Friedman: Detroit looking to move Tomas Jurco

[caley]

13. Sounds like Tomas Jurco wants a new opportunity and Detroit is trying to find a match.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts-hanzal-talks-stall-canadiens-coyotes/

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[fmrdh]

3rd rounder?

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

wont get much in return

I assumed they've been trying to move him for a while

 

[13to40]

I still believe he can be a solid every day NHLer. His value is at the lowest possible, but whoever acquires him will be making out like bandits.

 

[Hammettf2b]

To Pitt for a 3rd or 4th. Done and done. Make it happen capt.

 

[Duke Silver]

Wings fans: Does Babcock like him?

 

[last_sd]

Wings fans: Does Babcock like him?

He liked him a lot few years ago. He was part of the "kid line"
Tatar - Sheahan - Jurco
Babcock wanted Jurco to become another Abby #8. Which isn't really his strength.

 

[JKG33]

LA is hurting for forwards, I'd love for them to take a chance on him if the price is reasonable

 

[izzy]

Finally it might happen

 

[Duke Silver]

He liked him a lot few years ago. He was part of the "kid line"
Tatar - Sheahan - Jurco
Babcock wanted Jurco to become another Abby #8. Which isn't really his strength.

Sounds like how he views Nylander.

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

He needs a fresh start, I think the dude can still be a gamer if given a chance.

 

[KingsOfCali25]

LA is hurting for forwards, I'd love for them to take a chance on him if the price is reasonable

Seriously I have been on this Jurco to LA thing for awhile. He'd be good to play a Top6 role and get King off of there.

 

[irunthepeg]

I've always liked Jurco. Remember watching his pre-draft interview and thinking he was a good kid. Slick hands in the Q.

 

[last_sd]

Sounds like how he views Nylander.

The closest player I can think of from Leafs is JVR.
He is a decent size forward with good hands. He won't be going around hitting people. I actually think he will do well on another team that can utilize his strength.

 

[Hammettf2b]

I've always liked Jurco. Remember watching his pre-draft interview and thinking he was a good kid. Slick hands in the Q.

3rd and hes all yours

 

[irunthepeg]

3rd and hes all yours

Unfortunately I don't think he'd fit on the Jets team right now. I guess with injuries for now yeah, but in the long run I'm not sure.

 

[Eric Sachs]

Devils have an extra 3rd this year. I'd send it over.

 

[Ezekial]

There was a thread a while back about players who were ruined by coaches, Jurco's name popped up quite a bit.

Don't try to put square blocks into circle holes.

 

[haulinbass]

As a Wings fan I think Jurco is worth a shot for any team who can afford to give him a reasonable chance.

 

[JurassicTunga]

Flames might be interested.

 

[RandallRitchey]

Wouldn't mind Jurco on the Blues. Would likely be a better fit than Jaskin/Yakupov on the Steen-Stastny line.

 

[last_sd]

There was a thread a while back about players who were ruined by coaches, Jurco's name popped up quite a bit.

Don't try to put square blocks into circle holes.

Yep. Babcock and Blashill tried to make Jurco into another Abdelkader just because he has size. His game was never about hitting people and going to corner and win puck battles.

Just like how Babcock wanted to translate every young D prospects into a defensive defense man even if their strength suited more towards offensive puck moving D.

 

[THall4]

I believe Bob Stauffer was talking about Tomas Jurco a few weeks ago as a guy the Oilers were scouting for something..

 

[Ezekial]

I want to add that I also think any team in the league should take a shot on this guy. He could do nicely and it's super low risk, he's an NHLer.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I'd love him on the Kings but he would also complicate the expansion draft...though I guess if he's good enough to throw a wrench into things that's a good problem depending on the price tag.