not to build..even a little. I shouldn’t even be surprised.
105 jack hab
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:46 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
STUO11
No doubt that BG didn’t try. I don’t doubt that for a second. What I don’t understand is how
a team that I thought was a buyer ended up being a seller. And I will always feel that
we could have gotten a better return for Huet (packaged with another player or on his own).
106 Jaker1
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:47 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I don’t have a problem with losing Hossa. I don’t think he is all that but I think Gainey let Waddell keep him on a string when there were probably other deals that could have been done. Federov,Peca and others. I think Bob has Reibero and Iginla Itis.
107 jay
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:54 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
WTF!!!! I can;t believe NOTHING was done!!!
Watch the complete and utter BREAKDOWN of our team tonight!
I can hear him now! “Oh we felt that the chemistry shouldn’t be messed with! And ummmmmm Oh they were asking too much!!!”
WHY DIDN’T YOU HAVE OTHER DEALS READY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FUC*** THAT’S GM 101!!
SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD DAY!
108 jrsy5oh
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:54 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Well, that was a worst case scenario for the Habs. They gave up goaltending depth and never followed it up with a reliable backup just in case Price can’t handle the load. They then added absolutely no forwards to a team that needed depth and size at the position. They had tons of depth at defense and had guys like Ryder with expiring contracts and they managed to do absolutely nothing with it. Between last year, this offseason and now this and I think Gainey has shown how bad he is dealing with contracts and players. Almost every team around them (including Pitt, NJ, Wash, Ott, Phi, and Car) got better while they stayed the same and left a HUGE question mark with their goaltending. If all this guy can do is draft and then let players like Robidas, Ribiero, Ryder, and Huet go, what is the frigging point.
The Penguins transformed that drafting depth into one of the most lethal lists of forwards now. He sat around and waited for another team to swoop in, just like all the free agents.
Maybe him suiting up the other night was a preview for his grand solution to bring them back to the cup.
If all he can do is draft, he should be a scout and leave the GM duties to someone with a pair.
109 jack hab
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:56 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Even the Leafs got a 2nd rounder AND a 5th for Hal Gill!!??
Wow, is this even true?? A rental gm does better than BG.
Yikes!!
110 jrsy5oh
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:04 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I don’t care how well “the system” has worked out this year. He has set them up for failure. I can already see the offseason now.
No major UFA will sign with Montreal….that is a given.
Kovalev gets a shiny new contract and does absolutely nothing based on one good year of service this year.
Ryder leaves and returns to his 30 goal form with another team next season.
Price, coming off a complete collapse this year, will have no veteran backup to ensure that the Canadiens can even make the playoffs the following year.
Hossa made so much sense in that it was the winger they needed to pair with Koivu and have 2 legit scoring lines. It also gives him 3 months to negotiate a new contract since everyone knows he can’t do that during UFA season. He could have dumped Ryder for something and possibly brought in the veteran backup goalie at the same time in the form of Hedberg if he was going to have to part with good prospects.
That comeback win against the Rangers showed how incredible Montreal fans are and that it is the greatest NHL city and all Bob did was piss on that legacy by skating around an dhaving his jersey retired one day and then sitting his hands and trying to explain how the most hisotric franchise in the league couldn’t swing any deals to improve themselves.
He is a disgrace and deserves to be fired before the team even hits the ice tonight.
111 habsfanforlife
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:06 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
WTF!!!!!! Nothing done. We now may miss the playoffs. We could have at least tried to pick up a goaltender to help Price down the stretch. Maybe Gainey has a deal worked out for the draft in June. Lets hope! Anyways, about tonight. Price records his second shutout. The Habs will all be thinking clearly now, no worries about who will be leaving.
112STUO11
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I agree with one thing. We could have got a 1st rounder for Huet. Or at least a player!!! Bob could have got a little guy, but I think he really tried for Hossa but the Penguins were gay with him. I’m glad Pittsburhg got Hossa because they traded away soooo much! Montreal can walk out of this having a chance to win the cup for the next 5 years. Yes I’m really depressed that Montreal didn’t get someone, and I already had Hossa on the habs roster in NHL 08. but montreal is still 5th in the east and 3rd best offence!And Bob Gainey did try!
113 DRE
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Gainey is a bum.. they need someone who has a decent command of the english language negotiating or your going to see this year after year.
114 Brainwash79
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Higgins, Ryder and a pick and the deal would’ve been made. But things happen and maybe Gainey was smart for saying no, but why not get somebody, anybody. You give our number #1 goalie away right before the playoffs for nothing, and we hand the wheel over to Price who’s been playing ok, at best.
The writing is on the wall for yet another nose dive.
115 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:15 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
trying is for losers! doing something is for winners! WE NEVER do anything!. Why didn’t GAiney have other trades in the mix? You can’t put all your eggs in 1 basket? unbelievable! this team will go nowhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every team got better, and we got worse!
116 JP
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:18 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
So that CAPS are 11 points behind us and they somehow get our Number 1 goalie, Cooke, and Federov.. What did Gainey bring us.. a bag of pucks and a draft pick for 2000 fking 9. Gainey is either missing the balls or the abilty (probably the later) to make trades on the clock. Very disapointed.. we are now worse off than we were yesteday.. BRAVO GAINEY!
117 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
we went thru this same scenario last year, with the same results. If Gainey couldn’t get Hossa, how about having other trades in place? I saw other potential players available for simply draft picks. As well, we’re now losing Ryder for nothing. Didn’t Gainey learn anything from the Souray situation last year? Ans I think he should have gotten an older experienced goalie to mentor Price.
How can this team expect to challenge with only 1 scoring line and 2 rookie goalis? I’m so very disappointed.
118 jack hab
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:29 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
CHRIS
In my books, it’s not about the impact player coming to habland. It’s more about
not getting fair value for our goalie. I’m sorry folks, like him or hate him, Huet is
worth more than just a 2nd rounder. Heck Chad Kilger even garnered a 3rd from
Florida.
That’s it for me folks, enjoy the game tonight!
119 Ben
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Lol guys, I love the Habs, but you should all get down to earth and realize that Washington got better, Pitsburgh, Atlanta lol, Ranger… Phily, Ottawa. Toronto aren’t to far from a spot. And Montreal, Lost a a good player for nothing this year…. Nothing next year….lol but a second round pick in 2 years with what whomever might get drafted, probably won’t play before another 5 years. Woohoo. Grabowski is back up, My good friend Ryder, we love you, but guess what ??? Tonight… your on the press box. Anyhow, I’m done and with all teams getting better, I ain’t sure that even next year. the Habs will be able to give a gift of a Cup to their fan’s…
120 habsfanforlife
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:47 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Just because everyone else made moves, it doesn’t mean that they are better. Look at the Rangers. They are stacked, they are good but not great. All these players that moved today still have to gel with their new teams. Now the Habs on the other hand have no new players to worry about. They have already gelled.
121 Brainwash79
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:48 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
First off, Habs fans know hockey so we should be pissed. How deep do you think we’ll go in the playoffs with 1 line, a good (but not great) goalie? True, I believe Gainey did his best but like CH2009 said, why not have a backup? why not try and build on the momentum we have and try to go deep in the playoffs?
It’s frustrating to not take advantage of trades and drafts year after year.
122 habsnyc
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:05 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
it would have been nice to get another defenseman to protect Price. i have no problem with trading Huet. but if price suffers an injury, gainey will have learned a powerful lesson. Montreal’s offense is far more productive than Pittsburgh’s so montreal didn’t need hossa as badly.
but, the team did need a third line center and federov was available and certainly they could have found some responsible defensive specialist with playoff experience for depth.
teams are made in the draft and the off season, not at the deadline. gainey made the usual lowball offers and got pushed aside by motivated buyers. that’s his style. it’s the same reason he doesn’t get free agents.
i am baffled that ryder was not traded. gainey should have had a backup plan to trade ryder when the hossa deal fell apart.
123 JohnS
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Have to agree with Jack Hab’s comments. I can live without getting Hossa because I think we would have given up too much.
But for Gainey to trade Huet for a second round pick is not acceptable we could and should have done better.
We would have been better off hanging on to Huet even if it meant losing him to free agency at the end of the season.
Gainey has weakened the habs going into the final stretch for the playoffs.
I believe Price is the future of this team but to intentionally go into the playoffs without an experienced goaltender on your roster is just stupid.
124 Don Carnage
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:13 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
LOL I love reading comments, we got to where we are how? Was it because of Huet alone?
If the answer is no then where is the problem? If you think we are where we are because of Huet , then we are in deep doo doo. I think that this team has some great young players and they should play, let them play and just let things happen. No matter what happens we did not sell the farm, we have not added an unknown face and character to the room. One guy is gone, a guy that was not going to be here next year anyways. Where is the real problem with this?
Let the kids play and let’s see where we are in April , after that there is the free agent season and a draft , and back to Habs edition 2008 - 2009 our younger ones are older .. Sure maybe having Hossa’s 21 points in 50 playoff games was we needed for that cup!!!! MMMMM wait a sec 21 points in 50 games? At what cost?
peace out
125 Jaker1
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:16 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Here’s what I think happened with Huet. I think Gainey had a proposed deal for Marian Hossa with Don Waddell that included goalie Hedbergh. He jumped the gun and traded Huet to free up cash for possible negotiations with Hossa. People why else was Garbovski called up. There is no way Gainey would feed Carey Price to the Lions for a second round pick. I think Gainey was out foxxed on this one by Waddell.
126 Brainwash79
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:39 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think you nailed it Jaker1, By the way, why is everyone so happy to just go into a trade deadline and not get completely screwed? “good job Gainey, you didn’t completely sink the ship, you just burned all the lifeboats, congrats!”
127 h4life
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:47 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Agreed to Jaker1 and most of you guys…
One point we have to face: Huet cannot handle games with pressure. If Habs enters playoff (mostly likely this season, :)) he would be another Gerber.
Bob now should be prepared for playoffs. So Hossa is not worth of breaking the existing Habs team. And Huet cannot help Habs go further in the playoffs. Playoff is to Play “nerve”.
Huet is just a 4th year Leasing Luxury Cadilac, but we need to run faster and farther, better a new BMW…
128 Shano
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:54 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Plain and simple……..we lost this one. Gainey tried…..and i am sure that he did….but the cost was too high. Loosing Huet will hurt us when the play-offs hit. I am sure a deal fell through on Gainey…..its the only logical explanation he would trade Huet and leave us with two un-experienced goaltenders for the play-offs….Anyways….time must go on….
Gainey messed up and we will pay for it….Mark my words!!!
129 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:01 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
so who do we have on our 2nd line? NOBODY, SAME AS BEFORE! wasn’t our goal, to get a winger for KOIVU? it’s 12 years, and we still HAVEN’T GOTTEN HIM A WINGER! DISGUSTING! and those of you who think we’re going to sign in the offseason,a UFA scorer, dream on! it NEVER happens. players don’t want to come here. So next year at this same time, like a broken record, we’ll be in the same situation. some things about this team never change. as long as Gainey is our GM, don’t expect a cup contender!
130 BarrieHabFan
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I’m disappointed that the habs didn’t land anyone. But I am slightly pleased that Gainey passed on Hossa for the price that Atlanta eventually got. Hossa is a rental and without assurance that he will re-sign with the team Pittsburgh paid a huge price. And Pittsburgh likely can’t even afford to sign him for next year, so they better plan on winning the cup in ‘08!
What’s most dissapointing to me is that Gainey was probably in on Hossa down to the last minute and passed on making other deals because of this. Nothing anyone can do about that.
As for Huet, I was shocked at first. Then I thought about it and the fact that he’s played very poorly of late, is a UFA at seasons end and likely won’t sign again with the habs. I think it must have come down to Gainey realizing over the last few weeks that this team may get in to the playoffs, but they are not a cup team. That being the case having Huet here makes no sense and as difficult as it is to see now, this type of deal to get a very good draft pick is the type of deal that eventually wins stanley cups. And for those of you who question what he got, Huet was not worth a 1st round pick in what is projected to be a strong draft in 2009.
131 BarrieHabFan
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:14 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The GM’s job is not to do what’s popular with the fans, but what’s right for the team. Time will tell (I hope) that Gainey has made the right moves. But chances are we won’t know until a year or two from now.
There may have been problems with Huet and Price. I think it’s clear Huet struggled with the heir-apparent on the team. Hopefully the new tandem can at least play well enough to make the playoff round(s) we do see, exciting.
132 h4life
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
BarrieHabFan
“What’s most dissapointing to me is that Gainey was probably in on Hossa down to the last minute and passed on making other deals because of this. Nothing anyone can do about that.”….
I agree!!!! Bob was bidding on Hossa, but too costly. But besides Hossa either no players were so attractive to BG or they had no interests coming to Montreal. C’est la vie! that’s business.
I am sitll confident with Habs of ‘08: No ALL-STAR forwards, but ALL FORWARDing.
133 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:27 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I don’t have a problem with trading Huet, or for what they got for him. I do have a problem with the fact that he wasn’t able to address any of the team’s deficiencies. We need help on the 2nd line scoring,help to make this a tougher team, and an experienced goalie to mentor Price(not Huet). So, in that respect, we are no better. Too bad he put all his eggs in 1 basket! and too bad he didn’t trade Ryder, because now, he’ll leave for NOTHING!
134 jessef
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:30 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
i think if your going to trade huet you could atleast get a little more for him. wow they pretty much gave him away!
135 groundworking
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:34 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I agree with Barrie. I think Gaigney recognized that the team was a playoff team and not a cup team…yet. Thus, trading away prospects, picks and Higgins for a rental, no matter how good, just isn’t worth it. I’ll put my faith in Gaigney in this one; I think he saw something that some of you guys saw as well–Huet did well, except under pressure.
136 Joe
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think you don’t realize the fact that Hossa will be playing with Sidney Crosby… Hey may not have done great in the playoffs in the past but he is going to be playing on a line with thee best set up player in the league. Also, I’m pretty sure Pittsburgh is at least 10 million under the cap… and since Sidney is only getting 8.7 million, they can afford Hossa. The habs just got worse… we needed him.. Congrats Pittsburgh on winning the cup.. three top ten scorers on one team… Gainey needs to go
137 Jaker1
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:48 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
People are saying Huet struggled,what about Michael Ryder. He is walking at season,s end for nothing. Make no mistake,Gainey is trying to make Huet’s trade sound like a strategic move. He made a major blunder. Huet was the better goalie and a veteran influence for when Price stumbled. Montreal players will put up with rookie mistakes for so long, then they will give up.Gainey moved like a rookie GM himself.
138 Mike Williamson
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:53 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Well Bob I`m glad you did not sell the farm for a Rental player,but trading a proven #1 goalie for an empty cup of coffee in 2009 just as the playoff push begins in ernest is just a little mind boggling !!!!!!!!
139 CM
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:55 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think the bottom line is that, whatever you may think of Huet, the Habs got less for him than the Leafs did for Hal Gill. That alone tells me that Gainey didn’t make a good deal.
140 habs_flames
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
CM is right on the mark, there’s no way to spin this other than a huge loss… Hal F’ing Gill got more of a return than Huet, Unbelievable
141 10Guy10
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:17 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I was told we had a deal done with Edmonton. Ryder,Lapierre & Halak for Stoll & Roloson. Made sense for both clubs; Habs need a experienced goalie Ryder UFA. But Edmonton backed out last minute. Hard to believe that Gainey would have dealt Huet without having a deal for Roloson secure, but maybe that’s
what happened. Roloson requested a trade can’t understand why Edmonton would not go forward with this deal. Huet came out of nowhere and I don’t believe he was a true No. 1 pressure goalie but I would think that teams that are in more need of goaltending would have offered something better than a 2nd round pick. Sometimes it feels like Gainry doesn’t explore all his options before making his decision.
142 BarrieHabFan
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:22 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
All of you who think Huet was worth more than a second round pick are either forgetful or conveniently ignoring the fact that he is an unrestriced free agent at seasons end.
Even though Hal Gill got more of a return he is signed beyond 2008.
143STUO11
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
does anyone know another site for hab gams. I checked Sopcast/P2P and I didn’t see it on the schedule!
144 patrick
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
that’s true, remember that Burke couldn’t give bryzliagov away for a seventh rounder,
trading a golaie like Huet can’t be compared to a defenseman like Gill, those interested in Huet would be those heading into the playoffs (i beleive washington will be there) and those goalies aren’t looking at Huet as a number one because they already have an est. #1, hence them going into the playoffs, most of the shitty teams have bad goaltending,but Huet’s won’t bring them to the post season at this point in the year, so what would they want with a rental like Huet?
145 CH2009
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:33 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Ryder is a UFA at the end of the season, and we got nothing for him?
Anyways wouldn’t it be great if Hossa got injured, and missed the rest of the season and playoffs? I’d love it! Better still, let Malking get injured. love it more. justice for all! I heard Atlanta didn’t play fair with Gainey. Hope Atlanta gets screwed.
146 habsalltheway
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:33 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I guess we will now see what the Habs are made of… Higgins said he wanted the trade dead line to be over with so you know who you have and just be able to go forward with the team. WELL HIGGINS YOU NOW HAVE YOUR TEAM SO SHOW US WHAT YOU CAN DO…….. GO HABS GO
147 patrick
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:33 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
sorry I am distracted…
148 Senet 1
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:58 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I get a real charge out of some of you guys. You have a promising team being built with youth by one of the best hockey men in the game today. Yes everyone would like to see us win the cup this year but this team was not built for this year it was built for 2008-2009 our 100th anniversary. Will we be successful maybe, but I certainly would not have given up what Pittsburg gave up for Hossa unless they know they can sign him. Huet was out of here at the end of the year anyway. We had to get something for him and yes it would have been nice to get more, but if more was not there then we got another potential prospect to help in the future. I am disappointed that we did not get something for Ryder because I think he will be gone at the end of the season too. Those of you who like to bad mouth Gainey should take a look at what we had we he arrived and what we have now. Is the team better yes, is it going to improve my guess is yes. Did we do it with free agents No! we did it with mostly draft picks, and the last time I checked most teams that build with draft picks usually are successful. I said all along that it was not that important that we make a big deal this year. This summer maybe but a GM cannot have a gun to his head in order to make a trade. Sam Pollock wouldn’t do it and neither will Gainey and I think they are cut from the same mold, just a little different time now than back then with the cap an all.
149 Senet 1
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:07 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Too bad Ryder did nbt get traded but you have to someone who wants him otherwise you cannot trade him. Come guys think about it, Ryder will probably not sign for next year here but maybe Gainey thinks he can sign him and then maybe trade him in the off season. Lets face it his market value is not that high that team are going to jump at him and pay 2.5M, if they do then they deserve him.
150 habsalltheway
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:11 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think that BG was right in not trading the future for Hossa … as for Huet, a lot of you guys wanted him gone and in today’s market you do not get a lot for a goalie (anaheim) so you get what you wanted *HUET GONE PRICE IN* ….the trade deadline is over so let us get over it and cheer on the great young team we have and will have for a long time to come …GO HABS GO
151STUO11
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Montreal is going to pass Ottawa in the standings and are going to play Boston,Philly or the rangers.
152 habs2b
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:31 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think tomorrow I’ll feel alittle better, but still a bit empty,because this morning Yahoo sports reported that Grabovski was recalled, and that habs had obtained Hossa. Shouldn’t there be some type of discipline for reporting something that didn’t happen? they got us sky high, and then despair. what a rollercoaster ride. I thought it was a done deal. If the habs get in the playoffs I’ll feel better.
153 habsalltheway
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The way OTT is playing The LAFFS will pass them… lol
154STUO11
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:45 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
lol montreal is now tied but I’m just saying. Ottawa is really bad. and they’e been like this since january, so It’s not a streak that they’re on, un less u can call 30 games a cold streak.
155 Rubberman
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:56 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Folks, the Habs aren’t winning the Cup this year. Everyone predicted they wouldn’t make the playoffs. Enjoy the year and the playoff run.
As for trades, do you think anybody wants Montreal to get better. NO. Think of all the anti-Hab fans. There are a lot and frankly most are idiots when it comes to MTL. I’m guessing the same goes for GMs. The Habs have won the Cup too often and NOONE WILL THROW THEM A BONE. That’s why MOntreal has to pay more than most teams. SCREw the rest of the league.
If I were Gillet I’d push a change in the revenue sharing plan (?)and try the keep the cash in MTL. Tell the other owners and player agents to play fair. See how the southern teams deal with free agency in a few yrs with MTL’s income!!!
Enjoy the year, it could be a good one.
156 Rubberman
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:57 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Sorry type o, “see how the southern teams deal with free agency in a few yers without MTL’s income”.
157STUO11
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 10:39 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I’m so glad Higgins wasn’t traded lol. He’s been a huge habs fan his whole life and now he plays for the habs, It’s just a great story. I almost think Higgins is better than Hossa. (Hossa only on pace for 72 pts!) Higgins is 24 years old!
158 patrick
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 10:41 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
samsonov scores both goals for canes! who’duthunkit
159 patrick
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 10:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
way to go boys! what a statement, f*ck Hossa!
160 Senet 1
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 10:45 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
well I would not plan the Cup pirade just yet, we should make the playoff but we need to start playing better in our own end especially now that we are going to rely on two rookie goalies. I personally think this is the right move. Our kids get some experience in the playoffs, I think Gainey should start attempting to sign Ryder as long as it is not to high and then if he continues to improve his play this year we either keep him or trade him in the summer. If we get two rounds in the playoffs I will be happy. If we get three that would be great. As far as the southern teams income is concerned eventually they either will not be part of the league or they will have to find more owners with deep pockets looking for tax right offs. They cannot keep going the way they are and survive, we need to be ready for the sell offs and take advantage at that point.
161STUO11
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 10:50 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
don’t get over excited but wow nice job guys. EXPLOSION!
162 habs2b
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:28 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Could someone please tell me why this was reported by Yahoo sports:
Hossa soon a Canadien: Yahoo report
posted by Dave Stubbs at 6h49 EST on Feb 26
Yahoo Sports, citing an unnamed NHL executive, is reporting this morning that Marian Hossa will today join the Canadiens in exchange for at least Michael Ryder
They should be fined heavily! for doing that to hab fans!
163 alexmullen4180
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:37 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Man give Gainey a break. He wasn’t willing to part with players who form the core of this team which is still only a few points out of 1st in the East. Higgins is developing into a solid top-six winger and everyone would have regretted dealing him for Hossa. And with the Huet move there is room to sign someone this summer. I know Gainey hasn’t made any significant FA signings but nothing attracts players like a winning team.
164 Brock
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 1:25 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Honestly I am happy that BG didnt trade the whole farm for Hossa.
IMO Pittsburgh gave up alot for a rental player.
For them they pretty much said lets win the cup now.
Because in two years that team will break apart.
Mark my words.
Had Hossa come to the habs the whole team chemistry would get thrown off.
We got rid of one Hossa why would we want another?
Also, Hossa is not a playoff performer.
BTW whoever said we need to win with all-stars?
I would much rather win with the team now because the team psyche is just too good to mess around with.
This year I predict we will make it to the 2nd round.
(this will increase the confidence and experience of our young guys and will be valuable for next year)
The Cup is coming next year for centennial anniversary!
GO HABS GO!
165 Here Come the Bruins
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 1:28 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Thanks for the playoff push guys.
13 CH2009 Posted
Patrice Bergeron is practicing asgain with the bruins. Bad news for hab fans.
I’m starting to get a sinking feeling
The Bruins look young and awesome and your crappy Habs are on the way to sucksville.
166Xtrahabsfan
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 2:56 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Fu*k the Bruins and the Sens ,we gots lots of heart in the Bullbogs,”Biron,etc”. Bring it on!!!!
167 Ice Man
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 9:00 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Dats rite Fu_k e’m.
168 Stanley08
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 10:20 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Somehow I feel that we put too much energy into Hossa and dropped the ball on Brad Richards.
Personally I think Richards would have been the man to get. That superstar forward that can do it all.
To think Dallas offered Mike Smith, Jussi Jokinen, Halpern and a first rounder.
I would have even asked Saku Koivu to waive his no trade and been better prepared.
My offer would have consisted of Halak, Koivu and you choice of Gabovski OR S. Kostistyn and a first rounder.
Sorry but for a playoff MVP and a young superstar like Richards we would be set for years to come.
I think the Habs might have dropped the ball!!
169 Ice Man
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 10:48 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
During the press conf. after the trade deadline yesterday, Gainey said that he could have easily moved Price & Halak. There was quite the demand for the two.
Gainey done well yesterday.
170 Ben
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 11:54 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Patrice Bergeron is practicing again. hooooooo, Praticing with is balls of a shaky guy that will stay far from the corners for the next 2 years. With him or without. The habs will whip you again and again and again. Go chit chat on the Bruins blog and get lost.
Go Habs Go
171 jack hab
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 12:38 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Good morning fellow desktop GMs. I’d like to say that most of the opinions and comments
on this site are pretty intelligent and entertaining. I got up this morning and read a bunch
of blogs that I don’t agree with, but make a lot of sense.
In other news… The Sens are finishing this year like they started last year… The Leafs are a
ship without a rudder… And Boston will always be a non-issue.
172 JohnS
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 1:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Apparently Atlanta wanted 4 players 3 of whom were playing in last nights game.
Too steep a price to pay for someone you might not be able to sign at the end of the season.
The team has started the Price era on the right foot so hopefully that continues this weekend against Buffalo and New Jersey.
173 Donnie
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 1:50 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Love it or hate it…….Gainey handed the torch to Price yesterday, and he’s gonna be our #1 for a long time. Best to get behind him now cuz he’s there and thats it.
Was it a good move?…..The next 17-18 games will tell that story, period.
Big 5-1 win with nothing from Kovy’s line is a step in the right direction….not saying the secondary scoring problem is over, but last night was promising.
Price is our man now….we knew it was coming and theres no more speculating as to when it was going to happen now. We were all excited about him taking the reigns…well, he’s got them…..alot of us thought it was too early and Gainey thinks its not…..probably gonna have to go with Bob on this, you know, with all his hockey and GM knowledge. Bottom line, Price is at the helm now, we all wanted him there….so now its just a matter of rooting our team on like we have every game night for years past. Gotta trust Bob’s instincts, and like I said, the rest of this season will tell the story….GO HABS GO !!!
174 habs2b
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 3:06 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
was anyone aware of the fact that Gainey focused solely on Hossa, with no other balls in the fire? So in other words, if you don’t get Hossa, which we didn’t, there’s nothing left. Is this the way a responsible GM should manage a team? Are you kidding? while other GM’s are working on multitude deals, Gainey has blinders on, only attempting to get 1 player. Did you people see what Gainey did in the off season? nothing! oh, yes all the UFA’s (except Hamrlik), sat in the pressbox last night(Breezer, Dandeneault, Smolinski).
And last year’s deadline, did nothing. the year before at deadline, nothing.
He is unable to make trades and sign free agents. So what the hell has he done?
remember that he isn’t the one who does the drafting, it’s Timmons.
We need help on our 2nd line, help on defence, need a faceoff centerman, need a 3rd defensive player, need an experienced goalie to mentor Price, a power forward, AND GAINEY DOES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING TO IMPROVE THIS TEAM!!!
This guy is afraid to make deals, he’s frail mentally, no guts, not aggressive, way too conservative.
And wait, until the offseason, because he’ll sign NOBODY AS USUAL!
As long as he is our GM this team will do nothing, and NEVER WIN THE CUP! MARK MY WORDS! absolutely shameful. in 4 years, he makes 1 trade. Are you kidding me? It probable would be better for us to miss the playoffs, because that’s the only way he gets fired. Once he’s gone, we will imprve and win the cup, and ONLY THEN!
175 hablifer
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 3:15 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I’m worried about the upcoming games, in Buff on Friday and Saturday vs NJ. I wouldn’t be surprised if we lose both. WE never beat those teams even tho we did beat NJ last time( because NJ stopped playing in the 3rd period).
so it’s crunch time. Which team will show up?
176 Senet 1
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 3:37 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
hab2b, I think you are away off base. Firstly it takes two teams to deal and other than Ryder which apparently know one wanted and Huet, we did not have much to trade without giving up the farm. Gainey is the guy that has the ultimate decision on draft day and every GM at least takes the advice of their scouting staff but the decision is still theirs to make. The three UFA signed players have all worked reasonably well for our team however, it has been said that know one expected our young players to develop as fast as they did. The bottom line is are we better today than we were last year at this time, well the answer is in the standings. I agree that we need a centreman who can win more faceoffs and a good stay at home defensemen, but I would not be willing to give up all the prospects that we have in order to achieve these items. I have said it before and I will say it again this team is being built for next year not this year, the fact that it has progressed faster than expected is good and says a lot for the management and coaches of the team. As far as trades made in the last four years it is always been a proven fact that you build a team through the draft and at the right time if the right player is available you either trade for him or sign a FA. Gainey approaches the trade process the same as Sam Pollick, Sam would never trade is youth only his veterans for youth and Sam did not have to deal with the Cap. I believe that this team is going in the right direction and I still believe if the right player is available Gainey will try to get him by next year or this summer. So I would suggest you stop your Gainey bashing and think back to when he was not hear and the team we had to live with before he took over the job.
177 groundworking
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 3:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think Gaigney made all the right moves yesterday. And I think he’s made the right moves for a long time. This team is young, over-performing beyond everybody’s wildest expectations (including mine, CBC’s, TSN’s, Sportnet’s and just about everybody at the start of the year). Also, what happens to team chemistry when you bring in a 7 million dollar or more guy who is less valuable of a player than those (Kovalev and Markov) who make considerably less money?
And why trade, Ryder, Lapierre, Higgins and Grabovski for a guy who is unproven in the playoffs, and who thinks he’s Jaromir Jagr? Hossa isn’t that good.
Good for Pittsburgh for picking him up. And good luck to Pitsburgh when they have three players eating up 50% of their salary cap. They’ll have a brilliant first line, Crosby, Hossa and Malkin, and then it’ll be like men’s league:
Crosby: “Hey guys, can we play 4 on 4 because we don’t have any subs?”
Carbonneau: “No. This is the NHL.”
Crosby: “Ok then. Can a few of your guys come play on our team?”
Carbonneau: “Brisebois, Gorges, put on a white jersey”
Crosby: “What about your spare goalie?”
Carbonneau: “Nope”
Crosby: “Oh why not!? Stop being a dork. You have a goalie sitting there on your bench doing nothing, and you’re going to make us turn our net around backwards! That’s pretty tight!!”
178 Senet 1
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 3:45 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Donnie I agree with your that we have to ge behind Price because he
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 2:09 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Guys I think an opinion should be based on the overall performance of the habs over the past 30 days. They haven’t played well, and changes, additions are necessary to the offence, simply to take some pressure off the #1 line. Also they need to tighten up defensively, and the goalies need to have better concentration and focus, and play their angles better.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 3:39 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The suspence is killing me !!!! First time in so many years I have been this excited about the deadline .
We sure have options , so Price starts tommorow against Atlanta … and of course some are saying this is cause Huet is out of here … LOL what another rumor?
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 4:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Tanguay is now not available. Is Hossa really going to come t Montreal? He sucks in the playoffs. But hey, are we even going to the playoffs?lol The habs have to be much better.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 4:17 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The Huet trade baffles me a bit… UFA at the end of year who will be looking for a Bryzgalov like contract($4.25M / season for a minimum of 3 years)… and he’s older (32)…
Is Price ready?? So hard to tell… maybe Melanson isn’t a good goalie coach or something… the potential for both is there, but they haven’t been proving it night after night…
Honestly thinking… I think we’d win as many games with Halak + Price in nets, and get something for Huet… we won’t want or need him next year…
my 2¢…
PS - Bring us Hossa! Ryder + Danis + 2nd round pick in 2010 (Hossa is technically a rental player, so we can’t give much more than that…if we had a guaranteed 2 more years…that would be different)
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 4:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
It’s sad to see Ryder go. Wouldn’t it be a shock if Gainey didn’t trade him MrBigtime?
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:00 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
It now appears that Calgary has decided not to trade Tanguay.
So Sundin, and now Tanguay off the trading board. Is it possible we could end up with nobody? I’m starting to get really bummed out.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:02 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
He has improved the last 4 games… but enough to keep him? I doubt it…
If Ryder doesn’t go, we’ve always wasted a lot of time…lol
It REALLLY looks like we will see action tommorow, would be nuts if it’s Hossa and he plays tommorow night against Atlanta…has that ever happened before?
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:15 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
gentlemen what would happen if we get nobody, how many of you guys will be upset?? Because it really looks like we will not get Hossa, I have no inside infomation on this matter but it`s a feeling I have…why us and not Detroit or Ottawa?…now Tanguay is off the radar so the offers for Hossa will be huge and are the Habs ready to give up more then they offered for a rental player.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:22 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
That’s why I think the habs will be after Prospal, Fedorov, Peca, Perrault, Recchi, or Stoll. But don’t be surprised if they also go after Jokinen.
I do think there is still a chance for Hossa, though, as Montreal does have very good prospects to move.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:42 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Forsburg just signed a 1 year deal with Colorado
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 5:51 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
They won’t go get anybody, I’m pretty sure.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 6:33 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
in my the other blog i was sayin huet and higgy or ryder for nabokov or any other good goalie…what do you guys think?
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 6:56 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Patrice Bergeron is practicing asgain with the bruins. Bad news for hab fans.
I’m starting to get a sinking feeling.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 6:58 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Barriehabfan you atre so right montral has VERY GOOD PROSPECTS so why give them up for a shot at one cup . Believe me there is many more cups in the future. I mean our future. Just my 2 cents.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 7:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
with all our prospects, we really can afford to give up a couple, without it hurting us. The real blue chippers won’t be traded.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 8:02 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
my stomach is turning in anticipation for this dead line, we need someone to play with koivu, poor guy is struggling cuz no one on his line is stepping up. he’s not a goal scorer, we makes plays….we need someone for him, and to take some reassure of kovi’s line. i hope we can get hossa, and sign him right away to an extension for a couple of years….i read somewere, i think it was on sportsnet.ca that atlanta was interested in, higgins, chipchura and grabovski. whould you guys make that trade???? its a little much i think…i would go something like: ryder, huet, draft pick…wat do u all think?
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 8:50 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
don’t know…have to think about it you know
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 9:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Hossa doesnt want to play in Atlanta. I say they trade ryder and kostopolis for holik and hossa. these 2 players would be key for a playoff rush
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 10:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I’m watching the sens-leafs game. 5-0 leafs in Ottawa. Boy do the sens look horrible. And we thought our D was bad?
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 10:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
no way we’re getting hossa for ryder, huet and draft pick
i’d give higgins, chipchura, grabovski and a pick for jokinen though
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 10:54 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Well my feeling is that if we cannot get anyone front line player then we trade our UFA for as many prospects or draft picks we can get. Huet will not be here next year and Brisebois, Ryder either. So we better get something for them before they leave. To be serious, all is not lost if we do not get a front line player. After watching the team play the last three games there is no way this team is going to win the cup playing like that and I would rather see us give our yound players some playoff experience in preparation for next year our 100th anniversary. Lets face it that has been the target date for this team anyway. Hopefully, we can pick up a couple of good free agents this summer and be prepared for 2008-2009. We could use a front line defensive defenceman as well.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:05 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
how about trading Huet to Tampa for their #1 pick? you know they’re finishing in last place, so would be a good deal for us.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:11 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
TB just traded Prospal to Philly for Picard and 3rd round draft pick
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:23 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
CH2009 has a good idea if TB would go for it. They do need a goalie and at sometime we need to get a first round pick in the top five soon in order to find that offensive superstar we have been looking for. I am surprised at that trade with Phily. Picard and a 3rd does not help their offense and I am not so sure that Picard is their answer on defence.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:25 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
basically Philly got Prospal for nothing. he has 29 goals. How come Gainey didn’t go get him? we missed the boat on that one. But Holmgren is a very aggressive GM, unlike ours.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:30 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
LOL so what they got Prospal , why do you feel the need to question everything? What do you know about him? Who cares what other teams are doing, lets see what happens and when it is all said and done then we will have all the fodder we need to fire our mouths off eh !!
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
prospal is GARBAGE, you would want him on your team? you must be on crack…if you think prospal can win us a cup you should change your name to CH2099
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:41 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
trade huet to tampa for their #1 pick? are you nuts? Huet’s not worth a #1 pick, plus he’s a ufa this summer,
once again every trade idea on this site is basically trade ryder and huet for the other team’s best player
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
If Bob Gainey doesn’t do anything I’ll be so pissed off! Where was our offence last game?
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
and Higgins can’t go!!!
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:52 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
you’re telling us you wouldn’t give up a Picard like player and a third round pick for a 29 goal scorer? you must be on crack! not that he alone would win us a cup but it’s a pretty good step in the right direction. philly lost nothing and gained a lot.
Posted on February 25th, 2008 at 11:59 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
also maybe we should get Gratton from TB, centerman, big and strong, and great on faceoffs. I bet we could get him for a prospect.
1 thing is for sure. Gainey can’t come away empty handed. he has to get a winger who can score, otherwise we’re screwed!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:03 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
why do you people say we can’t score? last time i checked we were in the TOP 5 for goals scored? where did all these goals come from? oh ya i forgot the nhl just hands out goals left and right…it’s not like we are suffering in that department, if no deal is made we are not doomed!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:12 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
We are getting Hossa and to that you had a Holik or Recchi, Wadell is really interested in the kids we have in the American league, people wake up, I’m really tired of reading, keep the kids, get round picks hello, Am I dumb or what ? We have more prospect that we can even put on our lineup ……. Most of them will end their Careers in the farm team of the Canadiens since we have too many. We gotta give a chance to a few and take advantage of the situation.
Go Habs Go
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:22 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Yes we have good young stock, and I get the feeling we will end up with something , as I have stated it could be something we are not expecting also, only one day to go people … peace out
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:36 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The good news is that if we don’t get Hossa, it probably means some other team (like Ottawa) overpaid for him. The Habs are a good young team that are only getting better. Hossa is UFA at the end of the year and, barring an agreement that only the Habs and a few other teams (not Ottawa) have cap room to make, Hossa is a playoff rental. Would we really want to lose Chris Higgins forever for the sake of a rental player? Pas mois.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:38 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Don could well be right. There are a lot of rumours out there regarding players being moved that haven’t been spoken of until now. Including Malkin if you can beleive that.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:51 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I could see Malkin moving to New York in exchange for the New York Rangers, Madison Square Gardens, the Statue of Liberty and a third round pick in 2008.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:26 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
If we get Hossa I’ll be happy. Except for the fact that Higgins might have to go. If that happens. I say we chant Gainey sucks! at the thrashers game. But it isn’t hossa’s fault so chant Hossa after just to make him feel better. It’s just between Montreal and Ottawa right now. Bob Gainey and Brian Murray are probably going at it!lol If higgins is involved gainey DON’T DO IT!!! Get a little player like Jarret Stoll or Chris Gratton!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:29 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
and (superfan), you do have a really good point, It’s just that we have a chance to improve our team, and we all want to come first so we can go 4-0 against the Bruins! We’re 3rd among scoring(pretty sure). Hossa would take us to #1 or #2.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:38 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Have faith boy’s … look at where we are now in standings , we are not in any real trouble , Its not in Bob’s makeup to trade the house for a rental, he is more the type that would not do that, He wont give away for a rental, Hossa will either be here long term , or he came over for something we can gamble away now… Does Bob look like he dont know what he is doing? Dallas anyone? Oh ye of little faith!!!
this is it boy’s this is doomsday !!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:04 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
word is habs are offering Ryder, Grabovski, Lapierre for Hossa.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:12 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Hossa to Montreal
Maxim Lapierre, Michael Ryder, Grabovski and a pick could be heading to Atlanta
This is the word on the street…
I wouldn’t be against this, I am not a big Lapierre fan so far…
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:26 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think that that would be a trade that most of us would agree on. No real loss and a huge gain
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:37 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Grabovski is too small to play for the habs, Lapierre is a 3rd or 4th liner and really not great defensively, and of course Ryder is UFA and not figuring in the future on this team. I would definitely not mind this, even if we include a pick.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:48 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
TFP reporting that most other teams, including Ottawa and Boston, are out of the Hossa race. An Atlanta source says the price-tag is too high. This leaves Montreal in the running.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
MONTREAL (TICKER) —The Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday recalled center Mikhail Grabovski from Hamilton of the American Hockey League.
THIS IS AS GOOD AS DONE!
This is not a coincidentce by any means…
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:50 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
TSN reporting that Montreal has traded Huet for a second round pick to Washington? What the hell is that?!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:56 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Seems like a horrible return…
Maybe the confidence and pressure they are now putting on Price is what is neeed…
in Bob we trust~
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 12:57 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
HUET traded to Washington for a 2nd round draft pick. YAHOO!!!!!!!
Thank god he’s gone. we really was playing bad, letting in multiple soft goals/game.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:00 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
deep draft this year, good trade Bob
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:02 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Jeff Hackett = Christobal Huet
Here and Gone… we should got more, but Gainey has to pull the trigger now on Hossa… come on Bob!
THE PRICE IS RIGHT!
GO HABS GO!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Why would they not have seen if they ould have gotten more they need a tough playing forward so they could protect their stars
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:15 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Thank-you and see you Huet,here comes the great tandum oh Halak and Price ,the king is dead,god bless the king!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:35 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Its a 09 draft pick , not 08 pick
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 1:50 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I don’t know what to make of the Huet trade just yet. I’ll refrain from
comment until the end of the deadline. Price has proved that in time
he will emerge into a force - but that time is not just yet. I think the
present pressure will kill him. In my opinion it is Halak who can step
right in there on a consistent basis and get the job done.
Wow!!…I hope I’m right.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:05 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Huet must have been moved for a pick to clear up cap room for someone big!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:13 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Patrick sound dead on. Huet for a second round draft pick sounds like a horrible trade. Huet is worth at least a 1st round draft pick. The Canadiens must have dumped his 2+ million dollar salary, and don’t have to sign him for 6+ million next several years. I’m surprised that he wasn’t included in the Hossa trade! I curious what comes next. Maybe the Canadiens recalled Grabovski for the Hossa trade.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:35 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
in addition to Hossa, habs should try to get Peca, plays center, great at faceoffs and good defensive forward.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:52 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Not sure I’m a big fan of the “rent a body for the playoffs” school of thought. Sure, having Hossa would be fun, I suppose, but most analysts agree that he would be a short-ter rental, and unlikely to sign with the team this summer. We have a team that is playing well and winning as a team. I can’t imagine that throwing a journeyman in there–no matter how talented–would be a good thing.
I agreed with Sundin’s justification for staying in Toronto. For winning the cup to mean anything, you have to have gone through the entire season with the team. The other great thing about him staying there is that he makes the Leafs too competitive to end up in the basement and have a shot at Stamkos/Doughty. Ha! Stupid Leaves …
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 2:57 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I wanna hear about Hossa soon… time is ticking away…
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 3:20 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
HOT OF THE PRESS ……………
Montreal got:
HOSSA in return for Higgins, Lapierre, Grabovski & Ryder
&
OLAF KOLZIG & 2 round pick in 2009 In return for HUET
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 3:21 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
where you getting that… not true
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 3:26 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I realize that cap space has been cleared, but as it stands at the moment
we’ve lost out on the Huet trade.
I haven’t heard any more news out of Montreal… Still some time left, however.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 3:56 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
ummm. only about 5 mins left now… cuttin it pretty close if something else is in the works
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 3:58 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
WE DIDN’T GET HOSSA! PITT DID! DAMN YOU GAINEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:01 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Hossa to Pits….. hmmm Lacavier? theres still time… theres still time… lol
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:02 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
leave it up to Gainey to do NOTHING! as USUAL! last year did squat, and again this year NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so, again we only have 1 line! NO PLAYOFFS GUYS!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:03 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:03 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Pittsburg gave up a bunch of players for him…..who cares he chokes in the playoffs.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:04 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
WTF GAINEY?!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:05 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I’m happy, in a way. Look what Pitsburgh had to give up. We’d have had to give up Higgins, a bunch of prospects, and a first round pick for a rental. Not a good deal for Pittsburgh. It wouldn’t have been a good deal for Montreal.
Gaigney didn’t give up on the players in the room. Pitsburgh lost some good talent for this year only. They won’t be able to sign Hossa once Crosby and Malkin’s rookie contracts expire.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The Habs are fighting for first in the East, putting together a great year and Gainey’s only move on deadline day is to give away his starting goalie for nothing. Pathetic. They probably wouldn’t have made the finals, but at least go far to give the young guys some experience. No, they’ve given up already, like every other year. It’s hard to root for a team that obviously cares less about their success than their fans do.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:09 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
And don’t underestimate that second round pick in 2009. He or she could win the playoffs for us in 2015. LOL. Omg we’re screwed.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:09 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Calm down, kids! You all bought the hype, but the fact is you all know Hossa was NEVER a good fit for the Habs. I’d even surmise that Gainey never even made an offer for his services. That said, I’m pretty sure Tanguay or Campbell would have been a good fit, and Gainey probably made some moves in that direction, but credit him for having the restraint not to succumb to deadline fever.
For better or worse, we now have our team for the rest of the season. And make no mistake, it IS a playoff team.
Go Habs!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:09 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
What do you mean “Gainey didn’t give up on the players in the room” He gave up Huet for a bag of pucks.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Ok so looks like we will not make any big move , not sure I understand the Huet idea here … just dont know
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:14 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Pitt definitely overpaid!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:18 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
when they win the cup, who will care what they gave up! Hossa, Crosby , Malkin, Staal. they’re loaded with talent! and we have 1 line!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:18 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I just don’t understand. Has this team made any good trades in the last 10-15 years? The way this organization treats it’s goaltenders…even if Price is the next Roy, he’ll be gone in two seasons after he loses three games in a row. I’m just glad Montreal didn’t have the chance to draft Crosby. He would have been dealt for a funny looking mascot and a left skate four months later. Unbelievable.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:19 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
They have so many stars just call them “The Milky Way”
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:20 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Gainey is all talk and no action! I will never believe him again! and he kkeps Ryder and gets nothing for him! real smart move Bib!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:20 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I wonder if I’m going to hear all about how we tried to get players, but they just didn’t
want to play in Montreal… or is that song reserved for July 1st.
Drafting and scouting are definite strong points to this organization, but, trading has not been
particularly gratifying for this team in recent years.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:20 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
sorry for the typo errors.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:22 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think all in all,it’s all good.i’ve been asking for Huet to move on for some time now,can’t wait for Halak,right on Bob!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:23 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Not getting Hossa was like a kick in the Nuts.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:23 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
If Gainey is still the GM next year, I’m skipping trade deadline day, because Gainey NEVER does anything anyways! can’t sign any UFA’a and can’t make any deals! sooooooooooooooo angry with Gainey!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:26 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Xtrahabsfan
I know you’re not the biggest Huet fan - but I just refuse to believe that basically
throwing him away for next to nothing was the right thing to do. To be honest
I’m a little disappointed right now.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:28 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Is this it guys, or can there be a deal still going down?
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:28 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
lol, we actually did worst than last year lol. At least we got Gorges last year. Go Bob Go lol
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:29 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
hey CH2009 if gainey is stil the GM next year….are you on crack????
watch the boys play well tonight now that the trade deadline is over.
look what Pittsburg gave up for Hossa…….way too much for a rental player
The Atlanta Thrashers have traded sniper Marian Hossa and winger Pascal Dupuis to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for prospect Angelo Esposito, forwards Colby Armstrong and Erik Christensen and a first-round pick.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:29 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Not angry here, sometimes the price is too high, we will see how Pittsburgh does with him.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
And it isn’t even Washington’s 2nd round pick in 2009. According to TSN, it’s actually Anaheim’s. Not getting Hossa, or anyone, I can live with. But that in conjuction with throwing your #1 goalie away? After you make it known that you’re interested in doing something big? I need someone to explain this to me. Now, do I watch Montreal get beat by Atlanta tonight, or just take a break from the madness?
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:33 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think the issue with Huet is rather simple. Gainey didn’t believe he could win with Huet. With this mentality, you might as well let him go and get SOMETHING for him. He’s a UFA, so they would have lost him.
So how come he only got a 2nd round draft pick? I think it’s really comes down to confidence. Huet is a lot like Theodore.. When he’s on his game, he’s very very good. When he’s not, he stinks up the place worse than a skunk run over by a transport on a highway - he stinks. Lately, Huet hasn’t given Gainey and I believe most GMs in the league that he’s currently worth his salary.
Sure it’s unfortunate, but at least we got a 2nd round pick instead of losing him, because I’m definitely sure Gainey would NOT have signed Huet this year.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:34 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
hey lucky: yoou’re on F#$%ing crack man! tell me what wonderful trades Gainey has made in the last 2 years?????????????????????????????
He never does anything! He makes promises and gets nobody! and Hossa wasn’t the only player out there? he could have picked up a another winger.
you don’t win with 1 small line.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:37 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Ah come on, everything was on our side going into the trade deadlines and now we come out of it worse then before, we dont get the star we should of got, HOSSA, and on top of that we loose a not so bad goalie for nothing. Price is not ready, i bet halak will out perform him, and why the hell did we call up Grabovski, hes just an ugly midget on skates. We seriously got FCk over. We will have to wait for the next season to see anything big to happen to the Habs.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:38 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Why trade Huet and not Ryder. They could have gotten Huet for another year.You will definately lose Ryder after this year. Pittsburgh got better,philadelphia got better, Ottawa got better, Montreal got worse. Why would Gainey let Huet go for a second round pick. This makes no sense. Rest in Peace Price.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:38 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
JR
You’re thoughts are interesting. Whispers in the media say that Ryder is unhappy
with his ice time - he is also gone at the end of the year.
I have been thinking for a while that Huet and Ryder could have been shopped
as a package. I’m no expert here, but I see far too many missed opportunities
come this time of year.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:39 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I agree that Gainey didn’t think the Habs could win with Huet. But is Huet + Price worse than Price alone? I mean for this year. I didn’t expect them to sweep their way to the finals, but win a series or two, give the young players the experience. This move, and the lack of anything (ANYTHING!) else, tells the players, “Let’s just try again in three years.” I think this will totally bring the team down.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:40 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Jaker1
You missed Washington!! LOL
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:41 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Guys think about what the Penguins gave up for a rental player! If Gainey had to beat that he would trade Higgins,Halak,RyanMcDonough,MaxPacioretty and a first rounder. and would you guys rather have that happen? Gainey might have been smart. there’s no doubt that he tried his hardest.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:41 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Btw, I think Price is a good goaltender and will possibly be a great one in the future. I hope this huge amount of pressure and attention doesn’t destroy him. Too much too soon for a 20 year old.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:43 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Montreal had hossa in their pockets, and then pittsburg comes out of no where. Although pittsburg did give alot, but in return they now have one of the top 3 best iffense in the leagues if not the best, shame on u bob.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:46 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I can’t believe I listened to this for 3 hours for nothing…and I mean nothing. Granted we would’ve had to deal Huet eventually anyway, but dear god! what the hell is Gainey up to?? are best team and years and he decides not to build..even a little. I shouldn’t even be surprised.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:46 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
STUO11
No doubt that BG didn’t try. I don’t doubt that for a second. What I don’t understand is how
a team that I thought was a buyer ended up being a seller. And I will always feel that
we could have gotten a better return for Huet (packaged with another player or on his own).
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:47 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I don’t have a problem with losing Hossa. I don’t think he is all that but I think Gainey let Waddell keep him on a string when there were probably other deals that could have been done. Federov,Peca and others. I think Bob has Reibero and Iginla Itis.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:54 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
WTF!!!! I can;t believe NOTHING was done!!!
Watch the complete and utter BREAKDOWN of our team tonight!
I can hear him now! “Oh we felt that the chemistry shouldn’t be messed with! And ummmmmm Oh they were asking too much!!!”
WHY DIDN’T YOU HAVE OTHER DEALS READY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FUC*** THAT’S GM 101!!
SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD DAY!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:54 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Well, that was a worst case scenario for the Habs. They gave up goaltending depth and never followed it up with a reliable backup just in case Price can’t handle the load. They then added absolutely no forwards to a team that needed depth and size at the position. They had tons of depth at defense and had guys like Ryder with expiring contracts and they managed to do absolutely nothing with it. Between last year, this offseason and now this and I think Gainey has shown how bad he is dealing with contracts and players. Almost every team around them (including Pitt, NJ, Wash, Ott, Phi, and Car) got better while they stayed the same and left a HUGE question mark with their goaltending. If all this guy can do is draft and then let players like Robidas, Ribiero, Ryder, and Huet go, what is the frigging point.
The Penguins transformed that drafting depth into one of the most lethal lists of forwards now. He sat around and waited for another team to swoop in, just like all the free agents.
Maybe him suiting up the other night was a preview for his grand solution to bring them back to the cup.
If all he can do is draft, he should be a scout and leave the GM duties to someone with a pair.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 4:56 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Even the Leafs got a 2nd rounder AND a 5th for Hal Gill!!??
Wow, is this even true?? A rental gm does better than BG.
Yikes!!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:04 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I don’t care how well “the system” has worked out this year. He has set them up for failure. I can already see the offseason now.
No major UFA will sign with Montreal….that is a given.
Kovalev gets a shiny new contract and does absolutely nothing based on one good year of service this year.
Ryder leaves and returns to his 30 goal form with another team next season.
Price, coming off a complete collapse this year, will have no veteran backup to ensure that the Canadiens can even make the playoffs the following year.
Hossa made so much sense in that it was the winger they needed to pair with Koivu and have 2 legit scoring lines. It also gives him 3 months to negotiate a new contract since everyone knows he can’t do that during UFA season. He could have dumped Ryder for something and possibly brought in the veteran backup goalie at the same time in the form of Hedberg if he was going to have to part with good prospects.
That comeback win against the Rangers showed how incredible Montreal fans are and that it is the greatest NHL city and all Bob did was piss on that legacy by skating around an dhaving his jersey retired one day and then sitting his hands and trying to explain how the most hisotric franchise in the league couldn’t swing any deals to improve themselves.
He is a disgrace and deserves to be fired before the team even hits the ice tonight.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:06 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
WTF!!!!!! Nothing done. We now may miss the playoffs. We could have at least tried to pick up a goaltender to help Price down the stretch. Maybe Gainey has a deal worked out for the draft in June. Lets hope! Anyways, about tonight. Price records his second shutout. The Habs will all be thinking clearly now, no worries about who will be leaving.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I agree with one thing. We could have got a 1st rounder for Huet. Or at least a player!!! Bob could have got a little guy, but I think he really tried for Hossa but the Penguins were gay with him. I’m glad Pittsburhg got Hossa because they traded away soooo much! Montreal can walk out of this having a chance to win the cup for the next 5 years. Yes I’m really depressed that Montreal didn’t get someone, and I already had Hossa on the habs roster in NHL 08. but montreal is still 5th in the east and 3rd best offence!And Bob Gainey did try!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Gainey is a bum.. they need someone who has a decent command of the english language negotiating or your going to see this year after year.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Higgins, Ryder and a pick and the deal would’ve been made. But things happen and maybe Gainey was smart for saying no, but why not get somebody, anybody. You give our number #1 goalie away right before the playoffs for nothing, and we hand the wheel over to Price who’s been playing ok, at best.
The writing is on the wall for yet another nose dive.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:15 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
trying is for losers! doing something is for winners! WE NEVER do anything!. Why didn’t GAiney have other trades in the mix? You can’t put all your eggs in 1 basket? unbelievable! this team will go nowhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every team got better, and we got worse!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:18 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
So that CAPS are 11 points behind us and they somehow get our Number 1 goalie, Cooke, and Federov.. What did Gainey bring us.. a bag of pucks and a draft pick for 2000 fking 9. Gainey is either missing the balls or the abilty (probably the later) to make trades on the clock. Very disapointed.. we are now worse off than we were yesteday.. BRAVO GAINEY!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
we went thru this same scenario last year, with the same results. If Gainey couldn’t get Hossa, how about having other trades in place? I saw other potential players available for simply draft picks. As well, we’re now losing Ryder for nothing. Didn’t Gainey learn anything from the Souray situation last year? Ans I think he should have gotten an older experienced goalie to mentor Price.
How can this team expect to challenge with only 1 scoring line and 2 rookie goalis? I’m so very disappointed.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:29 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
CHRIS
In my books, it’s not about the impact player coming to habland. It’s more about
not getting fair value for our goalie. I’m sorry folks, like him or hate him, Huet is
worth more than just a 2nd rounder. Heck Chad Kilger even garnered a 3rd from
Florida.
That’s it for me folks, enjoy the game tonight!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Lol guys, I love the Habs, but you should all get down to earth and realize that Washington got better, Pitsburgh, Atlanta lol, Ranger… Phily, Ottawa. Toronto aren’t to far from a spot. And Montreal, Lost a a good player for nothing this year…. Nothing next year….lol but a second round pick in 2 years with what whomever might get drafted, probably won’t play before another 5 years. Woohoo. Grabowski is back up, My good friend Ryder, we love you, but guess what ??? Tonight… your on the press box. Anyhow, I’m done and with all teams getting better, I ain’t sure that even next year. the Habs will be able to give a gift of a Cup to their fan’s…
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:47 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Just because everyone else made moves, it doesn’t mean that they are better. Look at the Rangers. They are stacked, they are good but not great. All these players that moved today still have to gel with their new teams. Now the Habs on the other hand have no new players to worry about. They have already gelled.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 5:48 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
First off, Habs fans know hockey so we should be pissed. How deep do you think we’ll go in the playoffs with 1 line, a good (but not great) goalie? True, I believe Gainey did his best but like CH2009 said, why not have a backup? why not try and build on the momentum we have and try to go deep in the playoffs?
It’s frustrating to not take advantage of trades and drafts year after year.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:05 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
it would have been nice to get another defenseman to protect Price. i have no problem with trading Huet. but if price suffers an injury, gainey will have learned a powerful lesson. Montreal’s offense is far more productive than Pittsburgh’s so montreal didn’t need hossa as badly.
but, the team did need a third line center and federov was available and certainly they could have found some responsible defensive specialist with playoff experience for depth.
teams are made in the draft and the off season, not at the deadline. gainey made the usual lowball offers and got pushed aside by motivated buyers. that’s his style. it’s the same reason he doesn’t get free agents.
i am baffled that ryder was not traded. gainey should have had a backup plan to trade ryder when the hossa deal fell apart.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Have to agree with Jack Hab’s comments. I can live without getting Hossa because I think we would have given up too much.
But for Gainey to trade Huet for a second round pick is not acceptable we could and should have done better.
We would have been better off hanging on to Huet even if it meant losing him to free agency at the end of the season.
Gainey has weakened the habs going into the final stretch for the playoffs.
I believe Price is the future of this team but to intentionally go into the playoffs without an experienced goaltender on your roster is just stupid.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:13 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
LOL I love reading comments, we got to where we are how? Was it because of Huet alone?
If the answer is no then where is the problem? If you think we are where we are because of Huet , then we are in deep doo doo. I think that this team has some great young players and they should play, let them play and just let things happen. No matter what happens we did not sell the farm, we have not added an unknown face and character to the room. One guy is gone, a guy that was not going to be here next year anyways. Where is the real problem with this?
Let the kids play and let’s see where we are in April , after that there is the free agent season and a draft , and back to Habs edition 2008 - 2009 our younger ones are older .. Sure maybe having Hossa’s 21 points in 50 playoff games was we needed for that cup!!!! MMMMM wait a sec 21 points in 50 games? At what cost?
peace out
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:16 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Here’s what I think happened with Huet. I think Gainey had a proposed deal for Marian Hossa with Don Waddell that included goalie Hedbergh. He jumped the gun and traded Huet to free up cash for possible negotiations with Hossa. People why else was Garbovski called up. There is no way Gainey would feed Carey Price to the Lions for a second round pick. I think Gainey was out foxxed on this one by Waddell.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:39 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think you nailed it Jaker1, By the way, why is everyone so happy to just go into a trade deadline and not get completely screwed? “good job Gainey, you didn’t completely sink the ship, you just burned all the lifeboats, congrats!”
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:47 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Agreed to Jaker1 and most of you guys…
One point we have to face: Huet cannot handle games with pressure. If Habs enters playoff (mostly likely this season, :)) he would be another Gerber.
Bob now should be prepared for playoffs. So Hossa is not worth of breaking the existing Habs team. And Huet cannot help Habs go further in the playoffs. Playoff is to Play “nerve”.
Huet is just a 4th year Leasing Luxury Cadilac, but we need to run faster and farther, better a new BMW…
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 6:54 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Plain and simple……..we lost this one. Gainey tried…..and i am sure that he did….but the cost was too high. Loosing Huet will hurt us when the play-offs hit. I am sure a deal fell through on Gainey…..its the only logical explanation he would trade Huet and leave us with two un-experienced goaltenders for the play-offs….Anyways….time must go on….
Gainey messed up and we will pay for it….Mark my words!!!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:01 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
so who do we have on our 2nd line? NOBODY, SAME AS BEFORE! wasn’t our goal, to get a winger for KOIVU? it’s 12 years, and we still HAVEN’T GOTTEN HIM A WINGER! DISGUSTING! and those of you who think we’re going to sign in the offseason,a UFA scorer, dream on! it NEVER happens. players don’t want to come here. So next year at this same time, like a broken record, we’ll be in the same situation. some things about this team never change. as long as Gainey is our GM, don’t expect a cup contender!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:10 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I’m disappointed that the habs didn’t land anyone. But I am slightly pleased that Gainey passed on Hossa for the price that Atlanta eventually got. Hossa is a rental and without assurance that he will re-sign with the team Pittsburgh paid a huge price. And Pittsburgh likely can’t even afford to sign him for next year, so they better plan on winning the cup in ‘08!
What’s most dissapointing to me is that Gainey was probably in on Hossa down to the last minute and passed on making other deals because of this. Nothing anyone can do about that.
As for Huet, I was shocked at first. Then I thought about it and the fact that he’s played very poorly of late, is a UFA at seasons end and likely won’t sign again with the habs. I think it must have come down to Gainey realizing over the last few weeks that this team may get in to the playoffs, but they are not a cup team. That being the case having Huet here makes no sense and as difficult as it is to see now, this type of deal to get a very good draft pick is the type of deal that eventually wins stanley cups. And for those of you who question what he got, Huet was not worth a 1st round pick in what is projected to be a strong draft in 2009.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:14 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The GM’s job is not to do what’s popular with the fans, but what’s right for the team. Time will tell (I hope) that Gainey has made the right moves. But chances are we won’t know until a year or two from now.
There may have been problems with Huet and Price. I think it’s clear Huet struggled with the heir-apparent on the team. Hopefully the new tandem can at least play well enough to make the playoff round(s) we do see, exciting.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
BarrieHabFan
“What’s most dissapointing to me is that Gainey was probably in on Hossa down to the last minute and passed on making other deals because of this. Nothing anyone can do about that.”….
I agree!!!! Bob was bidding on Hossa, but too costly. But besides Hossa either no players were so attractive to BG or they had no interests coming to Montreal. C’est la vie! that’s business.
I am sitll confident with Habs of ‘08: No ALL-STAR forwards, but ALL FORWARDing.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:27 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I don’t have a problem with trading Huet, or for what they got for him. I do have a problem with the fact that he wasn’t able to address any of the team’s deficiencies. We need help on the 2nd line scoring,help to make this a tougher team, and an experienced goalie to mentor Price(not Huet). So, in that respect, we are no better. Too bad he put all his eggs in 1 basket! and too bad he didn’t trade Ryder, because now, he’ll leave for NOTHING!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:30 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
i think if your going to trade huet you could atleast get a little more for him. wow they pretty much gave him away!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:34 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I agree with Barrie. I think Gaigney recognized that the team was a playoff team and not a cup team…yet. Thus, trading away prospects, picks and Higgins for a rental, no matter how good, just isn’t worth it. I’ll put my faith in Gaigney in this one; I think he saw something that some of you guys saw as well–Huet did well, except under pressure.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think you don’t realize the fact that Hossa will be playing with Sidney Crosby… Hey may not have done great in the playoffs in the past but he is going to be playing on a line with thee best set up player in the league. Also, I’m pretty sure Pittsburgh is at least 10 million under the cap… and since Sidney is only getting 8.7 million, they can afford Hossa. The habs just got worse… we needed him.. Congrats Pittsburgh on winning the cup.. three top ten scorers on one team… Gainey needs to go
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:48 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
People are saying Huet struggled,what about Michael Ryder. He is walking at season,s end for nothing. Make no mistake,Gainey is trying to make Huet’s trade sound like a strategic move. He made a major blunder. Huet was the better goalie and a veteran influence for when Price stumbled. Montreal players will put up with rookie mistakes for so long, then they will give up.Gainey moved like a rookie GM himself.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:53 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Well Bob I`m glad you did not sell the farm for a Rental player,but trading a proven #1 goalie for an empty cup of coffee in 2009 just as the playoff push begins in ernest is just a little mind boggling !!!!!!!!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 7:55 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think the bottom line is that, whatever you may think of Huet, the Habs got less for him than the Leafs did for Hal Gill. That alone tells me that Gainey didn’t make a good deal.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:08 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
CM is right on the mark, there’s no way to spin this other than a huge loss… Hal F’ing Gill got more of a return than Huet, Unbelievable
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:17 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I was told we had a deal done with Edmonton. Ryder,Lapierre & Halak for Stoll & Roloson. Made sense for both clubs; Habs need a experienced goalie Ryder UFA. But Edmonton backed out last minute. Hard to believe that Gainey would have dealt Huet without having a deal for Roloson secure, but maybe that’s
what happened. Roloson requested a trade can’t understand why Edmonton would not go forward with this deal. Huet came out of nowhere and I don’t believe he was a true No. 1 pressure goalie but I would think that teams that are in more need of goaltending would have offered something better than a 2nd round pick. Sometimes it feels like Gainry doesn’t explore all his options before making his decision.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:22 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
All of you who think Huet was worth more than a second round pick are either forgetful or conveniently ignoring the fact that he is an unrestriced free agent at seasons end.
Even though Hal Gill got more of a return he is signed beyond 2008.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
does anyone know another site for hab gams. I checked Sopcast/P2P and I didn’t see it on the schedule!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
that’s true, remember that Burke couldn’t give bryzliagov away for a seventh rounder,
trading a golaie like Huet can’t be compared to a defenseman like Gill, those interested in Huet would be those heading into the playoffs (i beleive washington will be there) and those goalies aren’t looking at Huet as a number one because they already have an est. #1, hence them going into the playoffs, most of the shitty teams have bad goaltending,but Huet’s won’t bring them to the post season at this point in the year, so what would they want with a rental like Huet?
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:33 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Ryder is a UFA at the end of the season, and we got nothing for him?
Anyways wouldn’t it be great if Hossa got injured, and missed the rest of the season and playoffs? I’d love it! Better still, let Malking get injured. love it more. justice for all! I heard Atlanta didn’t play fair with Gainey. Hope Atlanta gets screwed.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:33 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I guess we will now see what the Habs are made of… Higgins said he wanted the trade dead line to be over with so you know who you have and just be able to go forward with the team. WELL HIGGINS YOU NOW HAVE YOUR TEAM SO SHOW US WHAT YOU CAN DO…….. GO HABS GO
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:33 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
sorry I am distracted…
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 8:58 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I get a real charge out of some of you guys. You have a promising team being built with youth by one of the best hockey men in the game today. Yes everyone would like to see us win the cup this year but this team was not built for this year it was built for 2008-2009 our 100th anniversary. Will we be successful maybe, but I certainly would not have given up what Pittsburg gave up for Hossa unless they know they can sign him. Huet was out of here at the end of the year anyway. We had to get something for him and yes it would have been nice to get more, but if more was not there then we got another potential prospect to help in the future. I am disappointed that we did not get something for Ryder because I think he will be gone at the end of the season too. Those of you who like to bad mouth Gainey should take a look at what we had we he arrived and what we have now. Is the team better yes, is it going to improve my guess is yes. Did we do it with free agents No! we did it with mostly draft picks, and the last time I checked most teams that build with draft picks usually are successful. I said all along that it was not that important that we make a big deal this year. This summer maybe but a GM cannot have a gun to his head in order to make a trade. Sam Pollock wouldn’t do it and neither will Gainey and I think they are cut from the same mold, just a little different time now than back then with the cap an all.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:07 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Too bad Ryder did nbt get traded but you have to someone who wants him otherwise you cannot trade him. Come guys think about it, Ryder will probably not sign for next year here but maybe Gainey thinks he can sign him and then maybe trade him in the off season. Lets face it his market value is not that high that team are going to jump at him and pay 2.5M, if they do then they deserve him.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:11 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think that BG was right in not trading the future for Hossa … as for Huet, a lot of you guys wanted him gone and in today’s market you do not get a lot for a goalie (anaheim) so you get what you wanted *HUET GONE PRICE IN* ….the trade deadline is over so let us get over it and cheer on the great young team we have and will have for a long time to come …GO HABS GO
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:24 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Montreal is going to pass Ottawa in the standings and are going to play Boston,Philly or the rangers.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:31 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think tomorrow I’ll feel alittle better, but still a bit empty,because this morning Yahoo sports reported that Grabovski was recalled, and that habs had obtained Hossa. Shouldn’t there be some type of discipline for reporting something that didn’t happen? they got us sky high, and then despair. what a rollercoaster ride. I thought it was a done deal. If the habs get in the playoffs I’ll feel better.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:32 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
The way OTT is playing The LAFFS will pass them… lol
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:45 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
lol montreal is now tied but I’m just saying. Ottawa is really bad. and they’e been like this since january, so It’s not a streak that they’re on, un less u can call 30 games a cold streak.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:56 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Folks, the Habs aren’t winning the Cup this year. Everyone predicted they wouldn’t make the playoffs. Enjoy the year and the playoff run.
As for trades, do you think anybody wants Montreal to get better. NO. Think of all the anti-Hab fans. There are a lot and frankly most are idiots when it comes to MTL. I’m guessing the same goes for GMs. The Habs have won the Cup too often and NOONE WILL THROW THEM A BONE. That’s why MOntreal has to pay more than most teams. SCREw the rest of the league.
If I were Gillet I’d push a change in the revenue sharing plan (?)and try the keep the cash in MTL. Tell the other owners and player agents to play fair. See how the southern teams deal with free agency in a few yrs with MTL’s income!!!
Enjoy the year, it could be a good one.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 9:57 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Sorry type o, “see how the southern teams deal with free agency in a few yers without MTL’s income”.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 10:39 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I’m so glad Higgins wasn’t traded lol. He’s been a huge habs fan his whole life and now he plays for the habs, It’s just a great story. I almost think Higgins is better than Hossa. (Hossa only on pace for 72 pts!) Higgins is 24 years old!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 10:41 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
samsonov scores both goals for canes! who’duthunkit
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 10:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
way to go boys! what a statement, f*ck Hossa!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 10:45 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
well I would not plan the Cup pirade just yet, we should make the playoff but we need to start playing better in our own end especially now that we are going to rely on two rookie goalies. I personally think this is the right move. Our kids get some experience in the playoffs, I think Gainey should start attempting to sign Ryder as long as it is not to high and then if he continues to improve his play this year we either keep him or trade him in the summer. If we get two rounds in the playoffs I will be happy. If we get three that would be great. As far as the southern teams income is concerned eventually they either will not be part of the league or they will have to find more owners with deep pockets looking for tax right offs. They cannot keep going the way they are and survive, we need to be ready for the sell offs and take advantage at that point.
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 10:50 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
don’t get over excited but wow nice job guys. EXPLOSION!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:28 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Could someone please tell me why this was reported by Yahoo sports:
Hossa soon a Canadien: Yahoo report
posted by Dave Stubbs at 6h49 EST on Feb 26
Yahoo Sports, citing an unnamed NHL executive, is reporting this morning that Marian Hossa will today join the Canadiens in exchange for at least Michael Ryder
They should be fined heavily! for doing that to hab fans!
Posted on February 26th, 2008 at 11:37 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Man give Gainey a break. He wasn’t willing to part with players who form the core of this team which is still only a few points out of 1st in the East. Higgins is developing into a solid top-six winger and everyone would have regretted dealing him for Hossa. And with the Huet move there is room to sign someone this summer. I know Gainey hasn’t made any significant FA signings but nothing attracts players like a winning team.
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 1:25 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Honestly I am happy that BG didnt trade the whole farm for Hossa.
IMO Pittsburgh gave up alot for a rental player.
For them they pretty much said lets win the cup now.
Because in two years that team will break apart.
Mark my words.
Had Hossa come to the habs the whole team chemistry would get thrown off.
We got rid of one Hossa why would we want another?
Also, Hossa is not a playoff performer.
BTW whoever said we need to win with all-stars?
I would much rather win with the team now because the team psyche is just too good to mess around with.
This year I predict we will make it to the 2nd round.
(this will increase the confidence and experience of our young guys and will be valuable for next year)
The Cup is coming next year for centennial anniversary!
GO HABS GO!
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 1:28 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Thanks for the playoff push guys.
13 CH2009 Posted
Patrice Bergeron is practicing asgain with the bruins. Bad news for hab fans.
I’m starting to get a sinking feeling
The Bruins look young and awesome and your crappy Habs are on the way to sucksville.
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 2:56 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Fu*k the Bruins and the Sens ,we gots lots of heart in the Bullbogs,”Biron,etc”. Bring it on!!!!
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 9:00 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Dats rite Fu_k e’m.
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 10:20 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Somehow I feel that we put too much energy into Hossa and dropped the ball on Brad Richards.
Personally I think Richards would have been the man to get. That superstar forward that can do it all.
To think Dallas offered Mike Smith, Jussi Jokinen, Halpern and a first rounder.
I would have even asked Saku Koivu to waive his no trade and been better prepared.
My offer would have consisted of Halak, Koivu and you choice of Gabovski OR S. Kostistyn and a first rounder.
Sorry but for a playoff MVP and a young superstar like Richards we would be set for years to come.
I think the Habs might have dropped the ball!!
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 10:48 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
During the press conf. after the trade deadline yesterday, Gainey said that he could have easily moved Price & Halak. There was quite the demand for the two.
Gainey done well yesterday.
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 11:54 am. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Patrice Bergeron is practicing again. hooooooo, Praticing with is balls of a shaky guy that will stay far from the corners for the next 2 years. With him or without. The habs will whip you again and again and again. Go chit chat on the Bruins blog and get lost.
Go Habs Go
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 12:38 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Good morning fellow desktop GMs. I’d like to say that most of the opinions and comments
on this site are pretty intelligent and entertaining. I got up this morning and read a bunch
of blogs that I don’t agree with, but make a lot of sense.
In other news… The Sens are finishing this year like they started last year… The Leafs are a
ship without a rudder… And Boston will always be a non-issue.
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 1:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Apparently Atlanta wanted 4 players 3 of whom were playing in last nights game.
Too steep a price to pay for someone you might not be able to sign at the end of the season.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2008/02/26/gainey-canadiens-roundup.html
The team has started the Price era on the right foot so hopefully that continues this weekend against Buffalo and New Jersey.
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 1:50 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Love it or hate it…….Gainey handed the torch to Price yesterday, and he’s gonna be our #1 for a long time. Best to get behind him now cuz he’s there and thats it.
Was it a good move?…..The next 17-18 games will tell that story, period.
Big 5-1 win with nothing from Kovy’s line is a step in the right direction….not saying the secondary scoring problem is over, but last night was promising.
Price is our man now….we knew it was coming and theres no more speculating as to when it was going to happen now. We were all excited about him taking the reigns…well, he’s got them…..alot of us thought it was too early and Gainey thinks its not…..probably gonna have to go with Bob on this, you know, with all his hockey and GM knowledge. Bottom line, Price is at the helm now, we all wanted him there….so now its just a matter of rooting our team on like we have every game night for years past. Gotta trust Bob’s instincts, and like I said, the rest of this season will tell the story….GO HABS GO !!!
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 3:06 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
was anyone aware of the fact that Gainey focused solely on Hossa, with no other balls in the fire? So in other words, if you don’t get Hossa, which we didn’t, there’s nothing left. Is this the way a responsible GM should manage a team? Are you kidding? while other GM’s are working on multitude deals, Gainey has blinders on, only attempting to get 1 player. Did you people see what Gainey did in the off season? nothing! oh, yes all the UFA’s (except Hamrlik), sat in the pressbox last night(Breezer, Dandeneault, Smolinski).
And last year’s deadline, did nothing. the year before at deadline, nothing.
He is unable to make trades and sign free agents. So what the hell has he done?
remember that he isn’t the one who does the drafting, it’s Timmons.
We need help on our 2nd line, help on defence, need a faceoff centerman, need a 3rd defensive player, need an experienced goalie to mentor Price, a power forward, AND GAINEY DOES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING TO IMPROVE THIS TEAM!!!
This guy is afraid to make deals, he’s frail mentally, no guts, not aggressive, way too conservative.
And wait, until the offseason, because he’ll sign NOBODY AS USUAL!
As long as he is our GM this team will do nothing, and NEVER WIN THE CUP! MARK MY WORDS! absolutely shameful. in 4 years, he makes 1 trade. Are you kidding me? It probable would be better for us to miss the playoffs, because that’s the only way he gets fired. Once he’s gone, we will imprve and win the cup, and ONLY THEN!
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 3:15 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I’m worried about the upcoming games, in Buff on Friday and Saturday vs NJ. I wouldn’t be surprised if we lose both. WE never beat those teams even tho we did beat NJ last time( because NJ stopped playing in the 3rd period).
so it’s crunch time. Which team will show up?
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 3:37 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
hab2b, I think you are away off base. Firstly it takes two teams to deal and other than Ryder which apparently know one wanted and Huet, we did not have much to trade without giving up the farm. Gainey is the guy that has the ultimate decision on draft day and every GM at least takes the advice of their scouting staff but the decision is still theirs to make. The three UFA signed players have all worked reasonably well for our team however, it has been said that know one expected our young players to develop as fast as they did. The bottom line is are we better today than we were last year at this time, well the answer is in the standings. I agree that we need a centreman who can win more faceoffs and a good stay at home defensemen, but I would not be willing to give up all the prospects that we have in order to achieve these items. I have said it before and I will say it again this team is being built for next year not this year, the fact that it has progressed faster than expected is good and says a lot for the management and coaches of the team. As far as trades made in the last four years it is always been a proven fact that you build a team through the draft and at the right time if the right player is available you either trade for him or sign a FA. Gainey approaches the trade process the same as Sam Pollick, Sam would never trade is youth only his veterans for youth and Sam did not have to deal with the Cap. I believe that this team is going in the right direction and I still believe if the right player is available Gainey will try to get him by next year or this summer. So I would suggest you stop your Gainey bashing and think back to when he was not hear and the team we had to live with before he took over the job.
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 3:44 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
I think Gaigney made all the right moves yesterday. And I think he’s made the right moves for a long time. This team is young, over-performing beyond everybody’s wildest expectations (including mine, CBC’s, TSN’s, Sportnet’s and just about everybody at the start of the year). Also, what happens to team chemistry when you bring in a 7 million dollar or more guy who is less valuable of a player than those (Kovalev and Markov) who make considerably less money?
And why trade, Ryder, Lapierre, Higgins and Grabovski for a guy who is unproven in the playoffs, and who thinks he’s Jaromir Jagr? Hossa isn’t that good.
Good for Pittsburgh for picking him up. And good luck to Pitsburgh when they have three players eating up 50% of their salary cap. They’ll have a brilliant first line, Crosby, Hossa and Malkin, and then it’ll be like men’s league:
Crosby: “Hey guys, can we play 4 on 4 because we don’t have any subs?”
Carbonneau: “No. This is the NHL.”
Crosby: “Ok then. Can a few of your guys come play on our team?”
Carbonneau: “Brisebois, Gorges, put on a white jersey”
Crosby: “What about your spare goalie?”
Carbonneau: “Nope”
Crosby: “Oh why not!? Stop being a dork. You have a goalie sitting there on your bench doing nothing, and you’re going to make us turn our net around backwards! That’s pretty tight!!”
Posted on February 27th, 2008 at 3:45 pm. About 'NHL 2008 Trade Deadline'.
Donnie I agree with your that we have to ge behind Price because he