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Post by BadCompany on Jan 29, 2008 12:13:37 GMT -5
www.tsn.ca/fantasy_news/columnists/scott_cullen/?ID=228171AROUND THE RINKS - Red Wings D Chris Chelios is apparently trying to convince the Wings to add Kings D Rob Blake, who has a no-trade clause and will be an unrestricted free agent in the summer. The Detroit News has San Jose, Colorado, the New York Rangers, Montreal and New Jersey being linked to Blake.
- The Toronto Sun reports that Kings GM Dean Lombardi wants a player, a prospect and a first-round pick for Blake, while noting that the Kings are also shopping LW Ladislav Nagy, D Brad Stuart and D Jaroslav Modry. - According to the New York Post, the Devils are looking for a power play quarterback on the blueline, which could include Blake with Nagy or Stuart also holding some appeal. The paper figures that the Devils would have to offer the likes of David Clarkson, Andy Greene or prospect Matt Halischuk in a deadline deal. - The Buffalo News reports that the Chicago Blackhawks have been scouting the Sabres, with the supposition that Brian Campbell is the object of their affection. - Amid all the Toronto changes being mentioned, the Toronto Sun notes that D Tomas Kaberle may bring as much in return as anyone. Of course, Kaberle has a no-trade clause, so that would complicate any potential trade talks. - The Boston Globe notes that, with Manny Fernandez and Patrice Bergeron both most likely done for the season, the Bruins have no shortage of cap room if they are looking to make a move. The injured pair is earning $9.5-million this season, so the Bruins could easily add salary to make a push for the postseason. The paper suggests that the B's could take a run at Thrashers LW Marian Hossa. - Panthers captain Olli Jokinen is once again denying that he wants out of Florida after the latest batch of circulating trade rumours had him wanting out. - According to the San Jose Mercury News, speculation grows that the Sharks may be ready to move C Patrick Marleau, noting that the Bruins, Panthers, Rangers and Canadiens have been scouting the Sharks recently. - The Edmonton Journal notes that the Hurricanes are prepared to make changes in order to shake loose from what appears to be a two-year post-Cup funk, and power forward Erik Cole is considered a possible player to deal. - According to the Ottawa Sun, Senators GM Bryan Murray is seeking a top-six forward to bolster the team's scoring depth heading into the stretch run. Reports percolate that the Sens are also interested in Cole, with the purported asking price being Joe Corvo and Antoine Vermette. - The Philadelphia Daily News disputes an Ottawa Sun rumour that the Flyers would be willing to swap C Jeff Carter and a first-round pick to the Maple Leafs for Mats Sundin. - Newsday reports that the Rangers may have unloaded D Marek Malik. The club was particularly vague about the big defenceman's status, though his equipment was no longer in his locker. The Bergen Record, however, says that the Rangers insist Malik has not been traded. - While the calls have long been out there for the Lightning to deal one of their Big Three forwards, GM Jay Feaster noted that changes may be needed if the Lightning don't creep back into the race. The St. Petersburg Times suggests that pending unrestricted free agents Dan Boyle and Vaclav Prospal are others who may warrant interest approaching the deadline, though Feaster says that isn't in the plans..yet. Furthermore, reports continue to creep up that the Stars are actively scouting the Lightning, with the oft-mentioned possibility of Martin St. Louis and Marty Turco trading places. The Tampa Tribune chimes in with talk that guys like Chris Gratton and Jan Hlavac, also pending free agents, are more likely to be moved. - The Toronto Star suggests that the Calgary Flames have interest in Maple Leafs disturber Darcy Tucker, who does have a no-trade clause. - Further to last week's Backchecking note that the Blue Jackets are interested in Penguins C Erik Christensen, the Toronto Sun says that Columbus would offer D Duvie Westcott in a swap. The Columbus Dispatch thinks it might be Ole-Kristian Tollefsen going for Christensen. - Thrashers GM Don Waddell tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Thrashers are "a buyer for sure" heading towards the trade deadline. - The St. Louis Post Dispatch notes that the Blues are expected to deal a defenceman before the deadline, with Christian Backman considered the top possibility. - The Toronto Sun reports that the Canucks have been shopping defence prospect Luc Bourdon around the league in their effort to land a scoring centre.
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Post by HFTO on Jan 29, 2008 12:20:41 GMT -5
Blake makes sense for somebody like NJ or Detroit.
At that price no way for the Habs especially since he's most likely just a rental.
If somebodies intrested in Ryder and say maybe Fischer and at best a 3rd then I make a deal.These next two drafts really could set the Habs up for a long time and really give them some ammunition to spare going forward.One more year of stock piling.
HFTO
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jan 29, 2008 12:46:22 GMT -5
I think Marleau is a very talented player but the knock on him is that he might be a pretty fragile player from the neck, up. There's no reason why the Sharks' Joe Thornton should be carrying the brunt of the load. Possible MVP again?
Would love to have Luc Bourdon in the lineup but we really have nothing the scoring centre the Nucks are looking for. The Leafs do though.
Cheers.
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Post by blny on Jan 29, 2008 13:21:15 GMT -5
Too much for Black imo. He's showing his age. 4 years ago, that deal makes sense. Now, it's just too much. If the Kings were able to get Halischuk from NJ in a deal, that would be a good pick up. I really liked what I saw from Matt at the WJC. NHL top flight speed there.
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Post by habmeister on Jan 29, 2008 15:07:14 GMT -5
I think Marleau is a very talented player but the knock on him is that he might be a pretty fragile player from the neck, up. There's no reason why the Sharks' Joe Thornton should be carrying the brunt of the load. Possible MVP again? Would love to have Luc Bourdon in the lineup but we really have nothing the scoring centre the Nucks are looking for. The Leafs do though. Cheers. you know dis, i have marleau in my money pool with my buddies, and i also have centerice so i watch the sharks off and on quite a bit, i see all the skill in the world with marleau, but there just isn't that desire to go through a wall to score or do the little bit extra. there are a lot of players with great skill that just don't have that desire to win, marleau reminds me of those types. i also get to watch luc bourdon, being that i'm in van, and i really question what is between his ears. i liked alex edler more than bourdon last year and now he's a young all star and bourdon is still about 10th on their d-men depth chart. he again has all the skill in the world, i think with him hopefully its just maturing. apparently he's been very good on the farm, but for some reason they don't always call him up first. i'd rather have a 3rd liner that has won some cups and can help lead, than a flaky player like marleau. he'll remind you of the kovalev of previous years, this new kovalev is a sight to behold, its a shame he didn't get an all-star invite, he'd have been magic on that shootout skill thingy. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jan 29, 2008 23:00:18 GMT -5
I think Marleau is a very talented player but the knock on him is that he might be a pretty fragile player from the neck, up. There's no reason why the Sharks' Joe Thornton should be carrying the brunt of the load. Possible MVP again? Would love to have Luc Bourdon in the lineup but we really have nothing the scoring centre the Nucks are looking for. The Leafs do though. Cheers. you know dis, i have marleau in my money pool with my buddies, and i also have centerice so i watch the sharks off and on quite a bit, i see all the skill in the world with marleau, but there just isn't that desire to go through a wall to score or do the little bit extra. there are a lot of players with great skill that just don't have that desire to win, marleau reminds me of those types. Well, based on this opinion I think we'd agree that he simply wouldn't work out in Montreal. Carbonneau insists his players play an all around game and right now he has buy-in from his team as whole, mainly because they're seeing the results. And if you're going to go all the way, we have to talk about sacrificing. Seeing Marleau as much as you have, is he the kind of guy that would throw himself in front of a puck? That's too bad. A highly-touted guy like him rated so low. Well, at this point that's probably where Gainey is going. Its harder making trades nowadays. Right now there's no one in the organization to take Koivu's place should he bolt elsewhere when his contract is up. I'm hoping Gainey can land an impact veteran before the deadline. But if history tells us anything ... we won't know until it happens. Could it be another Kovalev? Or, could it be a plugger? Cheers. |
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Post by CrocRob on Jan 29, 2008 23:18:27 GMT -5
The most likely player to be "another Kovalev" is Fedorov. Change of scenery and injection into a style of play that he's more suitable for could yield great results, but it remains to be seen how high his price tag will be.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jan 29, 2008 23:59:44 GMT -5
The most likely player to be "another Kovalev" is Fedorov. Change of scenery and injection into a style of play that he's more suitable for could yield great results, but it remains to be seen how high his price tag will be. That has pretty good legs to it. A guy who can still step it up for a short run to the show and then when things are on the line in the show. A true rental player, something the Habs rarely go after. |
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Post by seventeen on Jan 30, 2008 1:16:15 GMT -5
- The Toronto Sun reports that the Canucks have been shopping defence prospect Luc Bourdon around the league in their effort to land a scoring centre. Yoohoo, BC, I'm sure you're a Bourdon fan. What is thouest opinion? |
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Post by Skilly on Jan 30, 2008 7:53:42 GMT -5
If Erik Cole is available ... I think we should enter that arena and kick the tires.
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Post by franko on Jan 30, 2008 8:15:43 GMT -5
The most likely player to be "another Kovalev" is Fedorov. Change of scenery and injection into a style of play that he's more suitable for could yield great results, but it remains to be seen how high his price tag will be. He's already had a change of scenery that didn't work . . . which is why he may be offered around again. do we have three years to wait for him to wake up, a la Kovy? |
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Post by BadCompany on Jan 30, 2008 8:48:10 GMT -5
Yoohoo, BC, I'm sure you're a Bourdon fan. What is thouest opinion? I was and am a Bourdon fan. Even if his development has been somewhat slower than expected, so what? He's what? 20? That's still ridiculously young, to be giving up on a defenseman. Having said that, with our post-Bourdon drafting we seem to have taken care of that pipeline. You can never have too many defensemen of course, especially the prospect kinds, but at this point I wouldn't give up too much for him. Ryder for sure, maybe Streit or a 2nd rounder. And then I would giggle myself to sleep. He's already had a change of scenery that didn't work . . . which is why he may be offered around again. do we have three years to wait for him to wake up, a la Kovy? That depends on what you want him for. If you want him to be the 100 point Federov of old, then forget it. But if you want him because he is a good penalty-killing, defensively responsible, above-average on faceoffs, right-shooting third line center with oodles of playoff experience that you can subsequently walk away from in the summer... Depends on the price of course, but I'd definitely kick that tire if I was Bob Gainey. |
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Post by franko on Jan 30, 2008 9:16:06 GMT -5
He's already had a change of scenery that didn't work . . . which is why he may be offered around again. do we have three years to wait for him to wake up, a la Kovy? That depends on what you want him for. If you want him to be the 100 point Federov of old, then forget it. But if you want him because he is a good penalty-killing, defensively responsible, above-average on faceoffs, right-shooting third line center with oodles of playoff experience that you can subsequently walk away from in the summer... So Smoke sits, or Lappy? otoh, who knows when he'll be back? Concussion recovery is not going well. |
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Post by CrocRob on Jan 30, 2008 9:17:11 GMT -5
The most likely player to be "another Kovalev" is Fedorov. Change of scenery and injection into a style of play that he's more suitable for could yield great results, but it remains to be seen how high his price tag will be. He's already had a change of scenery that didn't work . . . which is why he may be offered around again. do we have three years to wait for him to wake up, a la Kovy? Well, I'd be surprised if Fedorov played three more seasons. I see it as a rational addition to a team that shouldn't -- in it's current form -- be expected to win the Stanley Cup. We don't want to mortgage the future this season, and picking up Fedorov wouldn't be sufficiently expensive to merit much more than a 2nd or 3rd round pick and a mid-quality prospect like D'Agostini. If the price is that, then I would pull the deal no question. As for the change of scenery that didn't work, he went from a puck possession team to a dump and chase defensive system (Anaheim) to a trapping defensive system. Montreal plays a puck possession system that's working, and just like BadCompany I'd be remiss if I didn't kick that tire, were I Gainey. |
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Post by BadCompany on Jan 30, 2008 10:00:10 GMT -5
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Post by CrocRob on Jan 30, 2008 10:07:19 GMT -5
I'm trading Ryder at the deadline if I'm Tony Danza (The Boss). |
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Post by franko on Jan 30, 2008 10:48:44 GMT -5
I thought we were talking Cs. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jan 30, 2008 12:10:04 GMT -5
Ryder for sure, maybe Streit or a 2nd rounder. And then I would giggle myself to sleep. Still don't like Streit huh? Sounds exactly what Gainey said he was looking for ... have you ever considered a change of career paths? (man, I might have left a few openings there) Cheers. |
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Post by seventeen on Jan 31, 2008 0:37:30 GMT -5
That depends on what you want him for. If you want him to be the 100 point Federov of old, then forget it. But if you want him because he is a good penalty-killing, defensively responsible, above-average on faceoffs, right-shooting third line center with oodles of playoff experience that you can subsequently walk away from in the summer.... Hmmm....when did Federov switch hands from left to right? |
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Post by BadCompany on Jan 31, 2008 8:25:39 GMT -5
Hmmm....when did Federov switch hands from left to right? He's THAT good, he is.  I'm trading Ryder at the deadline if I'm Tony Danza (The Boss). EVERYBODY knows that Judith Light was really the boss. Still don't like Streit huh? I'll admit that he has been better, much better, than what I expected, but I still think that he's a mediocre defenseman who happens to be very good on the power-play, and is decent as a forward. I think that he gets overpowered very easily in his own zone, can't protect the front of his net, and doesn't have Markov's uncanny, "I'm a small man but somehow I can magically poke my stick into a corner (insert joke here) and come out with the puck every single time" ability. Plus, Streit is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year. Given the career year he is having, and the fact that Bouillon and Dandenault are making $1.75 million and $1.9 million respectively, how much is Streit and his 50 points going to be worth? $2 million? $2.5 million? $3 million?? Do we want to pay Mark Streit $3 million?? Soooo... * I don't think he is a great defenseman, and I really question how well his style of play is going to succeed in the playoffs * He's a decent forward, but we don't need him up there. * He's a very good power-play specialist, but like Souray before him I think our power-play will do just fine without him. * We have depth on the blueline, both for now and the future. * He's an unrestricted free agent at the end of year, and probably looking for more money than we should give him. * His trade value will probably never be higher. Seems like a no-brainer to me. Maximize your assets. If the best offer is a 5th rounder or something, then by all means keep him. But what if somebody offers a 2nd round pick? Or, <gasp> a late 1st rounder?? Shane O'Brien and Craig Rivet went for 1st rounders last year, and while I realize it was considered a weak draft, and thus teams were more free with their picks, you still never know. I'd shop him. |
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Post by clear observer on Jan 31, 2008 10:43:25 GMT -5
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jan 31, 2008 11:04:28 GMT -5
Still don't like Streit huh? I'll admit that he has been better, much better, than what I expected, but I still think that he's a mediocre defenseman who happens to be very good on the power-play, and is decent as a forward. I think that he gets overpowered very easily in his own zone, can't protect the front of his net, and doesn't have Markov's uncanny, "I'm a small man but somehow I can magically poke my stick into a corner (insert joke here) and come out with the puck every single time" ability. Right on BC. I think there really isn't a comparsion between Markov and Streit. Markov has proven a lot more and is a much more complete package. I also agree that Streit doesn't have the frame for clearing the net. But then while Markov doesn't come up with the puck every single time, he is one of the best at it. Very slick, yes. This makes sense to me here. The fan in me wants to hear Streit's agent say, "... there's really no other place my client wants to play other than Montreal, so lets get it done ..." However, the objective side of me suggests that most players are grouped into the same mold, "... pay me or I'll walk ..." Streit, and Huet for that matter, don't strike me as those kinds of players. But like every player out there, we won't know who we're dealing with until the time comes. Well said ... a 1st-rounder though? Gainey would be deemed a genius ... or the receiving GM a dufus. Cheers. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 4, 2008 12:33:59 GMT -5
Link hereMore a compilation of existing news. Trade deadline: Options for Canada's teams
TSN.ca Staff
2/4/2008 12:13:01 PM
With the National Hockey League's trade deadline three weeks away, separating the buyers from the sellers is still a tough call.
There are roughly 30 games left for each team and the race for the postseason is still up in the air. In the both conferences, 12 points separate the second-place and 12th-place team, and anything can happen over the next two-and-a-half months.
That makes it all the more difficult for Canada's NHL teams heading towards Feb. 26.
The decision to sell may already be setting in with the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs, with both teams sitting eight points back of the final playoff spot in their respective conferences.
In Edmonton, netminder Mathieu Garon started 10 of the Oilers' 12 games in January, leaving many to wonder about the future of veteran Dwayne Roloson. The Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun recently hinted that general manager Kevin Lowe could ship Roloson to a team in need of solid goaltending, while shedding a $3.667 million salary cap hit through 2009.
Various reports have also hinted at the team shopping soon-to-be restricted free agent defenceman Joni Pitkanen and centre Jarret Stoll.
With interim GM Cliff Fletcher wrapping up his second week on the job, fans and media have been spinning the never-ending rumour mill regarding captain Mats Sundin. To date, the 16-year NHL veteran has maintained that he wants to stay in Toronto.
There have also been whispers regarding the status of forward Darcy Tucker, as well as the high-priced defence trio of Tomas Kaberle, Bryan McCabe and Pavel Kubina. All four players have no-trade clauses in their contracts and have expressed their desire to remain with the club.
"I've said all along I want to be a Toronto Maple Leaf," McCabe told the Toronto Sun on Sunday. "That's why I signed here."
The all-too familiar no-trade clause has also popped its head up in Calgary, where rumours continue to swirl around winger Alex Tanguay. With the Flames close to signing defenceman Dion Phaneuf and looking ahead to soon-to-be unrestricted free agents Daymond Langkow and Kristian Huselius, the 28-year-old and his $5 million-plus cap hit have long been rumoured to be on the move.
Tanguay, who also has a no-trade clause, denied reports last month that he waived it for GM Darryl Sutter to facilitate a trade. "It's not coming from me, that's for sure," he told reporters.
"We haven't talked about it.Time will tell what's going to happen. We'll see what they decide to do, but as for now, I'm a Calgary Flame. I've been a professional up to this point and I've always given it my best effort and I'm going to continue to do that."
One of the rumoured destinations for Tanguay was the Montreal Canadiens. While many reports have hinted that the team could be looking for more scoring, general manager Bob Gainey said last month that he was pleased with his team's performance and that the only glaring issue was faceoffs.
If the Habs are indeed looking for help in that department, it's no secret that the front office could be dangling forward Michael Ryder. The soon-to-be unrestricted free agent forward has yet to reach double digits in goals this season and was a healthy scratch for the sixth time on Sunday.
Any way you cut it, it's a tough sell for a player who came off back-to-back 30-goal campaigns.
Goal scoring has also been a hot topic in Vancouver, as the Canucks are in search for some depth down the middle. The team has been rumoured to be interested (along with 20 other teams) in centre Peter Forsberg, while Mats Sundin's name has also been bandied about.
Any deal for Sundin (provided that he lifts his no-trade clause) would be steep, with one newspaper hinting at draft picks and names like Ryan Kesler, Luc Bourdon and Cory Schneider as bait.
It would be a heavy price to pay for Sundin, but the thought of him playing up front with fellow countrymen Markus Naslund and the Sedins is certainly tempting.
Sundin has also been long-shot rumour in Ottawa, though it's doubtful the Maple Leafs would want to ship their captain to a divisional rival. Nevertheless, the team has struggled with the absence of forwards Daniel Alfredsson and Dany Heatley and might be looking for someone to shake it up a bit.
A possible bargaining chip could be goaltender Ray Emery, but general manager Bryan Murray told reporters last week that he tried to deal him earlier this season without any success. Off-ice issues aside, Emery - who led the Senators to the Stanley Cup final last spring - is still an asset, but the team could very well keep him and await the return of Heatley and Alfredsson to get back on track.
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Post by BadCompany on Feb 4, 2008 13:22:02 GMT -5
Part deux. www.tsn.ca/fantasy_news/columnists/scott_cullen/?ID=228690AROUND THE RINKS - The Los Angeles Daily News reports that, with the Kings likely to do some housecleaning, Mike Cammalleri is one player who could be had via trade. - The Arlington Heights Daily Herald tosses out the name of Blackhawks RW Martin Havlat as potential trade bait, as the skilled winger hasn't been getting along with head coach Denis Savard. Of course, the Chicago Tribune secured a quote from Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon, who said that he had not been talking trade about Havlat at all. - According to the Detroit News the Maple Leafs, Red Wings and Ducks are among those trying to sign Swedish unrestricted free-agent forward Fabian Brunnstrom. The 22 year-old has 32 points in 41 games with Farjestad of the Swedish Elite League and will be available in March or early April. - According to the Columbus Dispatch, Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson shot down a rumour that the Jackets would send C Sergei Fedorov to the Senators for D Joe Corvo. Of course, with Fedorov suffering a concussion, any deal for the veteran centre will be on the back-burner. - Senators C Antoine Vermette is getting his name thrown into more trade rumours as well, while the Sens seek a bona fide top-six forward. Senators G Ray Emery's latest indiscretions have again brought up the possibility that he could be shipped out -- GM Bryan Murray acknowledged that he attempted to trade Emery -- if the Sens are simply looking to get rid of a headache. - Newsday wonders about the Islanders direction heading towards the deadline, and tosses out the names of Miroslav Satan, Marc-Andre Bergeron and Jeff Tambellini as possible bait. - The St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes that, if the Blues fall back in the Western Conference the playoff race, they could look to deal one or both of Barret Jackman and Bryce Salvador, veteran defenceman that are heading for unrestricted free agency. - The New York Daily News notes that the Rangers may still be seeking a European centre for Jaromir Jagr, wondering about trading for David Vyborny or Mats Sundin or signing free agent Peter Forsberg. - While acknowledging it's not what Lightning coach John Tortorella wants to hear, the Tampa Tribune says that it's time for the Bolts to look at dealing pending free agents in order to start the rebuildign process. Dan Boyle, Vaclav Prospal and Chris Gratton are the most marketable of Tampa's upcoming free agents. - The Edmonton Journal sees Joni Pitkanen as a key to building the Oilers, either via trade before the deadline, or by another team putting forth an offer sheet for the restricted free agent in the summer. The paper also sees Dwayne Rolson, Dick Tarnstrom and Steve Staios as Oilers that might draw interest. - According to the Columbus Dispatch, the Flyers are going to be seeking a number one goaltender, as Martin Biron and Antero Niittymaki haven't established a firm hold on the job. - The Calgary Sun has the Hurricanes talking to the Kings about D Tom Preissing. - According to the Buffalo News, the Stars may have interest in Oilers C Jarret Stoll. - The Toronto Star suggests that the Maple Leafs might find interest from the Red Wings and Sharks if they were to offer LW Nik Antropov, while Hal Gill and Chad Kiler might be the kind of depth players that would also interest a contender. - Maple Leafs D Tomas Kaberle tells the Toronto Star that he won't waive his no-trade clause, even if he's asked to by the team. - The Denver Post suggests that it's time for the Avalanche to deal D Karlis Skrastins, who would have value to teams needing defensive depth. - According to the Calgary Sun, the Panthers are shopping the likes of Branislav Mezei and Radek Dvorak, while noting that Olli Jokinen could still be acquired in trade, despite protests from Florida's officials. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 4, 2008 14:11:37 GMT -5
- The Arlington Heights Daily Herald tosses out the name of Blackhawks RW Martin Havlat as potential trade bait, as the skilled winger hasn't been getting along with head coach Denis Savard. Of course, the Chicago Tribune secured a quote from Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon, who said that he had not been talking trade about Havlat at all. Well, if Havlat can't get along with a guy like Denis Savard, then I think he'd crash and burn in Montreal under Carbonneau. I was going to post something about Brunnstrom the other day but got sidetracked. Apparently, some are touting this guy has a potential Daniel Alfredsson. Wonder if this fills a need for both teams. I'd be concerned about a Senators team with Federov than without. Would Murray have a replacement for Korvo? If faceoffs are the main concern with Gainey, I think a veteran like Chris Gratton would help in Montreal. Big, tough and plenty of experience. Don't know what his faceoff prowess is though. Things in Edmonton are now changing as we speak. Shawn Horcroff just went down for the season with a shoulder injury. I'll gag if they go after Ray Emery. Wonder if they could be enticed with Halak? Maybe a combination could be put together to land, what's that porn star handle ... oh yeah .... vanRiemsdyk. A replacement for Korvo? Cheers. |
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Post by seventeen on Feb 4, 2008 14:17:05 GMT -5
Jarret Stoll and Mike Cammalleri. Hmmmm. Both 25, turning 26 in June, both leaders on their teams, Stoll is a right handed centre, kills penalties and works the PP. Cammalleri had a PPG last year and is having an 'off' year so far, compared to last year. The problem is unless you move Koivu, where to you play them? Effectively, Plekanec is now the #1 centre, at least points wise. If you're looking at playing 3 scoring or balanced lines and one agitator line, it works. Koivu, Plekanec and Stoll or Cammalleri would be a very strong centre line-up with Lapierre on the 4th. Of course, something has to be given up, and both are UFA's at the end of the season, I think. Not that they can't be re-signed, especially if the Habs go on a run and it's suddenly a lot of fun playing in Montreal. Interesting times.
Of the two who'd you rather have? Stoll better two ways, but Cammelleri a better point producer.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 5, 2008 10:48:23 GMT -5
Interesting. Some are pegging him as the next Alfredsson. And he's unrestricted as well. - According to the Detroit News the Maple Leafs, Red Wings and Ducks are among those trying to sign Swedish unrestricted free-agent forward Fabian Brunnstrom. The 22 year-old has 32 points in 41 games with Farjestad of the Swedish Elite League and will be available in March or early April.
TSN.ca Staff
2/5/2008 10:34:01 AM
For the last few years, hockey fans have heard about can't-miss prospects. Sidney Crosby certainly comes to mind, while Steven Stamkos and John Tavares - who haven't even been drafted yet - already have huge followings.
Well, you can add another can't-miss player for the mix, but the here's the kicker - all 30 NHL teams missed out on him a while ago. His name is Fabian Brunnstrom, and he's one of the most coveted young players not playing in the National Hockey League.
Now Brunnstrom doesn't have the advance billing of an elite NHL player like Sid the Kid, Vincent Lecavalier or fellow countryman Daniel Alfredsson, but the demand is certainly there.
As many as 20 teams are reportedly interested in Brunnstrom, while Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren and Vancouver Canucks general manager Dave Nonis have already gone overseas to Sweden to court him.
"He's a late bloomer who stepped up his play in the Swedish Elite League," explains TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie. "The kid is talented. The fact that he fell through the cracks and wasn't drafted makes him that much more attractive."
And the stats certainly speak for Brunnstrom's work. In 41 games with Boras in Sweden's second-tier league last season, he potted 37 goals and 73 points in just 41 games. This season, he's continued his stellar play with Farjestad of the Swedish Elite League, scoring 33 points in 42 games.
With so much hype around this young player, general managers also know they'll have to open their wallets wide for the unrestricted free agent.
"This is a player, who, right now, is demanding 'Top 5' entry draft-level money," says McKenzie. "If you draft a guy in the Top 5, you have to pay out all those extra bonuses. That's what you have to pay."
And the challenge of landing Brunnstrom, who's eligible to play in the NHL next season, doesn't stop at the amount of greenbacks.
"The other thing determining where he wants to sign is who's going to promise him top six minutes right off the hop," says McKenzie.
That being said, the Flyers, Canucks, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs have all been rumoured as possible destinations for next season.
The Red Wings could have an inside track with fellow Swedes Nicklas Lidstrom, Henrik Zetterberg and Niklas Kronwall in the lineup, not to mention a winning franchise on and off the ice. The Canucks are also enticing with the thought of Brunstrom playing with the Sedins. J.P. Barry, who represents Brunnstrom, is also the agent for Mats Sundin. If the Leaf captain is in Toronto for 2008-09, the Maple Leafs are another solid option.
Any way you look at it, the Brunnstrom hype machine is picking up steam as NHL teams are pushing hard to get him in their uniform for October. And with the 2007-08 NHL season far from over, there should be no hurry on the part of Brunnstrom's camp.
"Right now everybody's trying to cool things off a bit because it's a bit of a frenzy over there," says McKenzie.habsrus.proboards4.com/index.cgi?board=Trades&action=post&thread=1201626817"e=1202149322&page=1 |
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Post by clear observer on Feb 5, 2008 12:03:40 GMT -5
Please Lord, ANYWHERE but Toronto!
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Feb 5, 2008 12:30:37 GMT -5
The team is playing well and I'm not sure that inserting one of the thousands of rumored Eklund trades would do anything for team chemistry.
We can afford to unload some of our guys like Grabovsky, Ryder (only if the Price is Right), Brisebois or anybody for the right return.
What is the value to Toronto/LA today of their 2009 #1 draft pick compared to an immediate contributor.
I would love to see Tavares in a Montreal uniform and would give up some of our depth and current stiffs to get him.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 7, 2008 12:09:29 GMT -5
Here's a few more from TSN. Guys, I really don't see all of the hype surrounding some of these guys, including Tanguay. Top ten NHL players who might be available
Darren Dreger
2/7/2008 11:02:44 AM
With the NHL general managers meetings later this month in Naples, Florida, expected to have considerable impact on the activity at this year's trade deadline - and the quality of the players that might be available - we've compiled a list of the ten most compelling players potentially available on or before February 26.
10. We start with Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin. Cliff Fletcher's dance card at the GM's meeting will be full. The pressure point for the player and the general manager comes after February 20, and the potential of an offer the Maple Leafs can't refuse.
9. Buffalo defenceman Brian Campbell may also be available. Buffalo learned a valuable lesson from the failure to sign Daniel Briere or Chris Drury, and rival GM's believe the Sabres will have to maximize the asset this time by moving Campbell.
8. An equally delicate scenario surrounds Atlanta's Marian Hossa with NHL execs wondering if Thrashers GM Don Waddell won't try to salvage the year, and exhaust all opportunities to sign his star winger before trading his negotiating rights at or before the draft in June.
7. Florida's Olli Jokinen is one of those guys, as a big, strong and durable centre, who is drawing interest from all corners of the NHL. One general manager stated, "I'd love to make a play for Olli Jokinen, but I can't get a hold of Jacques Martin, and he won't return my calls."
6. The Alex Tanguay watch continues in Calgary. The Flames have been shopping Tanguay for months. His $5.3 million salary for this year and next is scaring some people, although if Calgary can sweeten the pot, a Jokinen for Tanguay deal is still believed to have some potential.
5. Veteran defenceman Rob Blake is currently out with a fractured left ankle, but he's expected to return before the trade deadline. The Kings have not asked him to waive his no-trade clause, but they have discussed the fact that other teams are interested in his veteran presence.
4. Miro Satan is in the last year of his deal and he's expected to be in play. Not because the Islanders want to get rid of him, but because an offer too good to pass up may materialize.
3. The same should apply to Philadelphia's Jeff Carter. If the Flyers land Forsberg or shock the league with a wild pitch for Sundin as some suggest may happen, Carter will be a piece. He's a restricted free agent next year and it appears his money is about to be invested elsewhere.
2. Tampa Bay's Dan Boyle will draw some interest, however, he remains a long shot to move. Tampa Bay recognizes his immense value. The question is, can they afford to him?
1. San Jose Sharks captain Patrick Marleau's future remains in questions, too. The Sharks are on the hunt for an offensive defenceman. Can the Wilsons afford another playoff disappointment? Not likely, so the sense is that Doug Wilson will pull out all the stops.
These are the ten men perceived to be among the most wanted, with the majority of the names on this top ten list unlikely to be declared truly available until the 11th hour on February 26.www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=229090&hubname=nhl |
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