2007-08 NHL Thread... - Page 42

Muppetus Galacticus · 02-26-2008, 01:18 PM

To CHI: Andrew Ladd

To CAR: Tuomo Ruutu

Confirmed.

Muppetus Galacticus · 02-26-2008, 01:19 PM

To COL: Ruslan Salei

To FLA: Karlis Skrastins + 3rd rounder

Long_Long_Name · 02-26-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muppetus Galacticus

Halek has been called up from Hamilton. Could that just be for tonight or will they really stick with Price leading them into the playoffs?

I wouldn't be surprised with Halak and Price in Montréal for the rest of the year. Dwayne Roloson, who I've mentioned before, would be a good fit as a veteran to shoulder Price. But, Halak was solid last year with the Habs, much more solid than Roloson has been recently. Halak is not a bad backup goaltender at all. The TSN panel has said a lot of stuff about Price that's pretty much right, with everything he's won last season. He's clearly not a Luongo yet, though, but the Habs never hid that they were in it for 2008-2009, for the team's centennial, and maybe they just wanted Price to get as much experience as possible until then.

Bluenoser · 02-26-2008, 01:29 PM

There's a lot of conjecture how this puts too much pressure on Price, and that may be true. On the other hand though, and this is also conjecture, maybe it's just what he needs.

Last season he played for an average team in the WHL, Everton, and played well. When they got knocked out of the WHL playoffs he was sent to an average Bulldogs team in the AHL and thrown into the fire. How did he perform? He led them to the Calder Cup and won MVP of the post season. Can he repeat that feat at the highest level, maybe, maybe not. Time will tell.

The Habs have a history of success with rookie goalies, Dryden, Roy, and even Steve Penny, although Penny was a flash in the pan.

I still think they could have gotten more for Huet but that deal leads me to believe something bigger is in the works and the 2nd rounder from the Caps will be flipped as part of that deal.

Bluenoser · 02-26-2008, 01:37 PM

Martin Lapointe to Ottawa for a 6th.

Muppetus Galacticus · 02-26-2008, 01:38 PM

To OTT: Martin Lapointe

To CHI: 6th round pick in 2008

Kekkonen · 02-26-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muppetus Galacticus

Halek has been called up from Hamilton. Could that just be for tonight or will they really stick with Price leading them into the playoffs?

Remember the last time they took a rookie goalie to the play-offs?

On the Forsberg deal: sure, he's got a contract, but in a true Forsberg style, it's still unclear when he'll start playing hockey again:

Quote:

Originally Posted by some ESPN shill

He doesn't know exactly when he'll come over to North America. He doesn't know exactly when he'll rejoin the Avs. He's likely to do it all as soon as possible, but when that might be, well, who knows?

Forsberg was unequivocal on one topic -- he won't play if his ankle isn't 100 percent.

"I don't want to do that," Forsberg said.

Papi 54 · 02-26-2008, 01:53 PM

Well, the Caps just got a bit better.

Muppetus Galacticus · 02-26-2008, 02:05 PM

Av's get Adam Foote from Columbus

Bluenoser · 02-26-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Long_Long_Name

My brother's pissed that it was only a 2nd round pick. They were in good position, from what I've heard, to sign him at the end of the year.

Well, pissed isn't the word. The pick they sent to Montreal is Anaheim's 2009 pick which the Caps acquired for Brian Sutherby. This projects to be a very late 2nd round pick. Not a good deal at all, Huet was worth more than that.

Bluenoser · 02-26-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muppetus Galacticus

Av's get Adam Foote from Columbus

Forsberg & Foote back in Colorado...what's next, Patrick Roy coming out of retirement?

Big Hugg · 02-26-2008, 02:10 PM

Jackets got a first-rounder for Foote!

HA

Long_Long_Name · 02-26-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceM

Forsberg & Foote back in Colorado...what's next, Patrick Roy coming out of retirement?

Are you a TSN pundit?

Muppetus Galacticus · 02-26-2008, 02:14 PM

Fedorov to Washington

Bluenoser · 02-26-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Long_Long_Name

Are you a TSN pundit?

???

Muppetus Galacticus · 02-26-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceM

???

TSN made the same joke

Muppetus Galacticus · 02-26-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muppetus Galacticus

Fedorov to Washington

In exchange for prospect Teddy Ruth

Big Hugg · 02-26-2008, 02:32 PM

Conditional first rounder for Foote. 08 if the Avs make the playoffs, 09 if they do not.

EDIT: Plus the Jackets get another undisclosed pick if Foote re-signs. Awesome work by Scott Howson.

Zoso1515 · 02-26-2008, 02:35 PM

Ken Holland sits pat?

Long_Long_Name · 02-26-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoso1515

Ken Holland sits pat?

So what? They have the best team in the league, I wouldn't be pissed about it

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02-26-2008, 02:32 PM	#838
Big Hugg All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 933	Conditional first rounder for Foote. 08 if the Avs make the playoffs, 09 if they do not. EDIT: Plus the Jackets get another undisclosed pick if Foote re-signs. Awesome work by Scott Howson. Last edited by Big Hugg; 02-26-2008 at 02:34 PM.

02-26-2008, 01:29 PM	#824
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,237	There's a lot of conjecture how this puts too much pressure on Price, and that may be true. On the other hand though, and this is also conjecture, maybe it's just what he needs. Last season he played for an average team in the WHL, Everton, and played well. When they got knocked out of the WHL playoffs he was sent to an average Bulldogs team in the AHL and thrown into the fire. How did he perform? He led them to the Calder Cup and won MVP of the post season. Can he repeat that feat at the highest level, maybe, maybe not. Time will tell. The Habs have a history of success with rookie goalies, Dryden, Roy, and even Steve Penny, although Penny was a flash in the pan. I still think they could have gotten more for Huet but that deal leads me to believe something bigger is in the works and the 2nd rounder from the Caps will be flipped as part of that deal.

02-26-2008, 01:37 PM	#825
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,237	Martin Lapointe to Ottawa for a 6th.

02-26-2008, 01:53 PM	#828
Papi 54 Bat Boy Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 14	Well, the Caps just got a bit better.

02-26-2008, 02:10 PM	#832
Big Hugg All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 933	Jackets got a first-rounder for Foote! HA

02-26-2008, 02:35 PM	#839
Zoso1515 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 507 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	Ken Holland sits pat?