Originally Posted by
Giacomin
Phil, read your whole article and thought the same thing. The word Mikey used in his first post [waxed], said it perfectly.
Let's hold up on trading Kreider for the current perceived need for 'grit' and energy, eventually those guys can be found for cheap pieces. He has a unique set of attributes and is a fast power forward, a pretty rare bird. Save Kreids for landing a high level player. Besides he had two decent games, maybe he can get hot and increase his value.
Beyond Kreids, what is it you are trying to do? Are you trying to add an energy guy cause we need a shakeup and look lackluster at times? At points, it sounded like you wanted a real impact though and talked about a blockbuster.
Let's look at the targets you mentioned:
Roussel, I've liked aspects of his game and thought he'd be a perfect replacement for Prust. Yet, he just put up his first point of the year playing with good linemates. He has problems taking bad penalties in the Carcillo mode. If mgmt and coaches want a guy like this now, i guess he's a fine choice if it cost a 3rd or 4th. However, isn't this role we fill in after we have better scoring, defending and goaltending?
Same for Maroon and Lucic - Lucic is a selfish dumb descending player. This week McKenzie called out Chiarelli as a fool for bringing in his high priced selfish ass and attributed a recent loss to his insistence to score an empty netter and ice the puck twice. Maroon is like Martin, a 4th liner with the special role of getting in front of the net for McDavid. His 5 on 5 points would be paltry if he played the 3rd or 4th line role he should. We don't really want any of these guys.
Galchenyuk - did you not get my scoop last week. (Don't worry only Josh and a few others read my shit and I purposely buried it) Well it was validated 3 days ago by Mario Tremblay, the former Habs star and now announcer. He uncouthly revealed that Galy was dealing with Opioid abuse. So, not only is he struggling, struggling more at center, has looked disinterested and is unwilling to play D, but he has other serious issues. Mgmt has tried to trade him AT A DISCOUNT and still no takers. Everybody knows the deal now.
RNH - totally different trade and someone who actually has real value. Your looking at a #2C (3C when because of Leon) who has become their goto D center who plays against opponent's top lines. Not only would he be a fit here because of need, but he also brings very good speed, plays 200' and would free up Hayes for more offensive situations. This is a player who could actually fill a need plus improve the team around him. This is the kind of trade the Ranger's should consider. He is going to cost a lot more than the others you mentioned. Maybe not Kreids, but Edm wants scoring and D. DeAngelo could be part of a package, if they are interested. If Chiarelli changes his mind and considers moving RNH, Gorton should be on the phone.
Phil, I'll stand by my suggestion for a blockbuster with Toronto who is getting desperate for D. McD for Marner or Nylander. It changes the team makeup by opening up a huge hole and filling an even larger hole. Yet, it does wonders for our future and adds life to this team. We get younger, faster, more explosive and it solves the impending UFA conundrum.
Other specific ideas in line with my thinking. Kreids, Desharnais, and DeAngelo for Manson and Rakell. Sub Miller for Kreids? Sub Gropp or another prospect for Desharnais? Just Kreids for Manson and top prospect if we make the McD trade with Toronto?
Dude suggested DeAngelo and Vesey for Duchesne. We'd have to replace Vesey with Miller or Kreids , but I'd consider it. Unfortunately they'd probably want at least a second if not a first.
You want Shaw? If Montreal continues to tank and we can string a few wins together... let's do Shaw and Byron for DeAngelo, Gropp and another prospect.
That's all I got for ya.
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