The Out of Town Thread CVIII - Free Agency Edition

[BlackStar]

hard to blame a guy for being addicted to pain killers especially after the abuse he put his body through for that very same team, the kind of abuse that was a big part of bringing 2 cups.

but then again, its just a piss-poor excuse by lombardi to rid himself of a contract so **** him

Actually, it's very easy to blame him. He isn't the only player putting his body through the "abuse". And it's not like he was putting his body through the "abuse" solely for the Kings' benefit--he was getting paid millions, wasn't he?

 

[Habsawce]

I think Kessel gets traded today.

 

[windycity]

Apparently Saad is upset he got traded, rumour has it as bad communications between him and his agent.

 

[windycity]

I think Kessel gets traded today.

Hopefully to the Habs for Desharnais with Leafs retaining 50% of salary. Or we throw in Emelin. A boy can dream, no?

 

[Tyson]

No UFA really sticks out so you can wager that trades will highlight the day...

 

[hockeyfan2k11]

Here's a proposal for Kessel.

Habs 1st, Emelin & Eller

For Phil the thrill.

 

[Miller Time]

Apparently Saad is upset he got traded, rumour has it as bad communications between him and his agent.

Would not be upset if he plays hard ball with CBJ in an attempt to get them to trade him elsewhere...

Jackets are quietly setting up to be a damn good team for years to come, hope saad forces them to tie up a big chunk of cap to keep him.

 

[Miller Time]

Here's a proposal for Kessel.

Habs 1st, Emelin & Eller

For Phil the thrill.

Maybe if they retain 3-4M per, otherwise, no thanks.

 

[MTL-rules]

Maybe if they retain 3-4M per, otherwise, no thanks.

Is this a joke ? It's the Leafs who would say no... If that was only what was needed to land him, MB would have a statue of himself build in front of the Bell Centre...

 

[Miller Time]

Is this a joke ? It's the Leafs who would say no... If that was only what was needed to land him, MB would have a statue of himself build in front of the Bell Centre...

I would hope the leafs say no.

 

[hockeyfan2k11]

Is this a joke ? It's the Leafs who would say no... If that was only what was needed to land him, MB would have a statue of himself build in front of the Bell Centre...

exactly. I didn't add more because of Kessel's salary. Kessel is exactly the guy we need and I'd pay a lot for him.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

exactly. I didn't add more because of Kessel's salary. Kessel is exactly the guy we need and I'd pay a lot for him.

Lots could be said about Kessel. I'd want to add him as I agree we do need his skills. Doesn't look like the Leafs want to trade him to Montreal though and I can understand that.

Anyways, throw this into the trade proposal thread and see what people think.

 

[sheed36]

i think kessel gets traded today.

 

[Habsawce]

I think Kessel gets traded today.

smart guy

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

I think the next Canadian team to win the cup will be the Flames

 

[OnTheRun]

Kessel is a **** to Toronto's kids.

 

[la25ecoupe]

I think the next Canadian team to win the cup will be the Flames

That team is in volcano eruption mode!

 

[DAChampion]

For the first time in his life Crosby is going to play a full season witu a talented winger.

 

[MasterDecoy]

Actually, it's very easy to blame him. He isn't the only player putting his body through the "abuse". And it's not like he was putting his body through the "abuse" solely for the Kings' benefit--he was getting paid millions, wasn't he?

Hard to think these guys are human

 

[JayKing]

Kessel is a **** to Toronto's kids.

Hardly a dick move (no pun intended). Sure it sucks at this team of the year for the parents to find another hockey camp but Kessel isn't doing it with bad intentions.

 

[Halakitlikethat]

Msl retired, probably the right move for him. What a career. Hats off to him.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Yeah congrats to MSL on a great career. It was ****** what he did to TB/Yzerman, but they are in fact a stronger team because of it. MSL worked his ass off to have success in the NHL. He was a waiver wire dump who became one of the best players of his era with TB. That takes guts, work ethic, determination and resiliency.

Good luck to him.

 

[Brainiac]

Yeah congrats to MSL on a great career. It was ****** what he did to TB/Yzerman, but they are in fact a stronger team because of it.

Well, obviously we don't know the details of what hapenned. But my feeling is that being neglected for team Canada when he was the reigning Art Ross winner was sort of the last straw in a long serie of rejections he had to endure because of his size.

And, as I wrote on the main board: Marty can finally skip leg days! A well deserved rest for these two weapons of massive transportation.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

The Voynov situation has been resolved for the Kings/NHL according to Helene Elliott of the L.A. Times (twitter) he's pleaded No Contest to a misdemeanor charge of corporal injury to a spouse. He serves 90 days in jail and gets 3 years probation.

The misdemeanor means he also doesn't get deported and can still work in the States. Wonder if there will be further punishment from the NHL?

Ooops, apparently he could be deported. Defense is saying it's not mandatory, but prosecution might seek it?

All from twitter.

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

The Preds win the Thomas/Kristo trade...