dlbalr Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 In the second last article of this series, let's ponder the towering PK specialist, Hal Gill. Some thoughts to ponder... - Should the Habs look to re-sign him? - If yes, what should the money be? (He makes $2.25 M currently) - Should he be dealt just before the deadline (day before or on the 27th) or earlier? - What teams do you think would be interested? - What should he get in return? - Does the fact his ice time has been dropped to that of a specialist help his value, hurt it, or have no effect at all? The plan is for this to be on the site for Saturday, be sure to add your 2 cents before then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 In the second last article of this series, let's ponder the towering PK specialist, Hal Gill. Some thoughts to ponder... - Should the Habs look to re-sign him? - If yes, what should the money be? (He makes $2.25 M currently) - Should he be dealt just before the deadline (day before or on the 27th) or earlier? - What teams do you think would be interested? - What should he get in return? - Does the fact his ice time has been dropped to that of a specialist help his value, hurt it, or have no effect at all? The plan is for this to be on the site for Saturday, be sure to add your 2 cents before then. Love his effort, but he is near retirement and would be happy to see Habs sign him, but as a d-coach. I am guessing deadline day would get most for him? with some other d-men resigning with own clubs. Hawks, Pitts, Caps or Bruins. i would go with typical answer; get a 2nd round pick for him. He will be depth/PK specialist d-man on a contender, so his reduced icetime lately should have little bearing on value, he has been around and GMs know what they will be getting. As with Hamrlik, i will wish him the best and appreciate his play as a Hab; and hope he does go the way of coaching route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think if a bidding war is created even between 2 teams the Habs could end up with a 1st rounder or a 2nd + prospect. He has cup experience and is one of the top 5 de men in the league at killing penaltys. I know everyone thinks I am a little nuts thinking he can bring this much but it is a sellers market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 I'll throw this out there - among the possible d-men that are going to be moved among the selling teams, where does Gill fit? On the surface, the thought he could fetch a 1st rounder seems a little iffy but if he is the best or one of the best, does it make it more palatable? (I can't add my own thoughts in case I wind up writing this one in case anyone's wondering about my answer.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I'll throw this out there - among the possible d-men that are going to be moved among the selling teams, where does Gill fit? On the surface, the thought he could fetch a 1st rounder seems a little iffy but if he is the best or one of the best, does it make it more palatable? (I can't add my own thoughts in case I wind up writing this one in case anyone's wondering about my answer.) Habs last had two 1st round picks in 2007, got Ryan McDonagh and Mr Pacioretty (thank you Craig Rivet for Pacioretty, but moreso for Gorges), if they could get a 1st rounder for Gill, i would be pleasantly shocked, but would be some sweet to repeat with 2 more quality picks like those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamalPanesar Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I think if a bidding war is created even between 2 teams the Habs could end up with a 1st rounder or a 2nd + prospect. He has cup experience and is one of the top 5 de men in the league at killing penaltys. I know everyone thinks I am a little nuts thinking he can bring this much but it is a sellers market. That's best case scenario...but not outside of the realm of possibilities. TSN's Bob McKenzie says there are more buyers than sellers, which plays into the Habs' favour....but also, defenseman and ALWAYS a hot commodity come trade deadline. There are no shortage of Cup contenders who would want Gill. We can only hope that Gauthier does decide to be a buyer instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Since JMMR called the 2nd + prospect value, I'll buy him a beer next time I see him. If he can predict a campoli trade I'll buy him a pitcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Since JMMR called the 2nd + prospect value, I'll buy him a beer next time I see him. If he can predict a campoli trade I'll buy him a pitcher. Do you buy him Anheuser Busch he predicts a Gomez trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafrous10 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Habs last had two 1st round picks in 2007, got Ryan McDonagh and Mr Pacioretty (thank you Craig Rivet for Pacioretty, but moreso for Gorges), if they could get a 1st rounder for Gill, i would be pleasantly shocked, but would be some sweet to repeat with 2 more quality picks like those! Are you saying you like getting Gorges more than Max Pac ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 My guess to his value is a 2nd round pick, Blake Geoffrion, and Robert Slaney. We may have to throw a conditional 5th, hinging on Geoffrion playing 40 games next season, in there to get it done. Sorry, can't believe nobody did that already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehab Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 My guess to his value is a 2nd round pick, Blake Geoffrion, and Robert Slaney. We may have to throw a conditional 5th, hinging on Geoffrion playing 40 games next season, in there to get it done. Sorry, can't believe nobody did that already. your good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Since JMMR called the 2nd + prospect value, I'll buy him a beer next time I see him. If he can predict a campoli trade I'll buy him a pitcher. Okay Ill say Campo and the habs 5th in 2013 for a 3rd in 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Okay Ill say Campo and the habs 5th in 2013 for a 3rd in 2013 That can't happen. The 5th in 2013 is tied up in the Gill trade (that's the conditional pick). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 That can't happen. The 5th in 2013 is tied up in the Gill trade (that's the conditional pick). Thanks ill change it to a 6th then or just say Campo for a 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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