Comments on: Big Winners And Big Losers

By: Byzz33

Byzz33 — Thu, 04 Mar 2004 13:20:19 +0000

Excellent article; I agree on every points. Of course, we’ll see how good will be all the prospects and draft picks involved. For those bashers complaining about this early review, well, repeat after me: short-term-analysis.

By: AVS4NYR

AVS4NYR — Thu, 04 Mar 2004 03:46:28 +0000

I dont agree with the Burke-Comrie trade. Burke is a #1 goalie anywhere he goes. What would you rather have: a #1 goalie or a top 6 forward? Eager is got a very bright future, he’s got potential up the ass. Philly won that trade.

By: TC_4

TC_4 — Thu, 04 Mar 2004 02:18:17 +0000

What is the point of this article exactly? “This team won this deal because they got the best player.” If you didn’t know that, then you shouldn’t be talking about hockey! Don’t get me wrong Wills, I know the idea was nice, but after you sized up all the deals and realized the team with the best player won every deal, you should have scrapped the article. Phoenix probably does win that deal, but they overpayed for Comrie. Eager and Rado should have returned Phoenix Jimmy Vandermeer or AT LEAST a second rounder.

By: cedrick

cedrick — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 22:01:09 +0000

what sort of friggin drug are you on my friend? cuz it looks like some pretty powerful stuff!

I mean, Gonchar is in BOSTON, not in TO, and Pronger is still a Blue!

so, care to share the name of your dealer? I wanna meet him! ;)

Cheers

By: gr8haluschak

gr8haluschak — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 21:35:33 +0000

Wow record time, those guys from the sports shop are amazing, I already got mt Leaf Gonchar jersey, this will go great with my Leaf Lindros jersey.

By: gr8haluschak

gr8haluschak — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 21:08:48 +0000

Well I think the Toronto Maple Leafs did very well so far with the aquisitions of Pronger and Gonchar. I think They have really solidified their Blue line even though it cost them a little too much in my mind, I mean Aki Berg and Nik Antrapov will be stars in this league, becuase as we all know the Leafs are amazing for developing their players through the system, even though we did trade for Aki Berg. This deal works for the two d men as well because, as we all know, it is every boys dream to play for the home town Maple Leafs and when Gonchar pulls on that Maple Leaf I think there will be a tear in his eye as his boyhood dream will finally come true.

By: cedrick

cedrick — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 20:51:21 +0000

Yeah, cuz livin' in the USA has gotta be soo much better! I mean, Montreal is a whole 4 hour drive from NY, so the weather is soo much nicer in NY, and not to mention that the people of NY are so nice, while us Montrealers are complete assholes, I mean, If I was Kovalev, of COURSE i'd wanna return to NY and lose with them rather than make the playoffs with the Habs! And since NY is such a nicer place I mean, with your oh so great US dollar, which has done nothing but drop ever since the Amazing Dubya took over the world... ermm... I mean Country!

And since we're all queer here in Quebec, qell you can just suck on my french d..k you sh..face!

I apologize for my crude language to anyone else who might read this message!

By: Wpgjets

Wpgjets — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 20:00:48 +0000

I agree with you. If Kovalev doesn’t re-sign with Montreal, then they gave up ALOT for nothing. A second rounder is nothing to snicker about, and Balej is ready to be given the opportunity to show what he’s got at the NHL level. I watched this guy play, and although I don’t think he’ll be another Kovalev, he’s got speed to burn, a great shot, and the right attitude to be an excellent 2nd line NHL’er. I am happy for all those Ranger fans out there though. They are picking up early round draft picks like MAD, and receiving some decent young talent as well. I for one think that they should continue the fire sale and follow the example of teams like Ottawa, and Montreal whom have and are currently building a team through talented youth on a cheaper budget. NY may have the coin, but the example they are setting in unloading their underacheiving talent laden squad, is something the NHLPA should pay close attention to.

By: BosBrn77

BosBrn77 — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 19:58:03 +0000

I also think Boston paid a steep price... but you got to give to get!! Washington was not going to take nothing for Gonchar! Heck they robbed the Flyers two years ago when they sent Oates to Philly for Oullete, a 1st, 2nd, and a 3rd round pick.

But as long as Boston keeps Gonchar(and O'Connell said they are going to try) then Boston won this trade. It also depends on how well Washington uses the picks!

By: Wpgjets

Wpgjets — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 19:53:07 +0000

If the Habs don’t re-sign Kovalev, it will certainly be disapointing. Balej will be a great 2nd line winger in the near future. I’ve seen this guy play, and aside from a case of the severe nerves, he may have made the Habs roster this year. I am glad Komisarek hasn’t been traded (knock on wood) because the guy will be a physical presence on our blueline along with Souray for years to come. Rivet as well, has certainly picked it up big time in the second half. Bouillon surprises the HELL out of me! The guys 5’8, and the other night I watched him on the inside steer O’neil away from the front of the net to the corner! He has WHEELS as well! I still think the team needs another big centre till some of the other guys in the system develop. One guy I am eagerly waiting for is Cory Urquart. 6’3 200 lbs already, a little raw, but apparently will be an excellent two way centre. Having said all this, other than a cup of coffee with the Habs for 11 or 12 games, why isn’t Hainsey on the team? The guy had a goal and an assist, and was plus 3? Is it because he isn’t physical? Someone let me know more regarding this.