Proposal: Sabres-Habs

[1909]

Can Scandella skate well above average? Its a trackmeet the way the Habs play

Hudon can't keep the pace for sure.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Hudon can't keep the pace for sure.

When Hudon skates, you need time lapse photography to measure his speed...

 

[Deficient Mode]

That's what I see. He was good in Minny, good in Buffalo the 1st year. I'd be ready to gamble he goes back to his old self (especially playing in his hometown). Buffalo seems happy to get rid of him (I trust them he's been awful, but he's worth a shot for us).

IMO, I'd prefer Peca to go. I still believe Hudon can be a player in this league. Peca is too, but limited upside compared to Hudon.

Win-Win.

It's not a huge price, but I don't see the point of giving up assets with potential (5th and Hudon) for a below average and rather old player. Don't think Scandella improves the Habs at all.

 

[Hasekperreault23]

May I celebrate? Deal seems to please both fan bases!

Good proposal

 

[1909]

It's not a huge price, but I don't see the point of giving up assets with potential (5th and Hudon) for a below average and rather old player. Don't think Scandella improves the Habs at all.

29 is not that old. But can he skate fast and play well in his own zone ?

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Can Scandy skate?

 

[HaNotsri]

Can Scandella skate well above average? Its a trackmeet the way the Habs play

29 is not that old. But can he skate fast and play well in his own zone ?

Last year he was a really good skater and top4 d. He had an injury and started the year terrible. He skates better now but the aggression and drive he had last year is nowhere to be seen.
Also our dzone tactics are complete rubbish and probably doesn’t help.

 

[Deficient Mode]

29 is not that old. But can he skate fast and play well in his own zone ?

It actually is pretty old. The average player falls off statistically at 29. Especially guys who are already on year 3 of decline into below average territory.

And no. Might as well have held onto Schlemko.

 

[Buf fan in Nash]

You should be in sales

I call them as i see them. But hes all yours if you want him!

 

[1909]

It actually is pretty old. The average player falls off statistically at 29. Especially guys who are already on year 3 of decline into below average territory.

And no. Might as well have held onto Schlemko.

No. Thanks !

 

[Kent Nilsson]

Isnt this the same reasoning that brought Alzner

 

[Deficient Mode]

No. Thanks !

Fans will get tired of every average defenseman's mistakes if they see them enough. Scandella is no exception. No point in giving up a draft pick for that.

 

[HabsTown]

Isnt this the same reasoning that brought Alzner

Well, there's a huge difference between Scandella's 1.5 years @3-4M or Alzner at 5years for 4.5M. Also, Scandella is better than Alzner.

 

[57special]

Scandella looks awkward, but can actually skate. Looks like Larry Robinson in that regard.
Trade seems like a no brainer for MTL, as long as they can handle his cap hit. Scandella has been a top 4 guy in the recent past, and it's not unlikely that he will regain form, especially on a defensively responsible team like MTL.
29yo isn't old for a Dman, especially one who has good size and doesn't carry extra weight.

 

[HOPE]

he was the 1st year.........since then he got hooked on the stoopid juice

what?

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

I would do it for sure
Low risk high reward

 

[Djp]

At the deadline you can’t retain $1M. That’s 25%

Max is time left which is about 21%

 

[A Loyal Dog]

Remember when Minny fans wanted Galchenyuk(+) for Scandella, less than 2 years ago? Good times.

 

[N.Y. Orangeman]

I'll be the turd in the punch bowl...I think Scandella garners a 3rd and a piece or a 2nd based upon historical demand. That being said, I'd love to see you guys make a run and contribute to that effort.

 

[Beerz]

what?

He makes a lot of stupid decisions

 

[Rowley Birkin]

Is he-was he injured ?

I think there has got to be something like this going on.

Last season he was really solid - often the Sabres best D.

I don't see how you can make a huge decline without some type of factor like an injury.

I think at this point I'd prefer to move both Beaulieu & Hunwick - who have never been good - then see what we have with Scandella next season. If he still sucks its no huge problem since its the last year of his contract.

 

[HuGo Sham]

you just know hudon comes back to kill the habs every time they play buffalo lol

 

[Uberpecker]

This deal except for Pilut

Hell no. Don't call again.

 

[RWatson29]

Scandeezy just took a hard hit from Martin. Idk if he’s hurt or what

 

[Steeler23]

It actually is pretty old. The average player falls off statistically at 29. Especially guys who are already on year 3 of decline into below average territory.

And no. Might as well have held onto Schlemko.

If average is 29, it means 29 is normal, not pretty old.