march 19 no special date
Mar 8, 2002 13:42:21 GMT -5
Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Mar 8, 2002 13:42:21 GMT -5
for your delectation a translation -
No trades in sight for André Savard
Mathias Brunet
La Presse
Buffalo
Does Jeff Hackett's injury destroy the Canadiens' plans? Had talks between Toronto and Montreal taken place about a possible Hackett trade?
Andre Savard swears that never happened. "I was surprised when I read the newspapers lately. I never received a call from Pat Quinn of the Maple Leafs. And I didn't approach him either. Were other teams interested? I never shopped Jeff Hackett. We want to make the playoffs and we counted on our two goalies. We always said that it was a luxury to have two number one goalies."
Will Savard seek an experienced goalie to help José Theodore? "No, it isn'tt necessary. Patrick Roy had success for many years in Montreal without having a starter behind him. In any event, I received very good reports on Mathieu Garon in Quebec. He's the principal reason for the success of the Citadelles this year. And José seems fresh and ready to go after having had nine days off during the Olympic break. He's gained a lot of maturity this year and his confidence inspires us."
Those who expect to see André Savard carry out another trade from here to the trade deadline on March 19 will likely be disappointed. THe GM of the Canadian does not envisage any activity. "It becomes difficult to carry out a trade when there are injuries on a team. There are no gift horses in the NHL. To receive, it is necessary to give. I've already given up players. And there is no question of sacrificing draft choices. With our injuries, we have less assets at our disposal. In any event, I like our players' attitude very much and I predict that we can qualify for the playoffs with this team."
Savard chafes when a confrère asks him whether Darius Kasparaitis would not improve his club.
"There is still a price to pay to rent a player for a month and a half. Do you really think that Penguins would accept a fifth round choice for Kasparaitis? You're dreaming in color. Stop living in a world of dreams! Return to reality! The Avalanche gave up Adam Deadmarsh and Aaron Miller to get Rob Blake even if he became a free agent without compensation a few weeks later. They succeeded in getting Blake under contract, but it was not guaranteed. Pittsburgh would ask for at least a second round choice for Kasparaitis and there is no chance of us giving that up. José Theodore was selected in second round... ".
No trades in sight for André Savard
Mathias Brunet
La Presse
Buffalo
Does Jeff Hackett's injury destroy the Canadiens' plans? Had talks between Toronto and Montreal taken place about a possible Hackett trade?
Andre Savard swears that never happened. "I was surprised when I read the newspapers lately. I never received a call from Pat Quinn of the Maple Leafs. And I didn't approach him either. Were other teams interested? I never shopped Jeff Hackett. We want to make the playoffs and we counted on our two goalies. We always said that it was a luxury to have two number one goalies."
Will Savard seek an experienced goalie to help José Theodore? "No, it isn'tt necessary. Patrick Roy had success for many years in Montreal without having a starter behind him. In any event, I received very good reports on Mathieu Garon in Quebec. He's the principal reason for the success of the Citadelles this year. And José seems fresh and ready to go after having had nine days off during the Olympic break. He's gained a lot of maturity this year and his confidence inspires us."
Those who expect to see André Savard carry out another trade from here to the trade deadline on March 19 will likely be disappointed. THe GM of the Canadian does not envisage any activity. "It becomes difficult to carry out a trade when there are injuries on a team. There are no gift horses in the NHL. To receive, it is necessary to give. I've already given up players. And there is no question of sacrificing draft choices. With our injuries, we have less assets at our disposal. In any event, I like our players' attitude very much and I predict that we can qualify for the playoffs with this team."
Savard chafes when a confrère asks him whether Darius Kasparaitis would not improve his club.
"There is still a price to pay to rent a player for a month and a half. Do you really think that Penguins would accept a fifth round choice for Kasparaitis? You're dreaming in color. Stop living in a world of dreams! Return to reality! The Avalanche gave up Adam Deadmarsh and Aaron Miller to get Rob Blake even if he became a free agent without compensation a few weeks later. They succeeded in getting Blake under contract, but it was not guaranteed. Pittsburgh would ask for at least a second round choice for Kasparaitis and there is no chance of us giving that up. José Theodore was selected in second round... ".
