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Post by habernac on Aug 9, 2006 10:37:05 GMT -5
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Post by Andrew on Aug 9, 2006 11:24:48 GMT -5
One of my happiest memories as a Habs fan was his hat trick in game 2 of the '93 finals. It's too bad that he didn't spend his whole career in a Habs uniform. |
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Post by Skilly on Aug 9, 2006 16:33:02 GMT -5
One of my happiest memories as a Habs fan was his hat trick in game 2 of the '93 finals. It's too bad that he didn't spend his whole career in a Habs uniform. My happiest moment was his goal after the McSorley stick measurement!!! ;D |
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Post by blny on Aug 9, 2006 17:40:03 GMT -5
Eric was part of a strong group of young defenders we had. Man, did Savard and Corey manage to pi$$ that all away. Best of luck in his post playing career.
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Post by Forum Ghost on Aug 9, 2006 22:35:14 GMT -5
Game 2 of the 1993 Stanley Cup finals is still one of my fondest hockey memories. The goal to tie it up and the game winner at the start of overtime... It's a great memory that I'll have for the rest of my life.  I wish Eric the best of luck. |
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Post by Boston_Habs on Aug 10, 2006 9:17:05 GMT -5
I think we made much worse deals after that (LOL!). Although Philly made out well, I still don't think of that as a horrible trade. Mark Recchi was a very productive player for us - he had 43 points in 39 games after the trade and then had seaons of 78, 80, and 74 points before being traded back to the Flyers. It's hard to say how successful LeClair would have been in Montreal with the players we had at the time. Losing Desjardins was costly but I would say that Savard made up for it later by trading a rapidly declining Kirk Muller for Pierre Turgeon and Vladimir Malakhov. |
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Post by Forum Ghost on Aug 10, 2006 19:38:36 GMT -5
If the trade were Desjardins for Recchi, then it would've been a good trade for both teams. After all, that was the original deal. Leclair was a throw-in that Clarke chose from a short list of Hab players.
The only thing that screwed everything up was Leclair becoming a perennial 50 goal scorer. Otherwise, it was an even deal.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Aug 10, 2006 19:57:02 GMT -5
If the trade were Desjardins for Recchi, then it would've been a good trade for both teams. After all, that was the original deal. Leclair was a throw-in that Clarke chose from a short list of Hab players. The only thing that screwed everything up was Leclair becoming a perennial 50 goal scorer. Otherwise, it was an even deal. Yeah, and as you probably already know the problem was that LeClair had been offered to other clubs before that as well. For instance, when the Habs sent Corson, Gilcrest and Vujtek (sp?) to the Oilers for Damphousse, Edmonton apparently had their choice of Gilcrest, Keane or LeClair. They took Gilcrest because he was a western boy (thankfully). However, the scout who made that recommendation to Sather was relieved of his duties the following year. Cheers. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2006 9:36:17 GMT -5
Worst trades? I loved Mark Recchi. Hell, I'd still take him on my team.
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Post by IamCanadiens on Aug 11, 2006 11:29:02 GMT -5
one of the worst trades we ever made, Eric D was a great defenseman. Happy trails! Couldn't agree more. Recchi was a great pick up but Desjardins was so goood at the time and LeClair was just becoming dominant. LeClair may have played with one of the most dominant players in the league but I think he only made Lindros better. I'll never forget what an integral role LeClair played in the Stanley Cup victory. He was on my short list for Conn Smythe candidates. |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Aug 11, 2006 13:39:09 GMT -5
If the trade were Desjardins for Recchi, then it would've been a good trade for both teams. After all, that was the original deal. Leclair was a throw-in that Clarke chose from a short list of Hab players. The only thing that screwed everything up was Leclair becoming a perennial 50 goal scorer. Otherwise, it was an even deal. Recchi had a great career. Not much of it was with the Hab's. LeClair was a superstar scoring powerforward for years. Desjardins was an outstanding d-man for a long career. We wuz robbed. If not for Rejean Gump, Savard would have been our worst GM of ALL time! Ronald Corey, or Professor Corey as I like to call him, of the Keg tax fiasco fame, was our worst team president. "Build it and they will lose money!" |
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Post by cigarviper on Aug 11, 2006 18:42:38 GMT -5
www.nhl.com/features/spotlight/desjardins081106.htmlApparently, Gainey felt he would help our blueline this upcoming season . I wonder how long ago this offer was made...before or after Bob knew of the injuries to Streit and Boullion? "When the Philadelphia Flyers didn't offer him a contract this summer, Desjardins had an offer to return to the Canadiens for the 2006-07 season. Instead, at age 37 and following several injury-compromised season, Desjardins, a Quebec native, chose to retire Thursday -- as a Flyer."
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Post by Forum Ghost on Aug 13, 2006 16:51:50 GMT -5
Yeah, and as you probably already know the problem was that LeClair had been offered to other clubs before that as well. For instance, when the Habs sent Corson, Gilcrest and Vujtek (sp?) to the Oilers for Damphousse, Edmonton apparently had their choice of Gilcrest, Keane or LeClair. They took Gilcrest because he was a western boy (thankfully). However, the scout who made that recommendation to Sather was relieved of his duties the following year. What makes me scratch my head is why were guys like Keane and LeClair being offered as throw-ins? Guys like LeClair do not grow on trees, especially in Montreal. I wonder what Serge's rush was to get rid of him. The Habs have not been able to replace LeClair since he left. The closest thing we have right now is Latendresse and although his potential is there, who knows how well he'll turn out. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Aug 13, 2006 22:45:26 GMT -5
Yeah, and as you probably already know the problem was that LeClair had been offered to other clubs before that as well. For instance, when the Habs sent Corson, Gilcrest and Vujtek (sp?) to the Oilers for Damphousse, Edmonton apparently had their choice of Gilcrest, Keane or LeClair. They took Gilcrest because he was a western boy (thankfully). However, the scout who made that recommendation to Sather was relieved of his duties the following year. What makes me scratch my head is why were guys like Keane and LeClair being offered as throw-ins? Guys like LeClair do not grow on trees, especially in Montreal. I wonder what Serge's rush was to get rid of him. The Habs have not been able to replace LeClair since he left. The closest thing we have right now is Latendresse and although his potential is there, who knows how well he'll turn out. I hear you, FG. LeClair was actually our pre-season leading scoring the year he was traded. From what I understand is that LeClair wasn't allowed to play the game best suited for him. Like everyone on the club, he had to play the way the team wanted him to. When he got to Philadelphia he was paired with Lindros. Later Lindros was quoted as saying, "... John LeClair saved my career." Well gag me with a forklift! Odd thing about Keane as well, FG. All the Avs had to do was ask for him and Houle never objected. I mean, he was only our captain.As for Latendresse, I think he'll turn out fine so long as everyone doesn't expect him to score 45 goals in his rookie year. You know yourself, as soon as he gets on a scoring streak the media will be on it. And they'll be on it again if he tapers off. However, there is a lad called Kyle Chipchura who is touted as a stong leader. If he turns out anything like Shayne Doan I think it will be a bonus. Cheers. |
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