Comments on: 2011 NHL Trade Rumors – Rene Bourque to Maple Leafs?

By: mojo19

mojo19 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:28:29 +0000

haha, I'd scream, throw water bottles, everything. lol no joke.

By: reinjosh

reinjosh — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:51:57 +0000

Haha fair enough. I suppose that makes sense. I've never coached so I wouldn't know. I see things differently, I suppose from more of a player's perspective. I will concede to you having more knowledge that I do on that (granted as a defenseman I should probably agree with you. Nothing I should hate more than defensive breakdowns by a forward. Granted I'm a very mobile dman lol).And yes you did coach against me. I do remember you screaming occasionally

By: albertateams

albertateams — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:13:02 +0000

Gunnarsson as a top pairing guy is a bit of a stretch he may play there but that doesn't mean long term he belongs there. I think he is better suited for 3-4. Gardiner has shown promise but he's no guarantee to be anything more than 5-6 d man. Franson same thing.

With Bourque a team knows what they are going to get 25-30 goals 50-55 points, power forward with good speed that can play PP and PK. He's also signed reasonably for 4 more years.

I wouldn't trade Bourque straight across for either Gunnersson or Gardiner. It's not a slight on either one of then its just I don't see either one as a significant upgrade over what Calgary has right now.

By: dumbassdoorman

dumbassdoorman — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:45:33 +0000

Yes he would fetch more at the deadline for sure, could be a very nice addition for a team then

By: alpalstewart

alpalstewart — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:35:52 +0000

i think they should wait till the deadline and get basically the same as what the oilers got for penner, a prospect,roster player and a 1st round pick. some1 will pay it at the deadline, maybe LA again lol

By: mojo19

mojo19 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:26:12 +0000

Can't help you. I don't watch the Marlies either, I think I saw parts of 2 or 3 games last year. But ya, they should be running the same sytem (I would hope)…

By: mojo19

mojo19 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:24:50 +0000

Ya, Kadri has magic hands, no question about it. And he deserves to get some NHL games in this season but no need to keep him up on a 2nd line role all year long, especially if we want to put forth our best team possible.

And ya, I coached house league Juvenile (17-18 year olds) in Oakville for 2 seasons. Won award for coach of the year losing in the finals my first year, very proud of that. My father has been a fixture in Oakville hockey for 20 years, but recently left Ranger's system to take a team in Port Credit.

By: blaze

blaze — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:22:12 +0000

I never ever watch the Marlies so mojo you or anyone really can answer this. Is Eakins running the same system or atleast similar to what Ronnie is running in the NHL?

The Leafs blue liners stand up at the offensive blue line an awful lot I could see how that could be a tough transition coming up from the Marlies.

By: blaze

blaze — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:16:32 +0000

I knew you had to be a coach somewheres, not too many regular hockey watchers pick up things like missed defensive assignments. Frattin didn't look out of place because he always picks up his man.

No need to rush Kadri he can take all the time he needs. This whole 'depth' thing is pretty nice for a change.

By: mojo19

mojo19 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:09:03 +0000

So basically I'm agreeing with you about there maybe not being a good fit for a trade.