Comments on: HTR Trade Deadline

By: BruMagnus

BruMagnus — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:09:28 +0000

I know how you feel. It irks me how people like us can put serious thought into writing articles, and then they get replaced by one-sentence crap articles within 24 hours.
Even my Pens article which got featured status got taken off due to the trade deadline, damnit. Although for its credit it got over 100 posts, many good quality posts too.

It'll cool down after 48 hours and then we can discuss some non-trade rumor things. Although, to be honest, this IS hockey trade rumors.com! So it kinda makes sense it is dominated by trade rumors, no matter how moronic they may be.

By: BruMagnus

BruMagnus — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:05:03 +0000

If Jersey got him I'd be uber-pissed too, and frightened even more so of the best team in the East.

By: Radio

Radio — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:37:44 +0000

What would suck is if the Sens had to play the Habs in the first round.

I'm glad they lost to Toronto tho, because maybe that will be incentive for Murray to make some trades today.

By: Radio

Radio — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:32:46 +0000

Arrrgghh...I want Campbell on the Sens but no way in hell Redden will waive his NTC, thus making any deal for Campbell impossible for Ottawa.

Oh well. GL to the Sharks getting him.

If Jersey gets him I will be uber-pissed.

By: BruMagnus

BruMagnus — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:58:31 +0000

http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/buf080226.html
Campbell is a virtual lock to get traded. He rejected a 3 year $5.75 million offer, his agent saying he deserves at least 6-7 years.

The New Jersey Devils, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks have all expressed an interest in Campbell.

By: leafy

leafy — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:50:28 +0000

LEAF RUMOR UPDATE -- 11:30 pm edition

Given that Leaf players with NTCs do not agree to waive their clause, GM Fletcher is forced to move on to Plan B.

Fletcher is likely shopping Blake and Gill, and he might also be forced to move one of his core players, possibly Antropov or even Toskala. Yikes!

http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/story.html?id=333902

By: leafy

leafy — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:23:11 +0000

Boy, Ottawa looks to be in trouble. Too many weaknesses on that team all of a sudden.

Foremost, the goaltending is crap. No team in history has ever won a cup with goaltending like that since 1892.

Secondly, the defense is softer than a roll of fleece toilet paper. We talk about Toronto's D being bad. People might laugh, but Ottawa's D is no better.

Lastly, the offense looks anemic. They just can't create and they're too much of a one line team.

I'm telling you they're in deep trouble and I wouldn't be shocked if the Sens didn't survive the 1st round. This is coming from a guy who, in November, thought they are the heavy favorites to win the Cup.

By: 08-09

08-09 — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:07:48 +0000

geez.

i guess this is the only time i am getting sick and tired of the typical Ottawa No-Shows.

I mean, i loved it when they did it all those years in the playoffs against my leafs - but now this is 2 straight losses to the Leafs that should have been won by the Sens. I guess they dont want the leafs announcing Stamkos' name at the draft in Ottawa.

but still.

if i am an Ottawa fan - this is the same old story and i would be worried about this team in the playoffs. hopefully they'll turn it around soon.

as for my leafs ... come on guys. we know the Sundin thing gives you guys a boost and you got a solid goalie behind you, but think of the draft! for the love of pete. by all means, dont purposely tank it, but you dont have to beat up on the Sens all the time!

By: habsoverserver

habsoverserver — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:37:56 +0000

i think he meant players along those lines, not all those players.

he's right that montreal isn't getting a top player for ryder+grabovski+late first round pick. if the flyers are offering Carter, then Montreal will have to offer Higgins. Higgins and Carter have similar statistics.

By: leafy

leafy — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:23:09 +0000

Thanks Bru. It took me 90 minutes to write this, and it was heart-breaking to see it not get posted.

I agree on Staal. There's no way the Pens would trade him for the oft injured Havlat.