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Post by Ryan on Jun 21, 2007 20:24:15 GMT -5
In order to find the money to sign Smyth, Calgary would almost certainly be required to move a pricey contract – and Alex Tanguay’s is the most likely to go, under that scenario. The most logical destination for Tanguay would be Montreal, where the Canadiens may get shut out of the action on Daniel Briere by an overwhelming offer expected to come from the Los Angeles Kings. Another less likely scenario would see the Flames move Tanguay to the Canadiens in exchange for Alexei Kovalev. The rationale for that would be Kovalev won a Stanley Cup with Mike Keenan for the 1994 New York Rangers and Tanguay, a skilled but soft player whose confidence can disappear in a flash, probably won’t be a great fit on a Keenan-coached team. Rumours from Eric Duhatschek of The Globe & Mail |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jun 22, 2007 0:06:06 GMT -5
Hmm, the Flames brought Tanguay in for secondary scoring and to complement Iggy. He did not always get the job done there, and this is the role that the Habs would want Tanguay to fill in Montreal.
This sounds like a mid July move at best when others are gone.
Could Carbo get more out of him than Playfair did?
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Post by seventeen on Jun 22, 2007 0:27:26 GMT -5
The hopeful fan would suggest that Calgary's crash and bang style of play is ill-suited to Tanguay's game and I would agree with that. Now whether he's suited to Montreal's game, whatever that is, is a good question too.
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Post by jimmyjazz on Jun 22, 2007 0:53:40 GMT -5
Wouldn't mind having the guy at all, he did get 81 points last season...
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Post by Doc Holliday on Jun 22, 2007 6:51:28 GMT -5
Tanguay sure can put up the points AND he's a natural center too...
Another thing about him is that on top of being gifted offensively, he's also a + players every seasons.
He does come with a soft tag though and apparently doesn't come to work every nights. From the Q or not, this is the kind of player we're trying to move away from IMO.
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Post by insomnius on Jun 22, 2007 7:12:02 GMT -5
I think Tanguay would be a great addition to the team - and I think Carbo could get more out of him than Playfair or Keenan...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2007 14:34:58 GMT -5
81 points is more than any Canadiens player got last season.
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Post by habernac on Jun 22, 2007 15:21:58 GMT -5
Tanguay sure can put up the points AND he's a natural center too... Another thing about him is that on top of being gifted offensively, he's also a + players every seasons. He does come with a soft tag though and apparently doesn't come to work every nights. From the Q or not, this is the kind of player we're trying to move away from IMO. Doc, here in Calgary I saw him play close to 70 games last year, and he is an enormous improvement on Kovalev. This would be a dream deal for the Habs. He's not a softie, trust me. |
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Post by Canadien Errant on Jul 6, 2007 19:50:40 GMT -5
Would they take Ryder and a pick for Tanguay ?
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Post by Marvin on Jul 6, 2007 20:09:45 GMT -5
Why does everyone get on Ryder's back? I remember a couple of years ago you were all thrilled that he made the team, and then applauding his play. Now suddenly everyone wants to deal him left and right.
Marv
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Post by Skilly on Jul 6, 2007 21:31:07 GMT -5
Why does everyone get on Ryder's back? I remember a couple of years ago you were all thrilled that he made the team, and then applauding his play. Now suddenly everyone wants to deal him left and right. Marv Not everyone.  But the general impression is that Mikey is the Habs most tradeable commodity. To me, as annoying as it is to see his name in every rumour, it is more of a compliment to him. Teams need players that can score, and their isn't a team in the league that wouldn't take him..... except one: Montreal. But hey, all those goals are easy to make up. Higgins and Pleky alone are going to cover Ryder's 30 goals ... so the story goes anyways. |
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Post by Marvin on Jul 6, 2007 21:38:26 GMT -5
Sometimes Ryder frustrates even me with his one-dimensional play, and his insistence on shooting when a pass would make better sense, but when you look at the current roster, there is no one else who you can say is a certainty for at least 30 goals. If you're trading Ryder, you better be getting someone back who can make up those goals.
Marv
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Post by Marvin on Jul 6, 2007 21:40:15 GMT -5
...furthermore, after seeing Tanguay in Calgary, this is a guy who ONLY passes the puck! It was infuriating, at times, for the fans when he would always pass when he had a open lane for shooting.
Marv
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Post by Skilly on Jul 6, 2007 21:42:57 GMT -5
...furthermore, after seeing Tanguay in Calgary, this is a guy who ONLY passes the puck! It was infuriating, at times, for the fans when he would always pass when he had a open lane for shooting. Marv So who would you rather? Someone who always passes, or someone who always shoots? |
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Post by Marvin on Jul 6, 2007 22:31:26 GMT -5
Someone who always scores.
Marv
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Post by Skilly on Jul 7, 2007 10:26:32 GMT -5
Someone who always scores. Marv My wife is taken.  ;D |
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Post by seventeen on Jul 7, 2007 16:45:22 GMT -5
I have a really good reply to that, but good sportsmanship and the code of conduct prevent me from sharing it with you. It's hard being a good guy sometimes.
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Post by Skilly on Jul 7, 2007 20:51:20 GMT -5
I have a really good reply to that, but good sportsmanship and the code of conduct prevent me from sharing it with you. It's hard being a good guy sometimes. ;D |
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