Rumor: Marleau for Brad Marchand

[Winky]

But Pavs has more clutchiness.

Boom! I just went there ...

 

[magic school bus]

We don't really have anything in there or anywhere that proves this statement to be true.

Come on. You can't honestly believe that

 

[SactoShark]

In what way is Marchand worth Marleau?

I can't even imagine what the responses would have been, had this trade been proposed three months ago.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

And that's before getting into who is going to be a better fit to other teams possibly trading for him. Marleau can fit onto other teams based on his skill set better than Pavelski can. GM's aren't going to differentiate the two based on six points and +/-.

He's cheaper, younger, equal in stats, draws way more penalties and is much better on faceoffs as well and an equal penalty killer.

 

[SJSharksfan39]

Pavleski just had a career season so he should be traded? I still don't get that at all.

 

[JayP812]

Wasn't Chiarelli the Team Canada exec who said he didn't watch Marleau much?

 

[magic school bus]

Ok, it's been debunked.

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showpost.php?p=86400835&postcount=107

 

[Pinkfloyd]

He's cheaper, younger, equal in stats, draws way more penalties and is much better on faceoffs as well and an equal penalty killer.

Marleau is still a better fit on more teams than Pavelski is. His equality in stats loses its meaning when Marleau has been given the more difficult responsibilities. Marleau's physical skill set is likely going to last longer than Pavelski. Pavelski has the type of physical skill set that it is highly questionable whether he remains anywhere close to his current level once he loses a step. Marleau most likely doesn't have that same issue. Teams are putting more emphasis on a speed game that Marleau is better than Pavelski at.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Ok, it's been debunked.

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showpost.php?p=86400835&postcount=107

Because GM's don't lie. [Mod]

 

[Juxtaposer]

Wasn't Chiarelli the Team Canada exec who said he didn't watch Marleau much?

Yep.

 

[WantonAbandon]

Because Pavelski is more valuable given his age and ability.

I wouldn't be surprised if Marleau is playing after Pavelski is retired


And for some: When the Sharks are talking about a rebuild, they are talking about within three years not ten.

For others attempting to say Marchand is somehow equivalent to Marleau: gee I wonder why Boston would be interested. Just look at the TOI Marchand averages about 16 minutes per game where Marleau averages about 21... gee I wonder who is better.

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

I wouldn't be surprised if Marleau is playing after Pavelski is retired


And for some: When the Sharks are talking about a rebuild, they are talking about within three years not ten.

For others attempting to say Marchand is somehow equivalent to Marleau: gee I wonder why Boston would be interested. Just look at the TOI Marchand averages about 16 minutes per game where Marleau averages about 21... gee I wonder who is better.

Marleau for Marchand straight up would be fine, but would be even better if Krug was added!!!

 

[HOOCH2173]

he was already on HNIC (on XM) and said he isn't trading anyone and no one has asked him anyway.

 

[Blackbear]

I'm not gonna de-rail the thread by getting into Pavelski vs Marleau/Thornton like I always do. But Marchand is basically a similar player to Marleau, just younger and smaller and not quite as good. I would love to have him but I feel that there are other players I would rather trade for him than Marleau.

Not hardly. Marchand is a quicker, more agile skater with a much better dangle and much better shot than Marleau. Marleau is much faster in a straight line, is more experienced and mature and a much more reliable force defensively. An interesting trade idea but it will never happen for both sides of the same coin. SJ is afraid Marchand can't keep it up for 10 more years and Bos realizes they 'd be hosed by the deal if Marchand does stay a significant force for many years.

 

[WantonAbandon]

Marleau for Marchand straight up would be fine, but would be even better if Krug was added!!!

No it would not be and personally I think the Sharks have enough dmen who need to be sheltered or carried. If the next move was to ship either Demers or Irwin out then maybe get Krug

 

[AgentCooper]

If you can trade a 35 year old 1st liner for a 25 year old second liner I think you have to do it if you're rebuilding.

 

[Evincar]

Krug isn't dominant.

No but he's looked pretty damn good so far but he's probably close to untouchable for Boston.

I like Marchand but I think he's a great supporting player and not really a core player imo.

 

[Audio Outlaw]

A little ball of hate is exactly what we need. Bye Bye Marshmellow.... oops I mean Marleau.