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Post by blny on Jan 25, 2011 15:35:56 GMT -5
sports.yahoo.com/nhl/rumors/post/Canadiens-want-Devils-Arnott-?urn=nhl-312038According to the NY Post, PG and a scout were at the Devils game on Sunday and were scouting Arnott. He's a ufa this Summer. The cost would likely be similar to what they got for Langenbrunner, so he wouldn't be a very expensive rental. He's bring a lot of size and grit. He can play a number of roles. Wouldn't be a bad playoff run addition.
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Post by jkr on Jan 26, 2011 8:52:48 GMT -5
Haven't seen him play for a while. Does he use his size well? Don't want another large guy that plays small.
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Post by CentreHice on Jan 26, 2011 9:42:36 GMT -5
And if they don't go after him, the headline will be:
Habs Arnott Interested
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Post by clear observer on Jan 26, 2011 15:21:36 GMT -5
And if they don't go after him, the headline will be: Habs Arnott Interested Priceless. |
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Post by duster on Jan 26, 2011 16:51:42 GMT -5
The Devils were playing the Panthers when Gauthier was in attendance. With both teams struggling to make the playoffs, perhaps it was simply a good opportunity to see what might be available
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Post by blny on Jan 26, 2011 19:47:14 GMT -5
And if they don't go after him, the headline will be: Habs Arnott Interested Saw that pun used on hf  . |
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Post by HFTO on Jan 26, 2011 21:38:56 GMT -5
Arnott 36 yrs old 6-3 220 shoot R
GP 48 12 G 10 A 22 Pts 28 PIM
For a guy slowing down on a bad team has pretty decent stats as good as half the forwards here.
I wanted Arnott when he was a UFA before he went to Nashville where he some real good years.
For 4th rd pick he'd be an OK rental but I haven't watched the Devils so can't say if he's slowed down to the point where his much needed size won't help.
Even if they could add Arnott the Habs also need another scoring winger a D man and another banger IMO.
HFTO
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Post by franko on Jan 26, 2011 22:30:18 GMT -5
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Post by CentreHice on Jan 26, 2011 22:48:37 GMT -5
And if they don't go after him, the headline will be: Habs Arnott Interested Saw that pun used on hf . I didn't.....but not surprised. A pretty obvious pun. Actually, if the Habs were indeed going for him, the same headline could be used, just adding a hyphen. Habs Arnott-Interested |
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Post by clear observer on Jan 26, 2011 23:36:33 GMT -5
Saw that pun used on hf . I didn't.....but not surprised. A pretty obvious pun. Actually, if the Habs were indeed going for him, the same headline could be used, just adding a hyphen. Habs Arnott-Interested To Be, Arnott To Be Interested? |
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Post by seventeen on Jan 27, 2011 0:00:18 GMT -5
Now it's really degrading beyond the level expected on this board. Shame on youse guys.
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Post by franko on Jan 27, 2011 6:54:57 GMT -5
there's a level expected on this board? and . . . it's above us?
*shakes head* whoda believed it?
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Post by blny on Jan 27, 2011 7:22:49 GMT -5
Now it's really degrading beyond the level expected on this board. Shame on youse guys. You talking about the player or the puns? lol As for the pun, I think Mr. B would be happy |
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Post by BadCompany on Jan 27, 2011 8:50:16 GMT -5
Now it's really degrading beyond the level expected on this board. Shame on youse guys. What?? You Arnott happy with the comedy on this board? |
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Post by LoupDogg on Jan 27, 2011 13:47:31 GMT -5
Arnott to get a new jersey? Is Lamoriello really drinking PG's tips?  |
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Post by GNick99 on Feb 4, 2011 4:57:21 GMT -5
Arnott should be good player for us. Size down the middle help out our small forwards, decent hands still can pop 20, good face-off guy, playoff veteran down the stretch should be acquirable within reason.
Allows us to trade Kostitsyn for the defenseman we need. Maybe Bryan Allen, Chris Phillips or Babchuk, somebody like that. We probably only have to give up a Maxwell to get Arnott
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Post by blny on Feb 4, 2011 8:02:48 GMT -5
No question he's on the downturn in his career, but he's not that far removed from a 30 goal season. He's on pace for 20 on a bad bad team. I think he could come in and fill a few different roles. He could be used as right handed center on some face offs. He could be used in the top 6. He could be used in a checking role. He can definitely be used in PP situations as a net presence.
The Langenbruner deal set the bar imo. Arnott should be attainable for something in the area of a 3rd round pick. It's just up to him whether he waives his NTC.
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Post by Polarice on Feb 4, 2011 8:09:36 GMT -5
I'm not interested in trade for old has beens, why give up prospects and or picks for garbage. If we're not getting back a top 3 forward or a top pairing dman then I'm not interested in making any trades.
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Post by blny on Feb 4, 2011 8:45:34 GMT -5
I see your point, but I don't think parting with a mid round in a weak draft for some of what we need - even if only for the short term - is a bad move. Obviously, if you can find a team willing to part with an Arnott type player who's 10 years younger then do it up, but I don't see too many of them available.
This team is going to have to get bigger. Adding another right handed shot is good. Adding a guy that can also take face offs, good. Adding another, different, power play weapon, also good.
Again, find me a younger version who's available and let's get him. Until he's available, I don't see the harm in adding a piece like Arnott to try and add some balance, experience, Cup rings, etc.
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Post by Polarice on Feb 4, 2011 8:57:05 GMT -5
I see your point, but I don't think parting with a mid round in a weak draft for some of what we need - even if only for the short term - is a bad move. Obviously, if you can find a team willing to part with an Arnott type player who's 10 years younger then do it up, but I don't see too many of them available. This team is going to have to get bigger. Adding another right handed shot is good. Adding a guy that can also take face offs, good. Adding another, different, power play weapon, also good. Again, find me a younger version who's available and let's get him. Until he's available, I don't see the harm in adding a piece like Arnott to try and add some balance, experience, Cup rings, etc. It would have to be no better than a 3rd pick before I would even look at him. |
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Post by blny on Feb 4, 2011 9:19:00 GMT -5
I see your point, but I don't think parting with a mid round in a weak draft for some of what we need - even if only for the short term - is a bad move. Obviously, if you can find a team willing to part with an Arnott type player who's 10 years younger then do it up, but I don't see too many of them available. This team is going to have to get bigger. Adding another right handed shot is good. Adding a guy that can also take face offs, good. Adding another, different, power play weapon, also good. Again, find me a younger version who's available and let's get him. Until he's available, I don't see the harm in adding a piece like Arnott to try and add some balance, experience, Cup rings, etc. It would have to be no better than a 3rd pick before I would even look at him. I agree. I'm not interested in giving up more for him either. |
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Post by GNick99 on Feb 4, 2011 9:27:09 GMT -5
I'm not interested in trade for old has beens, why give up prospects and or picks for garbage. If we're not getting back a top 3 forward or a top pairing dman then I'm not interested in making any trades. Those old veterans near the end of their careers can add a lot to a playoff team going down the stretch. If a team is a piece or two away from Cup contention is worth doing. Billy Guerin one year with Pittsburgh, Gary Roberts another year be an example. Don't have to give up much to acquire and they know what it takes to win. Mark Recchi with Carolina. |
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Post by 24in93 on Feb 4, 2011 9:41:13 GMT -5
They were talking about Arnott on Antichambre the other night. Mario Tremblay thinks he'd be a good pickup for the Habs and mentioned Andy Greene as someone the Habs should also target from NJ. A dman in the Gorges-mould with a bit more offensive upside. Adding Arnott/Greene in a swap at the deadline would be great for a playoff run. Would probably have to include a roster player like Kostitsyn + 3rd rounder to get that done?
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Post by blny on Feb 4, 2011 9:58:38 GMT -5
Greene and Arnott likely would require a roster player. I think Akost is worth more than Greene though. On top of that, if we're going to add to the blue line, I'd like it to be some muscle. With Subban, Wiz, Weber, I think we've got enough guys that can skate the puck out. I'd like to add some beef to lessen the wear and tear on Hamrlik and Spacek.
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Post by Polarice on Feb 4, 2011 10:43:45 GMT -5
Greene and Arnott likely would require a roster player. I think Akost is worth more than Greene though. On top of that, if we're going to add to the blue line, I'd like it to be some muscle. With Subban, Wiz, Weber, I think we've got enough guys that can skate the puck out. I'd like to add some beef to lessen the wear and tear on Hamrlik and Spacek. Agreed, you need BIG bodies for the playoffs!! |
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Post by blny on Feb 4, 2011 11:39:08 GMT -5
Greene and Arnott likely would require a roster player. I think Akost is worth more than Greene though. On top of that, if we're going to add to the blue line, I'd like it to be some muscle. With Subban, Wiz, Weber, I think we've got enough guys that can skate the puck out. I'd like to add some beef to lessen the wear and tear on Hamrlik and Spacek. Agreed, you need BIG bodies for the playoffs!! I keep coming back to Regehr in Calgary, but with they way they're playing now, I don't see it happening. He's the type though. Tough, but clean, good in front of his net. Can still complete a pass. Still has gas in the tank. Fair value is something like Akost straight up imo. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 4, 2011 12:00:15 GMT -5
Now it's really degrading beyond the level expected on this board. Shame on youse guys. What?? You Arnott happy with the comedy on this board? Don't call me surely!! |
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Post by blny on Feb 4, 2011 12:09:07 GMT -5
Jason Arnott says, "I can't hear the puns because I have my two Stanley Cup ring plugging my ear."
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