The NHL Thread

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by barbogast

I'm very very nervous the Capitals got Halak. I've heard Halak for Neuvirth, Klesla and a 3rd. Possibly an issue with getting it done by 3

My condolences.

[fonzz41]

Nailed it. Smart move by the Sabres. Like I said before, no need keeping him when you're rebuilding.

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by barbogast

God dammit

As soon as I read that I thought of you.

[Rebecca De Mornay]

why the halak hate?

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by wampa3

Soooooo... Garth traded Moulson, a 1st round pick, and a 2nd round pick for a 2nd round pick and an AHLer

It's all part of the plan...

Quoting for maximum effect. What a bonehead, if you cancel out the 2nd rounders it looks significantly worse too.

I did hear the prospect is a 'sniper' playing in Sweden.

[fonzz41]

Originally Posted by fonzz41

Sebastien Collberg. Not familiar with him.

EDIT: Matt Larkin ‏@THNMattLarkin 1m Disappointing return for Isles. Collberg rated as Montreal's No. 6 prospect in Future Watch. Would've expected de la Rose, Fucale, etc

I think this may have gotten buried on the last page. Posting again for Sal's sake.

[swordo84]

Neuvirth and a 6th rounder for Halak.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

why the halak hate?

It's not that I dislike Halak, just that I do not understand McPhee's hard on for playing a million goalies every season

[Rebecca De Mornay]

essentially Moulson and a first rounder for an AHL'er

[TMoore4075]

Hey Halak can't beat them now.

Legwand deal is unknown prospect, 3rd and Patrick Eaves.

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

why the halak hate?

It's more of a "LOL CAPS" thing than Halak.

I like Halak.

[Rebecca De Mornay]

so....
what picks do the sabres not have at the draft this year?

[fonzz41]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

so....
what picks do the sabres not have at the draft this year?

I think they have all the first rounders. Other teams won't even be showing up until the second round starts.

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

essentially Moulson and a first rounder for an AHL'er

This is why some Wings fans need to shut up. Some are criticing Holland getting Legwand as a panic move. You mean a move to help your team in the playoffs? If they get just Pavel and Weiss back in a week then they have a nice top 3 centers.

[barbogast]

Sabres got a decent young goalie in return. Neuvy's a little soft, but when healthy and on his game he's very good

Plus it's impossible to get a fair shot as a starting goalie in Washington, so who really knows what he's capable of

[~Crashintome89~]

Great move by the Caps.

Holtby is okay in my book, but I think Halak gives them more stability.

[swordo84]

Vancouver sounds like an absolute mess. Gillis doesn't last until the draft, does he?

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

so....
what picks do the sabres not have at the draft this year?

Doesn't matter. They'll still draft the wrong guys.

[Rebecca De Mornay]

Originally Posted by swordo84

Vancouver sounds like an absolute mess. Gillis doesn't last until the draft, does he?

he traded himself to the islanders for Vanek and Snow.

Originally Posted by lockman21

Doesn't matter. They'll still draft the wrong guys.

true

[dmbetc]

love that the Ducks got nothing.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by ~Crashintome89~

Great move by the Caps.

Holtby is okay in my book, but I think Halak gives them more stability.

The issue I have is the rental factor. Assuming the Caps don't resign him, we gave away Neuvirth for nothing. McPhee is delusional if he thinks Halak is the answer for turning this team around

[fonzz41]

Originally Posted by barbogast

The issue I have is the rental factor. Assuming the Caps don't resign him, we gave away Neuvirth for nothing. McPhee is delusional if he thinks Halak is the answer for turning this team around

There are a lot of keys needed for the Caps at this point, not just one.

However, I think a Holtby/Halak pairing going forward (if they can re-sign him, which I think they can) would go a long way in stabilizing their goalie position.

[Rebecca De Mornay]

this has got to be a really tough day for the players and their families.

think about the last 2 weeks for halak

[Patrick813]

Not sure if its been said yet, but I'm reading that the 2nd Round pick in the Vanek trade is conditional. If Montreal misses the playoffs, no picks are exchanged. If Montreal makes the playoffs, the Islanders get a 2014 2nd Round pick and send Montreal a 2015 5th Round pick. via Arthur Staple

[salrx95]

Originally Posted by fonzz41

I think this may have gotten buried on the last page. Posting again for Sal's sake.

Thanks. Maybe he can turn into something. Can respond more tonight when not on this dumb phone but the 1st vanek trade officially backfired. But unfair to include moulson name when breaking down the overall trade since moulson was not coming back next year. And I move on stuck with what I am forced to live with.

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

this has got to be a really tough day for the players and their families.

think about the last 2 weeks for halak

While I'm sure its tough, I'm sure he knew he wasn't staying in Buffalo.

Lou press conference... yay.

[fonzz41]

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

this has got to be a really tough day for the players and their families.

think about the last 2 weeks for halak

Totally. Especially for someone like St. Louis too, who had to just rush to the airport and hope his family is taken care of.

[TMoore4075]

Helm with headaches, out for at least a few days. Datsyuk shut down for 3 weeks. This could be the end of the playoff run right here.

[fonzz41]

May not be all done yet:

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 1m The Stempniak to Pittsburgh trade awaits a trade call still. Obviously the league is backed up on these things.

[barbogast]

Halak trade details: Halak and a 3rd to WSH, Neuvirth and Klesla to BUF