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Post by jkr on Dec 10, 2005 14:14:30 GMT -5
I don't understand why this is so public. Wouldn't it be easier for Burke to trade Sykora if the whole world didn't know about it?
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Post by Cranky on Dec 10, 2005 15:27:04 GMT -5
I don't understand why this is so public. Wouldn't it be easier for Burke to trade Sykora if the whole world didn't know about it? It certainly would inspire someone to play better. NOT! If it was me who got shopped around, I would make sure I played like a freaken zombie. Probably the next goal would be in my own net. By "accident" of course. Why help the organization that's discarting you like an old washing machine? "Pssst, you wanna score? I'm doing a Breezy prat fall as you pass me". |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Dec 10, 2005 15:28:59 GMT -5
Trading Sykora for Bonk is like trading a chocolate ice cream cone for a vanilla ice cream cone when you really don't like ice cream or chocolate or vanilla.
We made a mistake, lets move on. Bonk might help Hamilton. Maybe Hamilton could help Bonk. It's worth a shot.
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Post by Yeti on Dec 11, 2005 20:55:05 GMT -5
RDS is reporting that Gainey offered Souray for Sykora. Obviously it did not work, the Rangers are not the front runners.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2005 22:56:36 GMT -5
RDS is reporting that Gainey offered Souray for Sykora. Obviously it did not work, the Rangers are not the front runners. That was his only offer? Looks like he wasn't too serious about this acquisition if that's all he had on the table. |
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Post by PTH on Dec 12, 2005 2:28:19 GMT -5
RDS is reporting that Gainey offered Souray for Sykora. Obviously it did not work, the Rangers are not the front runners. That was his only offer? Looks like he wasn't too serious about this acquisition if that's all he had on the table. Remember that Sykora is just a rent-a-player at this point. I wouldn't offer too much for him either. Still, doing without one of our LD would be rough, given that we've generally shown a lack of depth back there. But hey, this might give JP Côté another chance, and I'm all for that. |
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 12, 2005 16:56:02 GMT -5
RDS is reporting that Gainey offered Souray for Sykora. Obviously it did not work, the Rangers are not the front runners. Heard today (Monday) on 640 Toronto that the Rangers are the front runners. |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Dec 12, 2005 17:03:44 GMT -5
RDS is reporting that Gainey offered Souray for Sykora. Obviously it did not work, the Rangers are not the front runners. Heard today (Monday) on 640 Toronto that the Rangers are the front runners. Looking for someone to pick up the slack from Hossa, are they? |
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Post by jkr on Dec 13, 2005 6:46:22 GMT -5
RDS is reporting that Gainey offered Souray for Sykora. Obviously it did not work, the Rangers are not the front runners. Heard today (Monday) on 640 Toronto that the Rangers are the front runners. AM 640 is hardly reliable - During the off season they were reporting a Belak & Belfour for Zetterberg rumor. |
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Post by BadCompany on Dec 13, 2005 8:20:18 GMT -5
RDS is reporting that Gainey offered Souray for Sykora. Obviously it did not work, the Rangers are not the front runners. I’ll give that offer a “yuck.” For me, that would be the worst type of trade – dealing from an area of weakness, to pick up a type of player we already have in abundance. Sykora puts up moderately better Zednik numbers, and plays a Zednik/Perezhoghin/Ryder style of play. We’d still have the same problem we have now – bad mix of players. And we’d lose still more defensive depth, which we can’t afford to lose. Say what you will about Souray’s play this year, its still better than JP Cote’s (or even Mark Streit’s, in my opinion). I’m not all that hot and bothered to get Sykora, to be honest with you, but if I were to make an offer, it would be one of Zednik, Plekanec or a 3rd rounder. Since none of those deals are possible given the salary cap, I’d pass on trying to get him. |
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Post by TheHabsfan on Dec 16, 2005 10:30:18 GMT -5
Just read on Habfans.com that someone ...-"emb"- heard on Team990 this morning that Sykora could be a Hab today ... (Eklund interview)...take it for what it's worth.
THF
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Dec 16, 2005 11:00:23 GMT -5
Hmmm, Zednik for Sykora?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2005 12:10:58 GMT -5
I'd do it. Zednik is very streaky and moody. But so's Sykora. Zednik has more drive, while Sykora has more skill. I'm sure he'd put away more pucks if fed by Koivu or Ribeiro. |
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Post by blny on Dec 16, 2005 12:32:00 GMT -5
We actually get a little younger with this trade - about ten months. I'd want a little extra for taking on an extra $1.2 million in salary.
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Post by jkr on Dec 16, 2005 12:36:22 GMT -5
Just read on Habfans.com that someone ...-"emb"- heard on Team990 this morning that Sykora could be a Hab today ... (Eklund interview)...take it for what it's worth. THF What's Eklind's track record anyway? |
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Post by TheHabsfan on Dec 16, 2005 13:32:56 GMT -5
Just read on Habfans.com that someone ...-"emb"- heard on Team990 this morning that Sykora could be a Hab today ... (Eklund interview)...take it for what it's worth. THF What's Eklind's track record anyway? No comment!  THF |
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Post by blny on Dec 16, 2005 13:35:58 GMT -5
Just read on Habfans.com that someone ...-"emb"- heard on Team990 this morning that Sykora could be a Hab today ... (Eklund interview)...take it for what it's worth. THF What's Eklind's track record anyway? Ekund spews baseless rumour on a regular basis. All indication at this point, that I put any stock in, has the Rangers as the front runners for Petr. |
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Post by HABSLAND on Dec 16, 2005 14:53:17 GMT -5
Another small forward that is streaky. if you ask me its 4 quarters for a buck, what we need is Gainey to find another desperate team like the Sharks found, I know its rare and we dont have much to give back, but even if Sykora has more skill than Zed, I don't see him bringing much more to the team, I hope im wrong if he is actually traded here, but chances are he will play well the first 10 games and he will then join the other players that we bash on this board.
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Post by Bob on Dec 16, 2005 15:06:13 GMT -5
Another small forward that is streaky. if you ask me its 4 quarters for a buck, what we need is Gainey to find another desperate team like the Sharks found Florida... Jokkinen |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Dec 16, 2005 15:11:31 GMT -5
Trading Sykora for Bonk is an upgrade, but it's like changing one sparkplug in a V8 engine. It may run a little better, but it won't run any smoother. It isn't even a tuneup.
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Post by HABSLAND on Dec 16, 2005 15:49:26 GMT -5
Jokinen would be nice, him and Koivu would be happy together, but im sure if a trade is to happen it will be with a team and player that we haven't discussed, which might be a good thing considering the players that have been rumored to come here.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2005 18:40:51 GMT -5
Another small forward that is streaky. if you ask me its 4 quarters for a buck, what we need is Gainey to find another desperate team like the Sharks found Florida... Jokkinen Pittsburgh...Palffy |
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Post by jkr on Dec 16, 2005 18:44:48 GMT -5
He's making about 3.5 right now. Gainey would haver to squeeze that in. |
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Post by habfan74 on Dec 16, 2005 19:20:26 GMT -5
What about Gonchar, there's our PP quarter back. Wonder what the asking price would be, I hear their not happy with him.
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Post by roke on Dec 16, 2005 23:28:22 GMT -5
What about Gonchar, there's our PP quarter back. Wonder what the asking price would be, I hear their not happy with him. Gonchar has a monster contract that's long-term too. Given his play and the length of the contract I personally wouldn't take that risk. Then again, I'm not calling the shots. |
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Post by blny on Dec 17, 2005 13:55:13 GMT -5
What about Gonchar, there's our PP quarter back. Wonder what the asking price would be, I hear their not happy with him. 5 years and $25 million reasons to say no. He makes $3.5 million this year. Were it for that amount over the duration of the deal I'd consider it. He is a major liability though. |
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Post by Doc Holliday on Dec 17, 2005 15:01:08 GMT -5
5 years and $25 million reasons to say no. He makes $3.5 million this year. Were it for that amount over the duration of the deal I'd consider it. He is a major liability though. With the cap coming up, could it be a more attractive option? Money question aside, this guy would fit really well. |
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Post by blny on Dec 17, 2005 15:20:22 GMT -5
Just because it's going up doesn't mean the team's budget should go up to match. I think if the team can keep it's budget more or less where it is that would be ideal.
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Post by seventeen on Dec 17, 2005 16:51:11 GMT -5
Spector's rumours today, made mention that Jeff Friesen of Washington may be on the block after the Olympic break. He's recovering from a sports hernia injury (whatever that is). I have no idea what his salary is, but the guy has wheels and if his contract isn't a millburystone around our necks, he is a left winger and he can fly. Has his scoring disappeared that badly? Anyway, just a thought and perhaps a better interim option than Sykora, who hasn't done much since leaving Jersey.
PS. George McPhee is no rocket scientist IMO either, so Washington may be a good dance partner.
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Post by jkr on Dec 17, 2005 21:04:15 GMT -5
Spector's rumours today, made mention that Jeff Friesen of Washington may be on the block after the Olympic break. He's recovering from a sports hernia injury (whatever that is). I have no idea what his salary is, but the guy has wheels and if his contract isn't a millburystone around our necks, he is a left winger and he can fly. Has his scoring disappeared that badly? Anyway, just a thought and perhaps a better interim option than Sykora, who hasn't done much since leaving Jersey. PS. George McPhee is no rocket scientist IMO either, so Washington may be a good dance partner. He's making about 2.2 but I don't know how much he has left. He's always been durable ( until now) and a for the last few years - a 15-20 goal guy. |
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