habsfan88 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Well I don't know if you have heard the news yet but Dick Tarnstrom has been traded to the Oilers in exchange for Jani Rita and Cory Cross. Could the Habs've used this guy? Do you think they were/are in the running for an offensive D-man? Not saying it's what I wanted, but what are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I would have liked tohave had him. I think Edmonton got him fairly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brboo Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) no, I don't think another smallish defenceman who doesnt hit, and had 1 good year is what we need. There was a reason he was a healthy scratch in Pittsburgh often times We gotta get bigger and tougher. Then the offence will fall in line Edited January 26, 2006 by brboo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenadian Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) I would have passed on him.....Sure he had a "career-year" but isn't defensive minded. GP 236 G 31 A 91 Pts 122 -70 Edited January 26, 2006 by kenadian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) yeh it looks like a good deal for edmonton Edited January 26, 2006 by habs rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomas_plekanec Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Good deal either way. Rita a former first round pick is a solid forward who can bring some skill to the future of this young Pittsburgh team. Only 24 years old. Cross...meh hes aitee, they just needed a D to fill the gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohabsgo252006 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I think we could have used Spacek more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Tarnstrom is a good offensive defenseman, that's about it. He's not great on the defensive side. Him and Gonchar paired up and probably the worst defensive duo in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch_nl Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Powerplay defenceman. Tärnström is good but so are Rita and Cross. Don't think that the Habs had anyting that would made it worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HABBER-oooooKNOWS Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 No way........................The habs would then have a guy on they're team with the name Dick. That would not be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk Doc Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 also, Edmonton traded Tony Salmelainen to Chicago for Jaroslav Spacek. thats all Edmonton had to give up to get a decent defenceman. I think Montreal should have made an attempt to get him, we could have given up Ribeiro or even Zednik. It would have helped even more now, since Souray could be out for little bit too. I mean the guy that Edmonton gave isn't even that good, probably be no more then a third liner in the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Oilers acquire Tarnstrom and Spacek by giving up nothing of real value? They're D is getting very offensive. Why doesn't Gainey make a move before they're all gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 also, Edmonton traded Tony Salmelainen to Chicago for Jaroslav Spacek. thats all Edmonton had to give up to get a decent defenceman. I think Montreal should have made an attempt to get him, we could have given up Ribeiro or even Zednik. It would have helped even more now, since Souray could be out for little bit too. I mean the guy that Edmonton gave isn't even that good, probably be no more then a third liner in the NHL. Ribeiro or Zednik for Spacek? Did you hit your head today? Spacek is worth a Garth Murray or Downey type player...that's it. He is not a top 4 Dman on any team {St.Louis notwithstanding} and Edmonton paid fair market value for such a player. Thank god Gainey is in charge and not some half-cocked fans that would trade just for that sake of trading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Edmonton needs a goalie more then they do defensmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 (edited) a 1st round guy who doesn't play a premium role at his age..tells me alot about the guy. He suck's I was at rexall place against buffalo and he didn't play. he was edmonton's version of marcel hossa. I like the spacek trade better but both moves were good. Edited January 27, 2006 by marky_and_komi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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