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Post by FREEHAB on Feb 19, 2007 12:05:38 GMT -5
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Post by Gogie on Feb 19, 2007 12:15:22 GMT -5
WHY!!!  If we have to resort to him to go anywhere we're really lost. Give Halak the ice time and take it from there. Unless the trade is Abby straight up for Esche, fuggitaboutit. |
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Post by HabSolute on Feb 19, 2007 12:25:08 GMT -5
This one seems to really come out of nowhere.
I like reading Eklund and I don't think he's a fraud. Too many people know him now that if he was a fraud, someone would have sold him.
I believe he's just what he says he is; he just report what his sources are telling him. He's obviously connected in the hockey world.
We all agree that at this time of the year, 95% of the discussions between GM, agents etc... will never see the light of day. However, they are still being discussed and certainly some of it is leaked. This is probably where Eklund comes in. Also, he probably sometimes gets 2nd and 3rd generation rumors which is why maybe some of them don't seem to make sense.
HOWEVER, like you said, I would be completely floored if we made a trade for Robert Esche. How much does he make any way ? Is he a UFA this summer ?
It seems we have much more urgent problems to solve....
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Post by Marvin on Feb 19, 2007 12:49:36 GMT -5
I agree. Go with Halak and see how far he can take you.
Marv
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Post by jkr on Feb 19, 2007 12:50:28 GMT -5
Please no.
I'd rather see the Habs go downwards with Halak getting the experience.
I think some people are just trying to connect the dots ( Huet's injury) but in this case it makes little sense.
EDIT: the last two times I saw the Flyers play last week Esche wasn't even in uniform.
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Post by drkcloud on Feb 19, 2007 13:18:56 GMT -5
I've been reading eklund all season and he has yet to be close to predicting a deal. Bob Mckenzie gets it before he does! This is the dumbest rumor yet. That site is also talking Souray for Nabokov
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2007 14:16:07 GMT -5
Esche? Why?
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Post by TheHabsfan on Feb 19, 2007 14:29:44 GMT -5
We have 4 capable NHL goalies, although Huet is hurt. I can't see Bob interested in Esche, especially considering he sucks rocks. I, however, could fully believe this being a smokescreen for another player on that roster...How about Carter?  Serioulsy, we may be scouting Philly, but i really doubt Esche is the target. THF |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Feb 19, 2007 14:34:00 GMT -5
I'd rather have Escher.  |
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Post by Marvin on Feb 19, 2007 17:08:01 GMT -5
"4 capable NHL goalies"? We have 2 capable NHL goalies and 2 others in the farm system who haven't yet proven anything at the NHL level for any extended period
Marv
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Post by franko on Feb 19, 2007 17:48:50 GMT -5
"4 capable NHL goalies"? We have 2 capable NHL goalies and 2 others in the farm system who haven't yet proven anything at the NHL level for any extended period Marv No worse than Esche, who is 5-8-1, .876 SV%, 4.15 GA As everybody asks, "why?" [my first thought when I saw the thread-head]. Does he improve our team? No. Does he grab us and lead us further to the grail? No. I'd say "pass" but this isn't a serious possibility in the first place. [edit: how about Sammy for Esche?] |
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Post by blny on Feb 19, 2007 18:43:01 GMT -5
Esche is a total downgrade. I can't understand how anyone would pull a trigger on that deal. Considering the source, it's even smellier horse pucky than the regular stuff.
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Post by Forum Ghost on Feb 19, 2007 19:04:40 GMT -5
Esche? Please no.
I'm not that big a fan of Abby, but Esche is no improvement.
This rumour makes absolutely no sense.
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Post by Skilly on Feb 19, 2007 19:07:57 GMT -5
We have 4 capable NHL goalies, although Huet is hurt. I can't see Bob interested in Esche, especially considering he sucks rocks. I, however, could fully believe this being a smokescreen for another player on that roster...How about Carter? Serioulsy, we may be scouting Philly, but i really doubt Esche is the target. THF My first thought when I read this rumour was "ok, who else is involved?" I can see a young guy on our team + Abby for Esche and Carter. Under that scenario, it would make me think. But can Bob do it without giving up Ryder ... ?  |
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Post by HFTO on Feb 19, 2007 23:09:01 GMT -5
That would be Bob's worst blunder yet whatever they give up for this guy would be a 100% complete waste.
Hopefully thats somebody dreaming in Philly
HFTO
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Post by seventeen on Feb 20, 2007 2:06:03 GMT -5
Not only dreaming, but on crack, crystal meth and LSD while washing them down with 200 proof moonshine. That's the kind of rumour that destroys a journalist's career.
PS. On second thought, given that Garrioch is still plying his 'trade', I doubt anything can destroy some journalists' careers.
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Post by CentreHice on Feb 20, 2007 2:12:54 GMT -5
That would be Bob's worst blunder yet whatever they give up for this guy would be a 100% complete waste. Hopefully thats somebody dreaming in Philly HFTO Esche also spoke out about Hitchcock at the beginning of this season. He started the first game and lost 4-0 to Pittsburgh. Niittymaki got the next 4 starts and went 1-3. When Esche was asked if he thought Hitch would give him his second start, he answered, "I don't try to get into his head--it's an empty place." Hitch started him the next night...and left him in for all 9 goals vs. Buffalo.  Do we really need another loose cannon/malcontent in our dressing room? |
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Post by Douper on Feb 20, 2007 7:25:45 GMT -5
Like Michel Bergeron said on the radio last night....By talking about the goalies we are focusing on the wrong problem. This team will not go anywhere scoring 1 2 or 3 goals a game.
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Post by TheHabsfan on Feb 20, 2007 7:32:18 GMT -5
"4 capable NHL goalies"? We have 2 capable NHL goalies and 2 others in the farm system who haven't yet proven anything at the NHL level for any extended period Marv What I mean is now that Halak has played a game and looked decent, we have 4 guys who have played in the NHL before....so I classify them as "capable" ... Personally, from what i have seen after one game from Halak, i trust him more than Esche.... In other words, I think Esche is pathetic and wouldn't consider him at all. THF |
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Post by TheHabsfan on Feb 20, 2007 7:34:50 GMT -5
That would be Bob's worst blunder yet whatever they give up for this guy would be a 100% complete waste. Hopefully thats somebody dreaming in Philly HFTO I don't think we have anything to worry about....This rumor was started by Eklund and I asked him point blank if there was any truth to it....he told me that he doesn't think it will happen. It was most likely a counter offer by the flyers to something BG offered...(in other words, no chance!) Kinda like, i'll take your guy, but you have to take this guy too..... THF |
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Post by Skilly on Feb 20, 2007 17:42:01 GMT -5
That would be Bob's worst blunder yet whatever they give up for this guy would be a 100% complete waste. Hopefully thats somebody dreaming in Philly HFTO I don't think we have anything to worry about....This rumor was started by Eklund and I asked him point blank if there was any truth to it....he told me that he doesn't think it will happen. It was most likely a counter offer by the flyers to something BG offered...(in other words, no chance!) Kinda like, i'll take your guy, but you have to take this guy too..... THF Must be Pele Eklund. |
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Post by jkr on Feb 21, 2007 8:24:43 GMT -5
4 goals on 14 shots before he was pulled. Philly would probably love to give him away.
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Post by HFTO on Feb 21, 2007 8:56:09 GMT -5
What about Belfour as a backup?Cheap don't believe he's on the books for next year.Would rather have Eddy and Halak than Abby and Halak.
HFTO
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Post by BadCompany on Feb 21, 2007 9:24:08 GMT -5
Bob Mackenzie stated again this morning (on the Team 990) that he believes the Canadiens are after a goalie.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 21, 2007 9:41:39 GMT -5
Bob Mackenzie stated again this morning (on the Team 990) that he believes the Canadiens are after a goalie. Heard McKenzie say that Gainey might be targeting Mathieu Garon in LA. Imagine that ... all three of the primary players of a trade all back in Montreal. Gainey also confirmed that his antenna is up WRT a goaltender. Cheers. |
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Post by FREEHAB on Feb 21, 2007 10:29:36 GMT -5
I was watching TSN last night. That's Hockey was on and Bob MacKenzie and Darren Dreger were reporting live from the GM meetings in Florida. Gainey was front row center and he even admitted on camera that he was looking for a goalie.
WTF?
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Post by jkr on Feb 21, 2007 10:35:49 GMT -5
I was watching TSN last night. That's Hockey was on and Bob MacKenzie and Darren Dreger were reporting live from the GM meetings in Florida. Gainey was front row center and he even admitted on camera that he was looking for a goalie. WTF? We might be happy with Halak but Gainey is conservative & probably concerned with the playoffs, if they get there.  |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Feb 21, 2007 11:11:42 GMT -5
Bob Mackenzie stated again this morning (on the Team 990) that he believes the Canadiens are after a goalie. Heard McKenzie say that Gainey might be targeting Mathieu Garon in LA. Imagine that. Who? |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 21, 2007 11:17:19 GMT -5
Heard McKenzie say that Gainey might be targeting Mathieu Garon in LA. Imagine that. Who? LOLOLO!!! I thought it was kind of neat hearing that. As I was saying to BC, imagine that ... making a trade only to have all of the main players back in your rink. It would depend on the price, but I wouldn't mind seeing Garon back as insurance. However, on the same note, I wouldn't mind seeing Hak get a tad more exposure. Gainey said on TSN last night that he was the best prospect in Hamilton. Cheers. |
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Post by Andrew on Feb 21, 2007 12:06:58 GMT -5
I really don't like the idea of giving up assets of any kind for a goalie who probably won't be any better than Aebischer anyway. We're not going to get a real difference maker goaltender at a reasonable price. The only thing that we'll get is another average goalie.
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