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Post by sergejean on Feb 14, 2008 21:10:40 GMT -5
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Post by franko on Feb 14, 2008 21:47:15 GMT -5
We have a replacement for Smoke: his name is Chips.
We don't need another checking centre, we need someone who can score!
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Post by sergejean on Feb 15, 2008 7:33:05 GMT -5
We have a replacement for Smoke: his name is Chips. We don't need another checking centre, we need someone who can score! I don't think Chipchura is ready just yet, in addition, Gainey mentioned in his press conference that he would be looking at a centre that could win faceoffs if nobody emerge from within the current player core... while I didn't look at the stats, Koivu seems to be struggling to win the "important" faceoffs... Plek and Lapierre seems to have improved though... |
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Post by franko on Feb 15, 2008 10:01:08 GMT -5
So Smoke goes down to the fourth line. May as well bring up Chips, ready or not. Smoke is getting 13 and change on-ice time; that would go down. Chips in the fire.
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Post by sergejean on Feb 15, 2008 16:33:39 GMT -5
So Smoke goes down to the fourth line. May as well bring up Chips, ready or not. Smoke is getting 13 and change on-ice time; that would go down. Chips in the fire. If this scenario happens however, I hope Smolinski goes home...and Laps centres the 4rth line... Anyway, not an exciting perspective really, but I think it could happen... |
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Post by PTH on Feb 15, 2008 19:48:23 GMT -5
I like this deal.... Halpern could be a better 3d/4th liner than Smolinski, and could add some much-needed faceoff skills.
Halpern would also be an effective 3d/4th liner, which is something we lack, too often our lower lines are filled with spare defensemen, kids and guys we can't fit into the top lines for some reason, Halpern would add some real grit.
As to Ryder, it's clear we're losing him as a UFA and he's in the dog-house so whatever he might still have left in him, he won't live up to that potential here.
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Post by Skilly on Feb 15, 2008 19:59:17 GMT -5
I like this deal.... Halpern could be a better 3d/4th liner than Smolinski, and could add some much-needed faceoff skills. Halpern would also be an effective 3d/4th liner, which is something we lack, too often our lower lines are filled with spare defensemen, kids and guys we can't fit into the top lines for some reason, Halpern would add some real grit. As to Ryder, it's clear we're losing him as a UFA and he's in the dog-house so whatever he might still have left in him, he won't live up to that potential here. I like the deal too ... but I think the "rumour" is sparked by the Ribeiro-Ryder friendship. Halpern is only slightly better than Koivu on face-offs (53.5% to 52.8%) |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Feb 15, 2008 22:31:16 GMT -5
It came out later in the summer that Gainey was interested in Halpern during the summer UFA frenzy. This may just be ressurected as SI tries to figure out what Gainey might do and to further tie Gainey's old connections to Big D.
I expect a defensive centre or a rugged forward is likely on Gainey's wish list. Another scorer a la Holik, Prospal or Nagy would work as well and likely not cost too much as a rental.
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Post by Cranky on Feb 15, 2008 22:42:03 GMT -5
Holik brings two dimensions we don't have now. A HUGE and capable center and a nasty disposition.
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Post by BadCompany on Feb 18, 2008 11:26:50 GMT -5
For what it's worth, the Team 990 this morning quoted the New Jersey Devils broadcast team, who said Ryder for Dave Clarkson was being discussed...
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Feb 18, 2008 11:47:55 GMT -5
My question is, how will trading Ryder affect the current team chemistry?
Cheers.
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Post by CrocRob on Feb 18, 2008 11:50:26 GMT -5
For what it's worth, the Team 990 this morning quoted the New Jersey Devils broadcast team, who said Ryder for Dave Clarkson was being discussed... And how does that benefit Montreal? That's awful. |
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Post by Skilly on Feb 18, 2008 11:51:28 GMT -5
For what it's worth, the Team 990 this morning quoted the New Jersey Devils broadcast team, who said Ryder for Dave Clarkson was being discussed... Hmmmm? Do New Jersey actually believe they can teach Ryder that defense first, 1-4 trap? |
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Post by Patty Roy on Feb 18, 2008 11:59:35 GMT -5
For what it's worth, the Team 990 this morning quoted the New Jersey Devils broadcast team, who said Ryder for Dave Clarkson was being discussed... And how does that benefit Montreal? That's awful. Really? I'd make this deal in a heartbeat. Clarkson is only 23 and would add alot of sandpaper to our lineup (15 fights this season!). He's a very willing scrapper and on pace for about 10 goals and 30 points as a rookie. |
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Post by Gogie on Feb 18, 2008 14:08:15 GMT -5
And how does that benefit Montreal? That's awful. Really? I'd make this deal in a heartbeat. Clarkson is only 23 and would add alot of sandpaper to our lineup (15 fights this season!). He's a very willing scrapper and on pace for about 10 goals and 30 points as a rookie. The real question is: do his knuckles drag on the ground when he walks? |
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Post by CrocRob on Feb 18, 2008 14:58:53 GMT -5
And how does that benefit Montreal? That's awful. Really? I'd make this deal in a heartbeat. Clarkson is only 23 and would add alot of sandpaper to our lineup (15 fights this season!). He's a very willing scrapper and on pace for about 10 goals and 30 points as a rookie. I didn't have my coffee this morning before I posted. I was thinking Michael Rupp in my head. Yeah, Clarkson would be okay I guess.. just creates an even bigger logjam in the bottom 6 (since Clarkson actually belongs there, as opposed to Ryder who theoretically ought to be in the top 6) in my perspective though. |
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Post by Patty Roy on Feb 18, 2008 16:51:02 GMT -5
Well looking ahead to next season; i think there is a good chance that Smolinski and Dandeneault will not be back. And a decent chance that Streit won't be back.
Clarkson might fit in nicely on a 3rd/4th line next season with the likes of Latendresse, Lapierre and Chipchura.
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Post by CrocRob on Feb 18, 2008 17:30:45 GMT -5
Do you really think they're going to buy Dandenault out? Or do you think he'll be traded?
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Post by Patty Roy on Feb 18, 2008 17:34:46 GMT -5
Do you really think they're going to buy Dandenault out? Or do you think he'll be traded? They won't buy him out, but i don't think he will be impossible to trade over the summer. If a team sees him as a top 6 defender, his contract isn't unreasonable, IMO. |
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Post by seventeen on Feb 18, 2008 22:57:24 GMT -5
For what it's worth, the Team 990 this morning quoted the New Jersey Devils broadcast team, who said Ryder for Dave Clarkson was being discussed... Hmmm...Interesting. A replacement for Tommy K? I wouldn't go All to Pieces over this deal and be Glad all Over. It's the Dementia sinking in. |
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Post by HABsurd on Feb 18, 2008 23:05:03 GMT -5
For what it's worth, the Team 990 this morning quoted the New Jersey Devils broadcast team, who said Ryder for Dave Clarkson was being discussed... Hmmm...Interesting. A replacement for Tommy K? I wouldn't go All to Pieces over this deal and be Glad all Over. It's the Dementia sinking in. If it happens, I would be be fearful that in a couple of years we might look upon such a deal as the inverse of kordic for courtnall. |
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