SpezDispenser
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Almost makes up for the Zibanejad trade
Not defending Dorion but the Zibby trade had Murray’s fingerprints all over it. Murray absolutely loved Brassard and tried to acquire him from Columbus for 2 straight years.Almost makes up for the Zibanejad trade
He’s old but another year tacked on to insulate Sanderson would be ideal. The type of D Sanderson needs as a partner to allow him to play his game. The last thing we want is a Del Zotto playing with Sandy next season as it would stifle his offensive play.
Agreed. Acquiring Stepan last season really showed his growth as GM.Dorion was bad back then - lots of messes in those early years -
Agreed. Acquiring Stepan last season really showed his growth as GM.
This can't be real. All timer for you.Not defending Dorion but the Zibby trade had Murray’s fingerprints all over it. Murray absolutely loved Brassard and tried to acquire him from Columbus for 2 straight years.
I anticipated it. Proof in this thread. Literally had posters tell me I was wrong and that Del Zotto was better because of what Columbus posters had to say about him. Then again I actually watch other teams.Even if Holden did nothing this year this trade was a win from day 1. Dadonov was horrible here, wasn't able to drive offense and got the odd point here and there just by all the opportunities he was given (Ice time, teammates, PP time). Getting that contract off the books, even if we had nothing in return was a no brainer.
Getting Holden is just the cherry on top, and it turned out way better than anyone anticipated. Holden is the type of vet you want on your team.
What a pickup he's been. I was completely off in my evaluation of the role Holden would play here. I was absolutely ecstatic with the move because I presumed it free'd up cap space for us to acquire a legit top 4 defender.
Didn't realize Holden would be the one to do it! 2 birds one stone. I don't know if Dorion got extremely lucky, is a mastermind, or a bit of both.
It was very clear we needed at minimum 1 top 4 defender last off-season. Holden has become that guy.
Big fan of this guy. Loved his game in the playoffs.
Did anyone here commenting on how they think Holden is useless etc watch Vegas in the playoffs?
Bridge Formenton too right.Hate this. But if this means they free up money for the RFAs I will grudgingly accept it. But don't like it
Well, I guess Murray's unsuccessful attempts were probably because he wouldn't include a player like Zbad in the deal. Dorion knew how to get it done.Not defending Dorion but the Zibby trade had Murray’s fingerprints all over it. Murray absolutely loved Brassard and tried to acquire him from Columbus for 2 straight years.
But zibanejad would have been a 30 pt player here. He needed that trade to light a fire under his….bs, bs, bs, etc., bla, bla, excuses.Well, I guess Murray's unsuccessful attempts were probably because he wouldn't include a player like Zbad in the deal. Dorion knew how to get it done.
Not defending Dorion but the Zibby trade had Murray’s fingerprints all over it. Murray absolutely loved Brassard and tried to acquire him from Columbus for 2 straight years.
The Zibby trade was horrific because of the targeted return.I agree - I don’t think Murray liked the character and we heard Melynk wasn’t interested in giving him $50 million or whatever.
In retrospect perhaps a hardline negotiation for a 2 year deal would have let Zibby reach his peak and let the Sens get more value out of a trade.
Does the Holden trade wipe out the Mark Stone trade???Holden is a gem.
He doesn't wipe out the Zibby trade, nowhere close. And honestly, I don't get why people would try to sour a nice trade by Dorion by dragging a shit trade back into the limelight.
Holden is a gem.
He doesn't wipe out the Zibby trade, nowhere close. And honestly, I don't get why people would try to sour a nice trade by Dorion by dragging a shit trade back into the limelight.