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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on May 1, 2008 17:05:54 GMT -5
J.P. Barry is also Mats Sundin's agent. If he is going to get the same money from any team ( the entry level deal) then how does the agent gain from widening the field of teams? Is he pitching Toronto as a favor to Sundin? No, he wasn't really interested in the Leafs, it was Dregger pressuring him to talk to the Leafs. Absolutely, PI. Checkez ça: Brunnstrom: Habs interest, none for Leafs
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Sportsnet.ca -- Swedish forward Fabian Brunnstrom is on a tour of NHL three teams he has interest in playing and Toronto is not on the list.
J.P. Barry, the agent for the 23-year-old Swedish Elite player, said Brunnstrom is visiting Dallas, Denver and Montreal and meeting with the respective teams' management. Barry said Brunnstrom was in Dallas the last two days and will be in Denver tonight before moving to Montreal for the weekend.
"Right now he wants to focus on these three (teams)," Barry told HC@Noon hosts Darren Millard and Bill Berg. "He's at the point where he wants to make a decision and if I'm going to add a couple of teams to the list I have to convince him to do it now. I just want to make sure he makes the best choice for himself and he sees as many teams as he can."
The Leafs are one of many teams who have expressed interest in the 6-foot-1, 200-lb winger who had 37 points in 54 games with Farjestad in 2007-08.
"Toronto is one of the (teams) that we're comparing to. You now, it's a great opportunity for him. I think there's certainly opportunity for him in that lineup," Barry said.www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2008/05/01/brunnstrom_three_teams/ |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on May 1, 2008 20:15:30 GMT -5
Fabian and his entourage tour the NHL cities. Too funny, quite the hype for a 21 year old who was never drafted and has not played one shift in the NHL.
The kid sure has some skills, so it good that the Habs are still in the running. I am sure Fabian will enjoy the atmosphere in the city and in the rink on Saturday night...it should be hopping.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on May 1, 2008 21:15:27 GMT -5
The Dude really exists, he was interviewed on TSN just before the start of the Wings-Avs game.
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Post by CrocRob on May 1, 2008 22:40:42 GMT -5
Detroit's sure putting on a show for him.
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on May 6, 2008 11:20:48 GMT -5
Glad he went to a Canadian team. Even happier it wasn't Toronto!
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on May 8, 2008 13:57:39 GMT -5
Well, according to some, Brunnstrom might make a good 3rd-liner. The article also says that the Habs are not willing to get into a bidding war for the young Swede's services. I also like the way he's handling Mike Ryder's situation as well. Brunnstrom meet soon Gainey
Tuesday May 06, 2008
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Fabian Brunnstrom MONTREAL - Swede Fabian Brunnstrom spent last weekend in Montreal after visiting Dallas and Detroit. The Canadiens hope to hire the young, 23-year-old forward that we say has enough talent.
According to some observers, Brunnstrom would be a good 3rd-line player but not necessarily an impact player. The Habs would not be ready to engage in an escalation with the Stars and Red Wings.
Four Unrestricted Free Agents
The Canadiens have four unrestricted players without compensation. Mark Streit, Patrice Brisebois, Bryan Smolinski and Michael Ryder will be free agents on July 1, if they do not sign new agreements by then. Gainey said he had discussions with the Streit's representative last November, but nothing since.
General Manager Bob Gainey has suprised many people by defending Ryder, a player who participated in only four playoff games. Gainey explained that a player can be a victim of circumstances and saw his ice time decrease over the season.
Gainey did not want to confirm that Ryder had played his last match in a Canadiens uniform. He was equally discreet about Mathieu Dandenault whose contract could be bought out.
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Gainey said that Russian defenseman Alexei Yemelin is bound by contract to play in his country and he will not be at the next training Canadiens' camp. Yemelin was the second choice of Canadiens and 84th overall player taken in 2004.
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Gainey agrees that it will be easier to attract unrestricted free agents in Montreal now that the team is successful. www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/251232.html |
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Post by CentreHice on May 8, 2008 14:10:10 GMT -5
Enough Dandenault, enough Brisebois.....come on, Bob...we want to pro-gress. And Gainey won't get into a bidding war with Dallas or Detroit, huh.... I agree. I mean, if the two strong, skilled, competitive Conference Finalists think Brunnstrom would be a good addition to their clubs...he's not worth fighting for....  Besides, he's gonna sign with the Leafs and live in new GM Brian Burke's mansion until he gets settled. |
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Post by franko on May 8, 2008 14:10:50 GMT -5
Bidding war? What would that include? There's a rookie max, including bonus.
I guess it would be keys to the city or a promise of ice time no matter how badly he played.
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Post by CrocRob on May 8, 2008 14:34:53 GMT -5
I wouldn't worry about it. He's reportedly signed with Dallas.
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Post by CentreHice on May 8, 2008 14:46:31 GMT -5
Starts next season with the Stars.
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Post by jkr on May 8, 2008 15:20:53 GMT -5
Bidding war? What would that include? There's a rookie max, including bonus. I guess it would be keys to the city or a promise of ice time no matter how badly he played. Right, there can't be a bidding war. Another thing to criticize BG for. We have no idea how hard a push Gainey made so what's the point of worrying about it. |
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Post by cigarviper on May 8, 2008 16:46:25 GMT -5
Meh, let's discuss this in a year or two. It may be all bun with no meat.
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Post by CentreHice on May 8, 2008 17:42:37 GMT -5
Meh, let's discuss this in a year or two. It may be all bun with no meat. All Bunnstrom..... |
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Post by cigarviper on May 8, 2008 17:51:37 GMT -5
Meh, let's discuss this in a year or two. It may be all bun with no meat. All Bunnstrom..... Don't quit your day job.  |
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Post by franko on May 8, 2008 18:12:11 GMT -5
2 years to see if he is a hot dog.
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Post by jkr on May 9, 2008 15:22:46 GMT -5
2 years to see if he is a hot dog. And the weiner is ....  |
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Post by seventeen on May 10, 2008 1:21:28 GMT -5
I think the most intriguing point made is, "why isn't Brunnstrom playing in the World Championships right now if he's so good?" Maybe he's too much a "north american" type player for the Swedes, but it is a darn good question.
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Post by IamCanadiens on May 10, 2008 13:24:14 GMT -5
I think the most intriguing point made is, "why isn't Brunnstrom playing in the World Championships right now if he's so good?" Maybe he's too much a "north american" type player for the Swedes, but it is a darn good question. Especially because none of the Swedish stars are there. I've been wondering for a long time why teams are so high on him. Yeah, he's a late bloomer but he still hasn't done Saperlipopette. What do the scout see in him?.............I couldn't believe it last night when Don Cherry talked about him and I actually agreed with most of what he said. I guess time will tell. |
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Post by CentreHice on May 10, 2008 15:19:53 GMT -5
Don't quit your day job. Too late.....  |
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Post by jkr on May 10, 2008 16:59:49 GMT -5
I think the most intriguing point made is, "why isn't Brunnstrom playing in the World Championships right now if he's so good?" Maybe he's too much a "north american" type player for the Swedes, but it is a darn good question. That's what I wondered too. If he was good enough for the SEL, he should be there. Even with that, teams were lining up to sign him. |
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Post by sergejean on May 10, 2008 21:11:39 GMT -5
I think the most intriguing point made is, "why isn't Brunnstrom playing in the World Championships right now if he's so good?" Maybe he's too much a "north american" type player for the Swedes, but it is a darn good question. That's what I wondered too. If he was good enough for the SEL, he should be there. Even with that, teams were lining up to sign him. I never saw Brunnstrom play but from what people are saying, he could become a solid third liner with upside. In this cap NHL, gaining assets without having to pay for it is key. If I was told I could have a late first, early second pick for free... (well it does cost money but only if he makes the team) I'd be all over it. That's why IMO everybody were lining up to sign him. |
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Post by Anardil1 on May 11, 2008 9:18:58 GMT -5
That's what I heard from Pierre McGuire on the Team 990. He said the main reason why the Stars were aggressively after him was mainly because they didn't have a 1st rounder this year. He basically replaces the pick and is possibly NHL ready.
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Post by BadCompany on Oct 16, 2008 8:06:45 GMT -5
Hat trick in his NHL debut. Not a bad start to his career.
Maybe there is something to this kid after all? Or is he the next Jan "I once scored four goals in a game" Bulis?
The Swede became the third player in NHL history to score a hat trick in his first game, joining Alex Smart of the Montreal Canadiens (Jan. 14, 1943) and Real Cloutier of the Quebec Nordiques (Oct. 10, 1979).
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Oct 16, 2008 9:16:47 GMT -5
Hat trick in his NHL debut. Not a bad start to his career. Maybe there is something to this kid after all? Or is he the next Jan "I once scored four goals in a game" Bulis? The Swede became the third player in NHL history to score a hat trick in his first game, joining Alex Smart of the Montreal Canadiens (Jan. 14, 1943) and Real Cloutier of the Quebec Nordiques (Oct. 10, 1979).Took him with my fourth selection in the fantasy pool draft. I thought he would be on a line with Ribs; that's what it was originally touted. Still a gamble. Only one game so far. Cheers. |
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