Comments on: Where Teams Stand for February Trades

By: samsdad

samsdad — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:29:03 +0000

Maybe Knuble will go…the flyers are rebuilding…they need youth…and the fact that he is resigned to a good contract, may make a team more likely to trade for him than someone who is an UFA.

By: PhanufRoxs

PhanufRoxs — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:38:13 +0000

HEY HONEY, I just took a 50% paycut so my team can do abit better! Not a chance.

By: kamullia

kamullia — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:08:16 +0000

You are looking at this from the Sens point of view. They unload Gerber and his still unfulfilled two years of his $3.7M/year, and they get two rent-a-players who are UFAs at the end of the season (i.e. no long-term commitments), but can help Ottawa immensely for the playoffs. That is great. But flip the coin and look at the Panthers. Specifically look at them taking on Gerber.

From a playing stand point: Why would they want to? He is bound to be worse with inadequate defensive pairings in front of him as there are in Sunrise. Therefore the only answer would be add better defenders to their roster. And the 1st rounder would not help them at all, if any, during the time the Gerber's contract runs. More than likely a 1st rounder, as low as Ottawa would be picking with a reinforced roster, would take at least two years to be NHL ready, and more often than not picks that low become solid 3rd liners, but not impact players.

From a monetary stand point: Gerber inflates their payroll, not only for this season (Gerber's contract is bigger than Roberts and Belfour combined), but for the next two seasons. And if they plan on playing Gerber (and why would they acquire him if they will not plan on play him), they would need to upgrade their defense. Which means even more money invested in at least a couple more defensemen. To top it off, last I checked the market for defenseman on this upcoming off-season will be a small one. Which means more competition for the fewer defensemen in the market, and hence having to outbid and probably overpay to lure them into Sunrise.

Basically I do not see the Panthers taking on Gerber unless there is something really sweet coming their way, and from the Sens that would have to be either a young impact player, or a contributor and several picks so that as a minimum they can use them as assets in trade for what they will need to acquire.

I just seriously doubt Martin will go along with it and I see these "Gerber to Florida" propositions more as hope from Sens fans than anything. But hey, if Muckler is able to swing a deal that I think is lopsided in favor of the Sens, more power to him.

By: SabresFan220

SabresFan220 — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:21:09 +0000

Colorado will never give up Liles even for a player with the #1 potential like Kalinin has. Novotny for Gelinas is only a good idea if you plan on keeping Gelinas next year, otherwise Novotny is fine and I keep him. I love Sami Salo but the Canucks want an arm and a leg for him, don't expect the Sabres to offer it. Jason Smith is the Oilers' captain, I don't see him being traded, if we're looking at Oilers' defensemen I want Matt Greene or Marc-Andre Bergeron. Besides, if the Sabres want to add to their defense why would they give up Kalinin?

By: 1980leonstickle

1980leonstickle — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:23:24 +0000

Know for a fact Knuble is staying

By: 1980leonstickle

1980leonstickle — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:22:31 +0000

Knuble is not going anywhere. Just resigned and the Flyers know they got a good deal.

York
Kapanen
Esche

not that they will get anything for the 3 above..

and maybe one of richards, umberger or pitkanen

By: captpantalones

captpantalones — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:10:32 +0000

sabres will offer jiri novotny in an attempt for grit. possibly straight up for gelinas or in a package with biron or kalinin for guerin. also expect to see them look at the defense. possibly salo, liles or jason smith

By: PhanufRoxs

PhanufRoxs — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:38:59 +0000

I have heard Labrun say some idea like he mentioned Vermette for Morrison, and he has said a big trade could happen, but no one from TSN, or Sportsnet has said these ideas, and Labrun has never mentioned any Neilios ideas.

By: farmer

farmer — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:33:10 +0000

Neilios, I am ashamed that you call yourself a Canuck fan. After reading your comments to Habroller, you've definately proven what kind of ignorant idiot you truly are. Regardless of your ridiculous trade rumours that make no sense, to stoop to such a level as to slur someone else is appropriate of your miniscule IQ (sorry about the big word, it means very small).

Now as for the "rumours", it makes no sense for the Canucks. As incredible as Forsberg is when healthy, that's just the problem: WHEN HEALTHY! As well, he's UFA at the end of the year, so a mere rental. NO ONE WANTS BULIS OR CHOUINARD. It's painful watching them play/sit in the press box for a combined $2.4 million. However, Schneider proved his potential in last year's World Juniors for Team USA, Edler has come up several times and played fairly solid while logging very decent minutes for a call-up rookie D-Man. Why trade such assets for a HUGE question mark who will probably leave at the end of the year anyway.

All this being said, I would love the Canucks to pick up Gary Roberts or Owen Nolan. They would bring veteran leadership, and some secondary scoring on the third line and second powerplay unit. We may have burned the trade bridge with Florida, as the Bertuzzi-Luongo trade is being ripped apart by Panther fans. But if are able to use one of our three 2nd round picks this coming draft, perhaps we could grab a rental veteran.

Neilios does not speak for Canuck fans, and more importantly Vancouverites. Habroller, your Habs are a very good team, they just need Kovalev to get interested and Samsonov to catch fire. Sure liked that Grabovski, looks like a lot of potential.

Lets hope all the Canadian teams make the playoffs, and Bettman falls in a very big hole.

By: starsgirl25

starsgirl25 — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:32:54 +0000

yes the stars have had injury problems, but it still hasn't made them lose many games. they are still winning despite being down 7+ guys and it's good to know that our farm players are going to be good. as for your silly predictions on trades, they sound nice but dallas would have to give up too much. once dallas gets all their players healthy, i think they will make a good run in the second half of the season.