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- Aug 12, 2005
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Well. Got to say that I was underwhelmed and a bit disappointed. I was expecting/hoping that Vanek would be traded for at least a 4th, expected a 3rd, and was hoping for a 2nd.
The Vanek trade to me was not for good value. Motte to me is like a smaller version of Vey with better skating and hands. With Columbus, he's been their Brendan Gaunce. Motte's offensive production is less than his actual offensive performance. In terms of his skating and skills there's not much to complain about. He made the Blackhawks roster on opening night last season. There is certainly upside but would I have traded a 2nd or 3rd for him? Hell no. A 4th? It's OK but probably not. A 5th is okay. Don't get me wrong, I think Motte can be an NHL player, but he basically has until next training camp / start of next season to establish himself.
The Leipsic trade was a surprise. Let's face it, anything for Holm (if he isn't going to be given a chance) is intriguing. With that said, I really liked Leipsic as a prospect. I think he is capable of being a 4th line player in the NHL. The problem is that he isn't exactly better than what we have now on the 4th line.
The Vanek trade to me was not for good value. Motte to me is like a smaller version of Vey with better skating and hands. With Columbus, he's been their Brendan Gaunce. Motte's offensive production is less than his actual offensive performance. In terms of his skating and skills there's not much to complain about. He made the Blackhawks roster on opening night last season. There is certainly upside but would I have traded a 2nd or 3rd for him? Hell no. A 4th? It's OK but probably not. A 5th is okay. Don't get me wrong, I think Motte can be an NHL player, but he basically has until next training camp / start of next season to establish himself.
The Leipsic trade was a surprise. Let's face it, anything for Holm (if he isn't going to be given a chance) is intriguing. With that said, I really liked Leipsic as a prospect. I think he is capable of being a 4th line player in the NHL. The problem is that he isn't exactly better than what we have now on the 4th line.