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SammyPollock

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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7 at 3:45 p.m.
Thread: Habs need another 23yrs 200ft game player for their rebuild
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>It would have to be+++ Mercer has simply been a much more effective hockey player.

Again, <strong>since as you’ve said you wouldn’t be willing to add significantly to get Mercer</strong>, you do not have the facilities to get Mercer. Or at least are not willing to use them. Simple as that</div></div>

Never said that either... just that it would be debatable. It's hard to have a decent discussion when you make up your own arguments.

lot of factors would need to come into play. Who's calling for who (it makes a difference if it's MTL calling for Mercer vs if NJD is calling for Guhle)? Are other key assets in play (is someone trying to move up or down in the draft perhaps)? Does it happen at the draft, or after free agency (where perhaps NJD spend on an elite player...let's say Stamkos, and are now against the cap)? Lots of those things would have an impact on this hypothetical deal.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 3 at 3:53 p.m.
Thread: My take 7
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>gretzkyghosts</b></div><div>Here is a counter offer
Savoie, Kulich, Ostlund, Strbek for Jenner and Jiricek.
Three NHL ready forwards and a RHD.</div></div>

The sticking point is we still need a 1RD, and Strbek doesn't really project to be that as far as I know, and certainly isn't NHL ready. Unless we're getting a Jiricek-type back, it just doesn't make sense. He's under team control for years, under contract for 2 more, and his point of contention is literally just playing time. Management is out the door, he ends up an NHL regular by the end of the year, and this time next season we've probably forgotten he was even unhappy. No reason to trade that guy when he fills such a huge need.

I like Kulich, Ostlund, and Savoie, don't get me wrong, but unless they play D, it's not going to help long-term. Teams don't trade young, cost-controlled, U21 1RD. We're not going to be able to package them for a different one, and we can only play 12 forwards a night. That offer does nothing other than blast a gaping hole in our defense long-term, and create a new logjam of teenagers down the middle.
Forum: Fauteuil - DGFeb. 3 at 3:02 p.m.
Thread: Post Monahan trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Joblow</b></div><div>But Brisebois still traded for him a couple year ago. So don’t act like there no interest because history show ohter wise. Savard isn’t a Norris winner but he is a pk specialist and is the ultimate competitor. Will sacrifice is entire body just to win. That something that bring so much bond in a locker room.</div></div>

3 years ago, team was also in a different position than they are now. If we had the room we would have retained his services, but we just simply don't have the room for him. Plus with some of the coaching changed and a new system I don't think Savard would necessarily be the guy they go after.

Management also likes Huuhtanen after last camp, not sure if they'd consider moving him.
Forum: Fauteuil - DGFeb. 3 at 2:45 p.m.