Friedman: "I do think they would move Andrew Shaw"

[Pierre Lebrun]

From his 31 Thoughts...

"GM Marc Bergevin is determined not to make a panic move. Not a day goes by without an Alex Galchenyuk rumor, but, if he is dealt now, it is the ultimate in selling low - pennies on the dollar. Unless the organization simply wants to cut ties, that's not ideal. I do think they would move Andrew Shaw, potentially keeping some part of his salary. Shaw does have four more years at $3.9 million. Trading with term is not easy."

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[Do Make Say Think]

To the surprise of no one.

It was a horrible signing.

 

[crowi]

From his 31 Thoughts...

"GM Marc Bergevin is determined not to make a panic move. Not a day goes by without an Alex Galchenyuk rumor, but, if he is dealt now, it is the ultimate in selling low - pennies on the dollar. Unless the organization simply wants to cut ties, that's not ideal. I do think they would move Andrew Shaw, potentially keeping some part of his salary. Shaw does have four more years at $3.9 million. Trading with term is not easy."

One of the worst contracts in the league. How surprising.

 

[Dbrownss]

He could be such a good hockey player if he wasnt a psycho.

 

[migi]

50% retained for future considerations. Sign me up. Okey maybe for a like 4th. Take Bouma back.

Heart and soul guy who is better than Bouma. At $1.95m? Upgrade.

 

[Frank Drebin]

50% retained for future considerations. Sign me up.

Heart and soul guy who is better than Bouma. At $1.95m? Upgrade.

Do you get in arguments about how you would spend your lottery winnings?

 

[migi]

Do you get in arguments about how you would spend your lottery winnings?

Have you ever tried to be a comedian? I'm sure you would have a lot faithful fans.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Have you ever tried to be a comedian? I'm sure you would have a lot faithful fans.

I do have an eye for sarcasm.

 

[migi]

I do have an eye for sarcasm.

I really don't when it's not my native tongue and can't hear your tone. But yeah, can't really tell now.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

It's not just that the contract is bad - it is - but IMHO they overpaid to acquire him as well.

Overpaying in acquisition cost is one thing, but overpaying him in years and dollars as well... eeesh.

 

[IranCondraAffair]

If they retain or take back a contract they'd get something back. Otherwise hes a very expensive 3rd line player.

He's a good fit for a team lacking depth like Edmonton.

 

[HabsDood]

I really don't when it's not my native tongue and can't hear your tone. But yeah, can't really tell now.

What's your tongue?

 

[migi]

What's your tongue?

Oh, I guess in this new board you cant see flags anymore.

I'm from Finland!

 

[Pi]

Andrew Shaw has a terrible contract but people here seriously overrate GM's. The Habs can easily fleece a team like the Oilers. Chiarelli is trying to create the Boston Bruins team that won the Cup despite having the best young player in the game.

If Bergevin is serious, he could get quite a lot for Shaw. GM's are dumb.

 

[HolyJumpin]

This is someone that Vegas should take a gander at. A pest for sure but not a complete waste of a roster spot.

 

[Brock Radunske]

Haha, no shit. I bet they'd love to but good luck without adding a pick, retaining salary or take a bad contract back.

 

[frederixx]

How does Bergevin still have a job? He's terrible and the damage he's done might be worst than what Gainey and previous GMs did to that franchise.

 

[Fazkovsky]

Is Friedman even a legit source

 

[McRpro]

Sometimes Friedman sounds pretty fried, man.

 

[ColdSteel2]

Is Friedman even a legit source

Not anymore.

 

[ColdSteel2]

Andrew Shaw has a terrible contract but people here seriously overrate GM's. The Habs can easily fleece a team like the Oilers. Chiarelli is trying to create the Boston Bruins team that won the Cup despite having the best young player in the game.

If Bergevin is serious, he could get quite a lot for Shaw. GM's are dumb.

He's not getting 2 2nds, one of which being Debrincat.

 

[rent free]

would mtl be interested in mathieu perrault? winnipeg could use a bottom-6 upgrade and kyle connor seems ready to be a top-6 guy.

idk if this is fair value or not;

shaw + fucale for perrault + 2nd?

or just

shaw + 2nd for perrault

 

[The Great Weal]

shaw + fucale for perrault + 2nd?

Done. No takebacks.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

It's not just that the contract is bad - it is - but IMHO they overpaid to acquire him as well.

Overpaying in acquisition cost is one thing, but overpaying him in years and dollars as well... eeesh.

Those two things generally go hand in hand. If you overpay to acquire an asset it gives all the leverage to the player and his agent. They can reach for the stars in contract talks and know they aren't risking anything since there's no way a team overpays for a player and then allows him to sit out without a contract.

 

[Legend123]

anyone plz just take him off our hands... for free?