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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 10, 2008 21:42:34 GMT -5
Do impact high-priced rentals actually help their contenders? Jim HughsonHow successful are the teams who pick up the high-priced, high-ice-time players? Are these players disruptive? Are role players less disruptive? Cheers. |
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Post by habmeister on Feb 11, 2008 3:38:29 GMT -5
they are only a piece in a puzzle that is near completion. as rentals in vancouver and toronto they are "sold" to the masses as the solution and what "gets them over the top". that is why we never see them in montreal, we're not stupid enough to fall for it when we know we're 7 or 8 pieces short, we see it as selling out the future, which we know is never a good thing.
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Post by CrocRob on Feb 11, 2008 9:17:02 GMT -5
They're not. Teams who win the Cup develop chemistry over the entire season, which culminates in a Stanley Cup.
The only deadline acquisitions that seem to pay off are depth ones. Acquiring that elusive defensive faceoff specialist, or the third line grinder who skates like the wind, or a tough 4th defenseman. Those are the guys who pay off, and who might re-sign with you.
I don't acquire a Hossa unless it's a sign and trade.
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Feb 12, 2008 1:32:31 GMT -5
Obviously after taking a 6-1 pasting from ottawa Gainey feels that Ottawa needs to improve their team with a trade, but the Hab's do not. We can stand pat and lose to the Leafs and Hens.
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