NHL 2008 Trade Deadline
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- Senet1 : Galchenyuk scores to back to back goals in shoot out to help USA win Bronze metal. I did not see the second goal but the first was a beauty.
- Senet1 : So we could pick anywhere from 25th to 23rd depending on who wins these quarter final series.
- Senet1 : First, is the 14 teams in the lottery. Then there are 12 teams that did not make the semi finals in the order of the seasonal finish, Then there are the four teams in the semi final the first two eliminated pick in the order of the regular season points total and the last two based on who wins and who loses the cup. So as it stand now if say Detroit beats Chicago then Detroit moves up to pick after us. Boston or NYR will move up and pick after us. LA or San Jose will move up and pick after us
- Senet1 : Basically, I was wrong about the draft pick situation. There are three groups of drafting teams within the 30 teams.
- Senet1 : seriously ready to challenge for the cup. He will us win games but he will not be the difference between winning the cup and not winning the cup. You pick up players like that once you have the team ready to challenge,.
- Senet1 : I am looking at the players to draft and there are a lot of big 6'3-6'5 forwards available ion the draft this year. If we could draft 3-4 big young players in the 2nd and 3rd round why would you want to give that up for a roster player who may have 2-3 years at best. If we are going to build a winner to have to build it with bigger players and there are a lot of good big players available this year. So you sign Ott and he is with us for the short run, but probably not when we are seriously re
- Senet1 : Boullion is a great mentor for the young D-men
- muller93 : Boullion is one of MBs great additions--Boull ion is a definite Keeper.
- muller93 : Getting rid of Kaberle frees up a lot of cash. Boullion is small but is reliable and doesn't back down from anyone.
- muller93 : Exactly Goalie any thoughts on a punishing D-man?
- goalie : They;re showing determination adn skill vs Ducks and Blackhawks.
- goalie : REd Wings could turn out to be the surprise team of this year's playoffs!
- goalie : WE need to rid our team of Kaberle and Webber. Step two would be to then move Diaz. If we get that big d-man I believe that would push Boullion to # 7 on the chart. We'd then go with Georges, PK,Markov (to continue mentoring Ememlin) Tinordi as our starting six . THEN I'd be excited about our chances. We could then work on getting bigger forwards.
- goalie : I too would gladly give up a 3rd round pick for Ott- the type of player we sadly lack. AND if we could get one more rugged, expeienced defenceman it would help immensely.
- muller93 : Senet what you are saying makes sense but if we can get Ott for a 3rd round I'll take that all day.
- muller93 : MB should be looking at a big D-man first, even though I like our blue line with the addition of Tinordi. We need that insurance just in case one gets injured. Also I'm a firm believer in starting with the goalie first then-defense-for wards-and we already have good goalie. We have all noticed when we have the lead Price is tough to beat.
- Senet1 : So sometimes you have to sacrifice for one year or two to build that team in the draft. then add the finishing touches through FA and trades.
- Senet1 : Muller, Detroit is another good example. They have been in the hunt every year with good well balanced teams yet only one or two cups to show for it. However, they have built a team that has a chance every years for the last 10+ years. That is what I think we have a chance to do this year with a good draft. It reminds me of the habs teams of the mid 80 and 90's we built a team then with sold draft picks and won the cup twice during that time period. So sometimes you have to sacrifice a one
- muller93 : Very true Senet, you do need luck and we haven't had any luck it seems since the habs moved to the Bell Center. We had an incredible run in 2010 with some crazy goal tending from Halak. With Galchenyuk-Tinor di-Gallagher all in 1 year--not too bad, even with an early exit in the playoffs.
- Senet1 : Muller I guess we all have our own ideas, but there has never been too many times that were successful when they traded their draft picks away. We have a chance to build this team so we have a shot at winning the cup over the next 10 years. Even as good as Pittsburgh has been they have only won the cup once since Crosby and Malkin have been with the team. That is because you not only need great players but you need luck to win, but one thing about Pittsburgh they have a chance every year. The
- muller93 : Good point on Torres, he might be a liability. Torres has to tone it down a bit, but that's his game-very aggressive.
- goalie : Though I don't condone what Raffi Torres did - thos shows you how repeat offenders or near offenders are going to be treated. His hit was NOT illegal BUT what the rap sheet adn reputation Torres has he got severly punished. Lesson to be learned by OTHER players because Torres dopesn't learn fromk his mistakes.
- muller93 : Senet normally I would agree with you on not trading draft picks but we are not in a rebuilding stage. Sometimes draft picks can be a roll of the dice and it can take up to 3 years to be NHL ready. We have a good team and I agree with Stuo players like Clowe-Torres-Ott -Scott will make a big difference. Somebody has to protect Gallagher, he can't keep getting hit the way does--we need a tough forward so they think twice before going after Gallagher.
- Senet1 : Really a heathly Habs team would probably win more games against the Pens that we did against the Sens. Reason they Pens would not play as physical against us as against the Sens. If we get good goaltending we win at least two games.
- zpezada4ok : hello all «link»
- stuo11 : hes a tougher big guy too! Just a minor adjustment but will help a bit
- stuo11 : hes better than markov, and hes french who was in mention for defenceman of the year
- goalie : Markov for Beauchemin - an injury prone d-man for an ;old timer'd-man. Beauchemin is NOT what the Habs need in my opinion. He is a HUGE defensive liability.
- goalie : Stuo 11 I'd make that trade with Oilers fast BUT I doubt the Oilers will make that. Two marginal d-men at the best for a switch of first round picks - not a chance .
- stuo11 : markov for beachemin?
- stuo11 : let moen go
- stuo11 : maybe try and get steve begin back
- stuo11 : we wouldve kicked out all other teams but pens, sens,
- stuo11 : pens have alot of forwaRDS same with us but we have better goaltending
- stuo11 : theres styles of play goalie. Sens played us good, but lost games to southeast teams florida and tampa and get crushed by leafs EVERYTIME. sens and leafsd cant beat bruins but we do frequently
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February 26, 2008 at 1:00 pm
deep draft this year, good trade Bob
February 26, 2008 at 1:02 pm
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!
February 26, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Why would they not have seen if they ould have gotten more they need a tough playing forward so they could protect their stars
February 26, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Thank-you and see you Huet,here comes the great tandum oh Halak and Price ,the king is dead,god bless the king!
February 26, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Its a 09 draft pick , not 08 pick
February 26, 2008 at 1:50 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Huet must have been moved for a pick to clear up cap room for someone big!
February 26, 2008 at 2:13 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 2:35 pm
in addition to Hossa, habs should try to get Peca, plays center, great at faceoffs and good defensive forward.
February 26, 2008 at 2:52 pm
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 …
February 26, 2008 at 2:57 pm
I wanna hear about Hossa soon… time is ticking away…
February 26, 2008 at 3:20 pm
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
February 26, 2008 at 3:21 pm
where you getting that… not true
February 26, 2008 at 3:26 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 3:56 pm
ummm. only about 5 mins left now… cuttin it pretty close if something else is in the works
February 26, 2008 at 3:58 pm
WE DIDN’T GET HOSSA! PITT DID! DAMN YOU GAINEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 26, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Hossa to Pits….. hmmm Lacavier? theres still time… theres still time… lol
February 26, 2008 at 4:02 pm
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!
February 26, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!1
February 26, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Pittsburg gave up a bunch of players for him…..who cares he chokes in the playoffs.
February 26, 2008 at 4:04 pm
WTF GAINEY?!
February 26, 2008 at 4:05 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:08 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:09 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:09 pm
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!
February 26, 2008 at 4:09 pm
What do you mean “Gainey didn’t give up on the players in the room” He gave up Huet for a bag of pucks.
February 26, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Ok so looks like we will not make any big move , not sure I understand the Huet idea here … just dont know
February 26, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Pitt definitely overpaid!
February 26, 2008 at 4:18 pm
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!
February 26, 2008 at 4:18 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:19 pm
They have so many stars just call them “The Milky Way”
February 26, 2008 at 4:20 pm
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!
February 26, 2008 at 4:20 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:20 pm
sorry for the typo errors.
February 26, 2008 at 4:22 pm
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!
February 26, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Not getting Hossa was like a kick in the Nuts.
February 26, 2008 at 4:23 pm
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!
February 26, 2008 at 4:26 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Is this it guys, or can there be a deal still going down?
February 26, 2008 at 4:28 pm
lol, we actually did worst than last year lol. At least we got Gorges last year. Go Bob Go lol
February 26, 2008 at 4:29 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Not angry here, sometimes the price is too high, we will see how Pittsburgh does with him.
February 26, 2008 at 4:32 pm
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?
February 26, 2008 at 4:33 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:34 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:37 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:38 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:38 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:39 pm
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.
February 26, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Jaker1
You missed Washington!! LOL