Slashers98
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Dmitry Kulikov is a liability defensively. Diaz is a much more complete defenseman, even if some of you don't like him.
Habstounding
Habstounding
Pittsburgh wants to win now, having a guy like Gallagher in the top 6 for under 1 mil this year and next would be huge for them.
Plus they have other young d-men so it's not like they can't replace Despres.
That's a big "If". That's IF all three devellop to be top 4 NHL dmen in 2-3 years, and IF Letang doesn't regress due to injuries and IF...IF....IF....
Win now, means just that, now. So the scenario you mention is not now, but building to the future.
No, it's managing assets, like the Blackhawks do.
And about the "if's", I would say that the 3 Pens D-prospects are way less "If's" than Tinordi and Beaulieu. Matta is already in the NHL at 19, and Després has allready played better in the NHL than the 2 habs prospects. One is ready right now, and the other is waiting for an opening while dominating in the AHL. They could be ready to trade Letang as soon as next year. That isn't such big If's. And for Letang, they would receive more than Gallagher.
Anyway, like I said, I'm not pretending they wouldn't do it. All I'm saying is that there would be wiser moves.
No, it's managing assets, like the Blackhawks do.
And about the "if's", I would say that the 3 Pens D-prospects are way less "If's" than Tinordi and Beaulieu. Matta is already in the NHL at 19, and Després has allready played better in the NHL than the 2 habs prospects. One is ready right now, and the other is waiting for an opening while dominating in the AHL. They could be ready to trade Letang as soon as next year. That isn't such big If's. And for Letang, they would receive more than Gallagher.
Anyway, like I said, I'm not pretending they wouldn't do it. All I'm saying is that there would be wiser moves.
Well, managing assets for the future. But if you make a deal to win now, you give up future pieces.
Agreed that the if's MAY be less for PIT, but in 2-4 years like you mentioned? it's all guesses at this point by us all.
And their big need is wing. same as ours. So yes, there are wiser moves, and more likely ones as well.
You need to take that chance eventually and can't always be conservative. They had depth with Letang coming and they used Goligoski and Whitney as trades for great returns in James Neal and Chris Kunitz.
If Florida trades Kulikov it won't be for a guy that's a UFA at year end. They'll want top young assets that will help them in 2-3-4 years...Gallagher,1st rounders, Tinordi, Beaulieu De La Rose etc
Not a smart move for the Habs, current defense is good plus they have Tinordi, Beaulieu, Pateryn and co in the pipeline.
Some Habs - Avalanche rumblings on Twitter for what it's worth...
Is it just somebody quoting Eklund?
I doubt it's anything big...Landeskog O'reilly(can't be traded for 3 months) and Duchene are not available.
I don't see the Habs in on McGinn unless Bourque or Briere are traded.
Diaz would help Colorado but I don't see a fit coming back.
Maybe Eklund started it. Buzz is a multi-player deal.
"...talking to sources all day I am hearing more and more that the Avalanche and the Canadiens are discussing what one source called, "A Patrick Roy Statement Trade" and another said would be considered "The trade to really kick off what will be the craziest of trade seasons."
The deal would send two players to Montreal and as many as four to Colorado, and could occur as early as mid-December or as late as mid-January, but would not be a deal that would wait for the deadline. In fact, the deal would set up another trade for each team."
Maybe Eklund started it. Buzz is a multi-player deal.
"...talking to sources all day I am hearing more and more that the Avalanche and the Canadiens are discussing what one source called, "A Patrick Roy Statement Trade" and another said would be considered "The trade to really kick off what will be the craziest of trade seasons."
The deal would send two players to Montreal and as many as four to Colorado, and could occur as early as mid-December or as late as mid-January, but would not be a deal that would wait for the deadline. In fact, the deal would set up another trade for each team."
Last part is interesting because this could mean that Gorges is available and that we could be searching for another d-man. Trade Gorges to Colorado then target Klein from Nashville.
Maybe Eklund started it. Buzz is a multi-player deal.
"...talking to sources all day I am hearing more and more that the Avalanche and the Canadiens are discussing what one source called, "A Patrick Roy Statement Trade" and another said would be considered "The trade to really kick off what will be the craziest of trade seasons."
The deal would send two players to Montreal and as many as four to Colorado, and could occur as early as mid-December or as late as mid-January, but would not be a deal that would wait for the deadline. In fact, the deal would set up another trade for each team."
Maybe Eklund started it. Buzz is a multi-player deal.
"...talking to sources all day I am hearing more and more that the Avalanche and the Canadiens are discussing what one source called, "A Patrick Roy Statement Trade" and another said would be considered "The trade to really kick off what will be the craziest of trade seasons."
The deal would send two players to Montreal and as many as four to Colorado, and could occur as early as mid-December or as late as mid-January, but would not be a deal that would wait for the deadline. In fact, the deal would set up another trade for each team."
I'm done with this team if they trade Subban.
I'm done with this team if they trade Subban.
Is it just somebody quoting Eklund?
I doubt it's anything big...Landeskog O'reilly(can't be traded for 3 months) and Duchene are not available.
I don't see the Habs in on McGinn unless Bourque or Briere are traded.
Diaz would help Colorado but I don't see a fit coming back.