shortcat1 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I found a site where all NHL teams were graded on their Deadline Day trades. It goes from Dallas, Atlanta & Washington with A's to Boston & Edmonton with F's. Interestingly, Ross McKeon (Yahoo Sports) gives Montreal an expected C- but, surprisingly, he gives Pittsburg a D+. The Montreal rating is a reasonable one (missing out on the big players - Hossa, etc... & moving Huet for a 2nd round pick). The Pittsburg rating is due to the loss of young & popular players and the uncertainty of the working chemistry of the two new players that arrive (Hossa & Gill). The loss of all those draft picks was also a consideration... interesting... In any case, here's the page: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=rm-t...o&type=lgns GO :hlogo: GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneHABSfan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Shortcat1 thanks for the link. That was well done and I believe my ranking would be similar if I had wrote this. Dallas is much much better. Washington did something to please their superstar and the Habs went forward by subtracting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smon Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I like Washington - aggressive, showing their players and their fans that they want to compete (although I have doubts as to whether this will mean anything more than a strong push for 8th). Montreal should be around a C, it's a fair assessment. Nothing lost, nothing gained type of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Habs should get some credit for not dismantling the team. Considering Waddell wanted Higgins, I think Bob did just fine by passing up. Nonetheless, I don't get why he got a good grade. Am I the only one who thinks what the Pens gave for Hossa is garbage (aside the 1st round pick) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneHABSfan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Habs should get some credit for not dismantling the team. Considering Waddell wanted Higgins, I think Bob did just fine by passing up. Nonetheless, I don't get why he got a good grade. Am I the only one who thinks what the Pens gave for Hossa is garbage (aside the 1st round pick) ? Actually they are solid 2nd maybe third line guys but I get what you mean. Who knows if Espo will be anything, however Hossa is a rental and Atlanta can bid for him next year. Pittsburg has to sign Malkin and ?Stall? soon; plus they traded Sydneys buddy. ThePens just became a softer team. I give Gainey and A+ for not trading Higgins, Krex or either of the two Kots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Habs should get some credit for not dismantling the team. Considering Waddell wanted Higgins, I think Bob did just fine by passing up. Nonetheless, I don't get why he got a good grade. Am I the only one who thinks what the Pens gave for Hossa is garbage (aside the 1st round pick) ? Esposito is garbage, but Colby and Christensen have potential, IMO. Should they both stink it up, then Shero may have swung a pretty sweet deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Habs should get some credit for not dismantling the team. Considering Waddell wanted Higgins, I think Bob did just fine by passing up. Nonetheless, I don't get why he got a good grade. Am I the only one who thinks what the Pens gave for Hossa is garbage (aside the 1st round pick) ? Christensen has a sweet pair of hands, he can make some good moves and he's pretty physical too. There was a Liles for Christensen rumor, I would've been all over that. And Armstrong apparently has some strong chemistry with Crosby and has some good potential himself. I think it was apparent Esposito needed a finisher since he couldn't do it all himself (just see how he tanked it after Radulov left Quebec) and I think out of everywhere, Pittsburgh was the one place he could have a good career playing with Malkin or Crosby. He might manage to have some good chemistry with Kovalchuk but I think this move seriously puts Esposito's NHL future in doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm watching the Pens-bruins game on TSN, and th pooh-Bears lead 2-0. Conklin looks shaky. I can'T believe what I'm about to say...Let's go Bruins!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Hossa got injured in his first game (they're losing 4-0 as well). Imagine if Hossa misses the rest of the year (it's doubtful but it would be fun for us and awful for Pens fans) and the Penguins winding up paying all that stuff for nothing? Terrible thought but that's why these rentals are risky business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Hossa got injured in his first game (they're losing 4-0 as well). Imagine if Hossa misses the rest of the year (it's doubtful but it would be fun for us and awful for Pens fans) and the Penguins winding up paying all that stuff for nothing? Terrible thought but that's why these rentals are risky business. I'm still pissed with the Richards thing. It's one thing to lose him to an awful overpayment. To lose him for an shitty offer? Feaster's a moron. Bourdon, Schneider and a 1st >>>>>>>> Smith, Jokinen, Halpern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Brad Richards with 3 assists tonight. Makes me sick because he should be a Canuck. Then again he wanted to go to Dallas as his 1st option or whatever so he can rot in hell. :puke: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Make that 4 assists. Why Brad couldn't you have come here? The Stars are officially my 2nd team now. The merry go round stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Make that 4 assists. Why Brad couldn't you have come here? The Stars are officially my 2nd team now. The merry go round stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Brad Richards ended up with FIVE points tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Brad Richards ended up with FIVE points tonight. I'm so jealous of the Stars right now because Richards is EXACTLY what we need. Who says if he can keep this up but nonetheless it stings a lot right now. I really hope we sign Rolston and/or Langkow this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm so jealous of the Stars right now because Richards is EXACTLY what we need. Who says if he can keep this up but nonetheless it stings a lot right now. I really hope we sign Rolston and/or Langkow this summer. Chances are incredibly high Langkow won't even see the UFA market. Huselius on the other hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneHABSfan Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Make that 4 assists. Why Brad couldn't you have come here? The Stars are officially my 2nd team now. The merry go round stops. Captain Stealth you really have to let this go as it is not good for your health. Vancouver has a good team and one guy does not make you a champion. I would rather have Luongo as my star instead of Richards. If the "Nucks go out with a whimper in the playoffs this year, then it is time to be mad. Maybe if Naslund and company show up in the playoffs you will forget all about Mr. $7.8Million dollar man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Captain Stealth you really have to let this go as it is not good for your health. Vancouver has a good team and one guy does not make you a champion. I would rather have Luongo as my star instead of Richards. If the "Nucks go out with a whimper in the playoffs this year, then it is time to be mad. Maybe if Naslund and company show up in the playoffs you will forget all about Mr. $7.8Million dollar man. Oh I will most certainly. Guarenteed. I'm just pissed off right now because I like Richards a lot. It's the fact we had a great chance and Brad would have been excellent with Nazzy. I really like the team Dallas has right now but I want them to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Chances are incredibly high Langkow won't even see the UFA market. Huselius on the other hand... I know. I can still hope though because I don't want Huselius. Chances are Minny re-signs Rolston too because Demitra doesn't like Minny. That'll mean he won't like it here too possibly. I don't see Nonis making a huge offer to Hossa nor offering Kesler and Edler for Jokinen so I'm quite skeptical of what he will bring in......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan84 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 There will be alot of UFA's this year but there are not that many big names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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