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And why?
Who took a lot of high-risk gambles and was right more times than wrong?
Who took a lot of high-risk gambles and was right more times than wrong?
Another one that comes to mind is Yzerman, he's not afraid to make bold and risky moves (like trading St. Louis in the middle of the season).
Marc Bergevin.
He traded PK for Weber. Huge risk that is paying off great for the habs.
He stuck with MT as his coach after the worst collapse in team history. MT is coaching amazing this year and the team is in 1st place.
Also traded 2 seconds and Eller for Shaw. Took a risk on Radulov who has been this years best UFA signing.
Doesn't have a cup yet to his name but he is closer than many think. So you can rank all cup winners ahead of MB, but so far this season he has taken the biggest risks with the biggest payoff, SO FAR.
Pretty sure St-Louis asked to be traded.
Marc Bergevin.
He traded PK for Weber. Huge risk that is paying off great for the habs.
He stuck with MT as his coach after the worst collapse in team history. MT is coaching amazing this year and the team is in 1st place.
Also traded 2 seconds and Eller for Shaw. Took a risk on Radulov who has been this years best UFA signing.
Doesn't have a cup yet to his name but he is closer than many think. So you can rank all cup winners ahead of MB, but so far this season he has taken the biggest risks with the biggest payoff, SO FAR.
How is the Weber trade paying off great for Habs? 30 games in and its not like Habs wasnt a very good team before the trade when Price isnt injured. Its highly unlikely that its a good trade longterm. He has played 30 games for Habs, cant say if that paid off or not until many years from now or if they win a cup.
Eller and Shaw trades arent risks. Same with Radulov, one year deal for a proven pointscorer isnt a risk at all. They signed him to a one year deal to avoid the risk.
Additionally, after Weber's hot start, Subbans been outplaying him for 10+ games now.
Holmgren
You go from commonly known bad trades like JVR for Schenn to things like Zhtinik for Coburn or an '07 1st to Nashville for the rights to Timonen and Hartnell. He had big coups with the Carter and Richards trades, the Briere signing and even the Pronger trade prior to his career ending injury. It was a mixed bag, but on the whole I think he got the better end of most deals and made up for poor trades with better swaps down the road. He really just hamstrung himself with his contracts.
Additionally, after Weber's hot start, Subbans been outplaying him for 10+ games now.
How is the Weber trade paying off great for Habs? 30 games in and its not like Habs wasnt a very good team before the trade when Price isnt injured. Its highly unlikely that its a good trade longterm. He has played 30 games for Habs, cant say if that paid off or not until many years from now or if they win a cup.
Eller and Shaw trades arent risks. Same with Radulov, one year deal for a proven pointscorer isnt a risk at all. They signed him to a one year deal to avoid the risk.