So question to Hab fans. I don't watch much Montreal games (unless they're playing the Pens), but I saw a trade proposal for Hemsky that got me wondering.
Hemsky for Bourque. Lots of Oilers slammed it, but I think for the wrong reason. In part because Bourque isn't playing as a 25g/50 point player any more. And if he was, they wouldn't be trading him. Heck he's barely a 15g, 25/40 pt player right now - which is why Montreal acquired him (offensive presence with some size in the top 6).
BUT... seeing how Edmonton lacks a ton of depth, and need some valid 3rd line options with some size... could he play an effective 3rd line role? Be reliable enough in his own end, fore check and bang bodies while perhaps putting up 12g/35+ pts?
I think he could play that role for Edmonton. Well a lot of teams really, but that contract isn't the best, so I think potential destinations would be limited. IF he could play that role, this would be a win/win for both teams. Gets Montreal out of the contract, while giving them a skilled winger up front, and gives Edmonton a 3rd line winger with some size.
yeah/no?
Hemsky for Bourque. Lots of Oilers slammed it, but I think for the wrong reason. In part because Bourque isn't playing as a 25g/50 point player any more. And if he was, they wouldn't be trading him. Heck he's barely a 15g, 25/40 pt player right now - which is why Montreal acquired him (offensive presence with some size in the top 6).
BUT... seeing how Edmonton lacks a ton of depth, and need some valid 3rd line options with some size... could he play an effective 3rd line role? Be reliable enough in his own end, fore check and bang bodies while perhaps putting up 12g/35+ pts?
I think he could play that role for Edmonton. Well a lot of teams really, but that contract isn't the best, so I think potential destinations would be limited. IF he could play that role, this would be a win/win for both teams. Gets Montreal out of the contract, while giving them a skilled winger up front, and gives Edmonton a 3rd line winger with some size.
yeah/no?
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