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Post by HFTO on Jan 9, 2006 13:31:41 GMT -5
Hejduk for Perez in an Avs salary dump.
Take all this crap for what it is....... since teams are scrambling and ours most certainly is everybody's chomping at the bit to have their team improve via the trade route.
Unfortunately in every Habs scenario we looked to be getting fleeced by throwing in players and or picks.
Atleast in this fantasy the Habs aren't throwing in a first or second round pick,though it would be tough to absorb 3.7 mill without adding something.
HFTO
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Post by Doc Holliday on Jan 9, 2006 14:20:43 GMT -5
well... I like it too...
But when it's too good to be true...
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Post by TheHabsfan on Jan 9, 2006 15:10:20 GMT -5
well... I like it too... But when it's too good to be true... Balej for Kovalev was too good to be true....  This is Gainey type work...I could see it happening. I certainly would be very nervous trading Perez away however...he could turn out to be a special player. But there is no denying what Hejduk can bring.... That's a tough one. THF |
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Post by Doc Holliday on Jan 9, 2006 15:43:35 GMT -5
well... I like it too... But when it's too good to be true... Balej for Kovalev was too good to be true.... Men! Were you around when that trade happen? The board was about to explode, posters thinking we were trading a Pavel Bure in the making for the next Donald Audette.... |
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Post by Forum Ghost on Jan 9, 2006 15:58:31 GMT -5
HFTO, just out of curiosity, where did you hear this rumour?
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Post by jkr on Jan 9, 2006 16:55:50 GMT -5
I don't know what the Avs cap # is so I don't know if they are in a real salary dump mode. Anyone know that figure?
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Post by HFTO on Jan 9, 2006 16:59:37 GMT -5
I can't remeber what board it may have been 4th period,but it was one of the few as I pointed out where we didn't get fleeced,They also had Theo and a first for Tanguay I can't remeber if we were getting a goalie back but that would be ridiculous to give up a first rounder in any deal the league being the way it is.
If and when something does happen I sure hope its something that will work out for the Habs for a change.
HFTO
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Post by TheHabsfan on Jan 10, 2006 9:13:43 GMT -5
Balej for Kovalev was too good to be true.... Men! Were you around when that trade happen? The board was about to explode, posters thinking we were trading a Pavel Bure in the making for the next Donald Audette.... LOL...I was here....that was a funny time! I, for one, think Perez will be a solid player in the NHL. Hejduk is a proven goal scorer. It's a really tough call. I guess the questions are: Is Hejduk our long term solution to our offensive problems? Sould we sacrifice the future to improve offensively right now? Are there better options out there for us? If we are to make a move, I would hope that it would be a long term solution and not patchwork. We need to find the right piece. Is Hejduk that long term solution? I am not sure. That's why this is such a tough call! THF |
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Post by blny on Jan 10, 2006 9:32:36 GMT -5
Can we afford Milan long term? I think acquiring that type of player creates inflexibility when the team wants to upgrade in other areas (barring a trade). I really think improving our blueline is of more importance. Whether it's through a trade or free agency, I think Gainey needs to seriously look at moves to bolster the back end.
Markov is a keeper IMO. I'm not ready to move Souray. After that, anyone is fair game IMO. Rivet's contract is a big pill to swallow, but I would certainly keep him around at a reduced rate when his contract is up. I like what he brings, and if demoted to a third pair because of upgrades he becomes one of the league's better 3rd pair guys IMO.
Don't get me wrong. I like Hejduk a lot. However, with Kovalev in the fold I think getting Hejduk becomes and expensive redundancy.
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Post by Boston_Habs on Jan 10, 2006 10:26:35 GMT -5
Can we afford Milan long term? I think acquiring that type of player creates inflexibility when the team wants to upgrade in other areas (barring a trade). I really think improving our blueline is of more importance. Whether it's through a trade or free agency, I think Gainey needs to seriously look at moves to bolster the back end. Markov is a keeper IMO. I'm not ready to move Souray. After that, anyone is fair game IMO. Rivet's contract is a big pill to swallow, but I would certainly keep him around at a reduced rate when his contract is up. I like what he brings, and if demoted to a third pair because of upgrades he becomes one of the league's better 3rd pair guys IMO. Don't get me wrong. I like Hejduk a lot. However, with Kovalev in the fold I think getting Hejduk becomes and expensive redundancy. Agree. We have big contracts tied up with Theo and Kovalev, and Koivu needs to be signed next year. A GM needs to decide where he wants to spend his cap space and adding a contract like Hejduk doesn't make sense given that we have guys like Perezhogin and Kostitsyn in the fold. I would focus on trading for either a real #2 centre like Olli Jokinen or, ideally, a big upgrade on the blue line. |
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Post by Forum Ghost on Jan 10, 2006 17:55:28 GMT -5
Can we afford Milan long term? I think acquiring that type of player creates inflexibility when the team wants to upgrade in other areas (barring a trade). I really think improving our blueline is of more importance. Whether it's through a trade or free agency, I think Gainey needs to seriously look at moves to bolster the back end. Markov is a keeper IMO. I'm not ready to move Souray. After that, anyone is fair game IMO. Rivet's contract is a big pill to swallow, but I would certainly keep him around at a reduced rate when his contract is up. I like what he brings, and if demoted to a third pair because of upgrades he becomes one of the league's better 3rd pair guys IMO. Don't get me wrong. I like Hejduk a lot. However, with Kovalev in the fold I think getting Hejduk becomes and expensive redundancy. Well said. I fully agree. If we didn't have Kovalev, then I would be all over a chance to acquire someone like Hejduk, but, like you, I would rather see an upgrade on the blueline. Hejduk's a star player and one of the best goal scorers in the league, but he may not be the solution to what ails this team. IMO, an upgrade on defence is needed more than a forward like Milan Hejduk. |
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