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Post by franko on Feb 15, 2011 23:31:29 GMT -5
Why not a thread about the Bruins, 'cause it looks like Chiarelli is going to be doing a little fiddlin' around. Chris Kelly goes for a second. I don't think Senator fans are going to be happy the team is not just retooling but will be gutted. Well, Murray did say everyone is in play except for Alfredsson and Karlsson. |
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Post by Willie Dog on Feb 16, 2011 8:45:10 GMT -5
Why not a thread about the Bruins, 'cause it looks like Chiarelli is going to be doing a little fiddlin' around. Chris Kelly goes for a second. I don't think Senator fans are going to be happy the team is not just retooling but will be gutted. Well, Murray did say everyone is in play except for Alfredsson and Karlsson. The fact that Philly and Boston are gearing up means a) PG better get his butt in gear or b) PG is willing to wait a year or 2 for a serious run. Now PG may be trying but a late 2nd rounder for Kelly is pretty cheap IMO. He is a very versatile guy who can play on any line but is a PK/checking specialist. |
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Post by Boston_Habs on Feb 16, 2011 10:38:23 GMT -5
Good trade for Boston. A 2nd is about right for Kelly and he's signed for next season as well, although $2 million a year seems like a lot for a 30-point player.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 16, 2011 11:08:50 GMT -5
Why not a thread about the Bruins, 'cause it looks like Chiarelli is going to be doing a little fiddlin' around. Chris Kelly goes for a second. I don't think Senator fans are going to be happy the team is not just retooling but will be gutted. Well, Murray did say everyone is in play except for Alfredsson and Karlsson. The fact that Philly and Boston are gearing up means a) PG better get his butt in gear or b) PG is willing to wait a year or 2 for a serious run. Now PG may be trying but a late 2nd rounder for Kelly is pretty cheap IMO. He is a very versatile guy who can play on any line but is a PK/checking specialist. On the surface it looks as if the Bruins and Flyers are simply topping up with character players who fit their game plans. The Bruins could afford a second rounder on Kelly. And as Franko pointed out yesterday, there was room for the Flyers to add Versteeg. Now, as to what Gauthier needs ... hmmm ... |
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Post by blny on Feb 16, 2011 11:11:54 GMT -5
A Boston AND Philadelphia thread makes sense. Compare what both teams are doing. They're both being assertive as they both feel they're the best in the East this year.
If a complimentary guy like Kelly will get you a second rounder, prices may be too high for PG given our situation.
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Post by franko on Feb 16, 2011 11:51:07 GMT -5
The fact that Philly and Boston are gearing up means a) PG better get his butt in gear or b) PG is willing to wait a year or 2 for a serious run. Now PG may be trying but a late 2nd rounder for Kelly is pretty cheap IMO. He is a very versatile guy who can play on any line but is a PK/checking specialist. On the surface it looks as if the Bruins and Flyers are simply topping up with character players who fit their game plans. The Bruins could afford a second rounder on Kelly. And as Franko pointed out yesterday, there was room for the Flyers to add Versteeg. Now, as to what Gauthier needs ... hmmm ... where's that old Wizard of Oz pic, Dis? you've got Gomer needed a brain in the last coupla minutes of a game so he doesn't take penalties |
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Post by franko on Feb 16, 2011 11:59:14 GMT -5
A Boston AND Philadelphia thread makes sense. Compare what both teams are doing. They're both being assertive as they both feel they're the best in the East this year. they seem to be the cream this year [we'd be included if we could win against the lower-lights more often -- this month we've thrown away points we could have had against NYI and Barfalo -- at least we beat the Leafs]. with Washington sleepwalking through the season and Pittsburgh seemingly dead in the water with out Crysby and Malkin, these two teams look to have what it takes to fight it out [TBay is iffy; their goaltending is inconsistent through somewhat improved with Rolo in the mix] . . . so they're load up with character and depth. will PG make a move, or will he say [along with JM] "if we play our game we can beat anyone" . . . which is true except for a tough seven game series. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 16, 2011 12:01:48 GMT -5
A Boston AND Philadelphia thread makes sense. Compare what both teams are doing. They're both being assertive as they both feel they're the best in the East this year. If a complimentary guy like Kelly will get you a second rounder, prices may be too high for PG given our situation. I remember Gainey commenting on how the asking prices for players ebbed and flowed often in the same day. I think he was fielding questions on Hossa at the time. He mentioned that negotiations were going very well when around noon Atlanta changed the 'elements' as Gainey referred them. IIRC, Atlanta wanted both Kostitsyns in the deal for Hossa in addition to two other players, all of who were on the ice for Montreal that very night. Gauthier probably has a lot of dance partners, but the thing is it looks as if no one wants to give up the lead. (shrugs shoulders) Dunno ... Cheers. |
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Post by blny on Feb 16, 2011 14:01:05 GMT -5
I recall Gainey's comments after Pittsburgh landed Hossa. Up until that last call from Waddell, he thought he had a deal done. You could he wasn't all that impressed.
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Post by blny on Feb 18, 2011 13:33:35 GMT -5
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Post by GNick99 on Feb 18, 2011 13:49:34 GMT -5
I recall Gainey's comments after Pittsburgh landed Hossa. Up until that last call from Waddell, he thought he had a deal done. You could he wasn't all that impressed. I remember when that happened...what was the rumoured return we were suppose to give up for Hossa? |
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Post by duster on Feb 18, 2011 13:49:55 GMT -5
Boston has Two Towers, Kaberle and Peverley the Habs killer. Meanwhile, we have Mara.
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Post by 24in93 on Feb 18, 2011 14:12:30 GMT -5
This is depressing for Hab fans. I expect the Bruins to leave us in their dust now.
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Post by blny on Feb 18, 2011 14:17:05 GMT -5
I recall Gainey's comments after Pittsburgh landed Hossa. Up until that last call from Waddell, he thought he had a deal done. You could he wasn't all that impressed. I remember when that happened...what was the rumoured return we were suppose to give up for Hossa? I was trying to recall as I posted, but don't. |
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Post by blny on Feb 18, 2011 14:18:34 GMT -5
Boston has Two Towers, Kaberle and Peverley the Habs killer. Meanwhile, we have Mara. We'll see if the Two Towers land them 'the Precious'!  Being active at the deadline doesn't guarantee success, but Chiarelli is certainly letting his intentions be known. |
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Post by CentreHice on Feb 18, 2011 19:33:57 GMT -5
Chiarelli is putting a very nice playoff puzzle together.
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Post by franko on Feb 18, 2011 21:07:49 GMT -5
wouldn't it be a hoot to seem them ousted first round?
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Post by GNick99 on Feb 18, 2011 21:10:46 GMT -5
I remember when that happened...what was the rumoured return we were suppose to give up for Hossa? I was trying to recall as I posted, but don't. I think it was along the lines of Higgins, #1 pick and a prospect(Chipchura). If I recall correctly |
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Post by blny on Feb 18, 2011 21:12:47 GMT -5
I was trying to recall as I posted, but don't. I think it was along the lines of Higgins, #1 pick and a prospect(Chipchura). If I recall correctly ... and I was thinking Plekanec was involved, but you may be right. |
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Post by PTH on Feb 18, 2011 21:37:39 GMT -5
I think it was along the lines of Higgins, #1 pick and a prospect(Chipchura). If I recall correctly ... and I was thinking Plekanec was involved, but you may be right. I had Plekanec and Gorges in mind - as well as Sergei K., who at that time was looking like our first top-notch prospect in a while. Then again, I might be confusing Hossa with the Lecavalier rumours. |
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Post by blny on Feb 18, 2011 22:37:48 GMT -5
... and I was thinking Plekanec was involved, but you may be right. I had Plekanec and Gorges in mind - as well as Sergei K., who at that time was looking like our first top-notch prospect in a while. Then again, I might be confusing Hossa with the Lecavalier rumours. Difficult to keep straight. I think Pleks was definitely involved in the Lecavalier rumours. Skost seems to be finding himself in Nashville. I think the only way his brother improves is to leave Montreal too. |
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Post by seventeen on Feb 19, 2011 2:28:20 GMT -5
I was hoping Kaberle wouldn't go to Boston, as he's exactly what they needed. Oh well.
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