The Iron Lung Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'll miss Rivet, he's like an old friend after all these years... but a first rounder and a stand-up defenseman who used to be a captain and has played on the World Junior team is a sweet deal in my opinion. There's no reason Rivet won't come back to Montreal in the off-season either if they want him back. He was treated well and has friends here. Recchi did a similar thing in re-signing with Pittsburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilan Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'll miss Rivet, he's like an old friend after all these years... but a first rounder and a stand-up defenseman who used to be a captain and has played on the World Junior team is a sweet deal in my opinion. There's no reason Rivet won't come back to Montreal in the off-season either if they want him back. He was treated well and has friends here. Recchi did a similar thing in re-signing with Pittsburgh. carbo likely doesnt want him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacchus Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Craig Rivet had a lot of heart ... sometimes too much, which got him in to penalty trouble. Also, he has been declining in skill in recent years. I like the guy, but it was time to move on. Looking forward to seeing if this trade was worth it. It will probably take a few years to figure out seeing as Gorges is so young. Apparently he needs to put on some muscle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 For those wondering who wears letters for the Canadiens it goes like this. C- Koivu A- Rivet (Out) A- Souray A- Kovalev A- Begin A- Bonk That is the pecking order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smon Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 So with Kovalev and Begin out - Bonk wears an 'A'. Rivet's not re-signing here, by the way, which is for the best. If you look at his comments during the press conference, still seems a little miffed over the healthy scratch, he's looking forward to a change in scenery so to speak, and the feeling is probably mutual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneHABSfan Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) the first was so we wouldnt trade souray to another team in the west..i put money on it.. lol This could be very true. Keep in mind everyone Sharks are going to finish high in the standings so the pick is going to be late round. Not that great but beter than I thought Montreal would get for Rivet. Edited February 26, 2007 by InsaneAVSfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsmith Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Gorges wasn't drafted in 02, but his record improves sharply after that point. Captain of a Memorial Cup winning team, World Junior silver medalist, made it to the NHL after only one season in the A. I'm not saying he's a potential star, but he's also more than just a prospect, he's a legitimate young NHL stay at home defenceman. I agree with those who think this deal's been in the works for a while, hence both players being healthy scratches recently. I just don't see how Bob could say no to a deal like this. Was anyone here crying about the idea that Rivet might not be here next year? I like the guy, but I really don't see him as irreplaceable. I also don't put him in the same category as Tkachuk, Forsberg etc. Not even close, frankly. SJ was willing to overpay, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Craig Rivet had a lot of heart ... sometimes too much, which got him in to penalty trouble. Also, he has been declining in skill in recent years. I like the guy, but it was time to move on. Looking forward to seeing if this trade was worth it. It will probably take a few years to figure out seeing as Gorges is so young. Apparently he needs to put on some muscle. Watching the game vs NYIsl, I came to conclude the total opposite... you want a guy with some heart, Rivet is a work horse and will give you some heart... You want guys with toughness, gritt, and lot of heart... Sean Hill and Brendan Witt are the guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Looks like Gorges will wear #26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Looks like Gorges will wear #26. lets hope a little more Naslund than Dagenais B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Don't know if this has been posted but for those interested: 15 minute press intervievs with Rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Gorges may not have been drafted (probably because he was about 175 pounds at the time), but he signed an NHL contract in September of 2002 before most of the drafted players, just a month after he turned 18. If he had waited another year, I think he would have been a fairly high pick, he scored over a point per game and was a WHL All Star the following season. Gainey made a good point in terms of the short term effect of Gorges vs. Rivet in saying that they were getting a fully healthy defenseman in exchange for one coming off a debilitating few weeks on the injury list. At this point in time a single goal from a single mistake can mean the difference between making the playoffs or not. Overall there is probably less chance of Gorges making that mistake over the next few games than Rivet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I will be happy if this kid can make an outlet pass. At least it would make 50% of our D-men who can do it. I am tired of the panic slap it off the boards and hope for the best routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 BY the way: Including Huet's salary savings due to injury I believe our bubble is in the $4,500,000 to $5 range now isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 even bigger next season if we assume that we dump Sammy and we'll also save Niinimaa's oh, and there will be cap increase. we're in pretty good shape for 2008 IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch_nl Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Interesting deal! San Jose get's a right handed defenceman with lots of experince. Since he's a UFA at season end I think they made a good deal. Montreal gets a first rounder and a young defenceman with NHL experince! That's something much needed! Habs also dumped some salary. Saku Koivu's play won't be affected. He's a pro. I expect nothing other from out captain who now is the longest serving team member. Funny thing. Guess who's second? Franky B. But the real questions starts with this trade... What's the purpose? Salary dump so they can keep guys like Souray? Use the pick like bait to get a second line center? Or have the scouting staff seen somthing I have missed? I tought this comming draft was so-so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Ryder Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Thank you Bacchus !! Maybe playing is wrong side was the reason why he had some blunders in defensive situation. I always believed tha a defenseman should play on his natural side, but the problem for this year is that we too many left handed defense. Markov, Souray, Bouillon, Streit are lefties so are Emelin, Valatenko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 9 pages on this trade... That's more than a game thread against New Jersey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneHABSfan Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 9 pages on this trade... That's more than a game thread against New Jersey! Thats due to the Devils being so exciting that they put habs fans to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 A couple of notes from Rivet interviews: 1) He did not ask for a trade 2) He does not intend to come back here during the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Puck Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 9 pages on this trade... That's more than a game thread against New Jersey! This trade has a much bigger impact than a game against NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St-Patrick Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I have a feeling rivet's gonna be back next year.. he'll take a pay cut to come home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I doubt that Rivet returns to Montreal. All those people aren't flocking to live in California for no good reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze53 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I doubt that Rivet returns to Montreal. All those people aren't flocking to live in California for no good reason. I agree, Rivet won't be returning to the Habs club. His career with the Canadiens is for sure done. Hopefully not... I miss Rivs already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFT77 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 As much as Rivet did for the Habs over his lengthy stay here, i am happy we are going in a new direction with regards to him. He play was slowly dropping in the new NHL, and like i've said before, much rather have Streit in there. Now, we just have to get rid of Boullion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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