GDT: NHL Deadline

[JTG]

And I think Philly completely shafted Tampa.

I'd rather have Gudas than Coburn

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Hell, I thought Connolly would be waiver fodder earlier this year given Tampa's depth, but they stuck with him and got a couple 2nds. That's awesome. I'm in awe of Tampa.

Totally. They didn't even have to sell 'HIGH' on Connolly and got back two seconds.

Just goes to show what reputation means on the market.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

And I think Philly completely shafted Tampa.

I'd rather have Gudas than Coburn

Philly got a good deal, but it's one the Lightning could afford to make to get a 6'5", 20 minute per, all-situations defenseman.

 

[JTG]

Hell, I thought Connolly would be waiver fodder earlier this year given Tampa's depth, but they stuck with him and got a couple 2nds. That's awesome.

I'm in awe of Stevie Y and Tampa.

Yeah, they sort of killed themselves with that Coburn deal. I think he's one of the most overrated defensemen in the league. Gudas on the other hand is one of the most underrated.

 

[ColePens]

And I think Philly completely shafted Tampa.

I'd rather have Gudas than Coburn

Amen brother. Amen. That guy is seriously underrated. Hurt right now though.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

And I think Philly completely shafted Tampa.

I'd rather have Gudas than Coburn

Agreed, on both counts. Gudas is probably done for the season, though, but if both are healthy I like Gudas for sure.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Totally. They didn't even have to sell 'HIGH' on Connolly and got back two seconds.

Just goes to show what reputation means on the market.

Connolly showed some good things this year, but he could never really be part of their long-term plans.

Fantastic asset management IMO.

 

[JTG]

Totally. They didn't even have to sell 'HIGH' on Connolly and got back two seconds.

Just goes to show what reputation means on the market.

The thing Connolly will always have is slick skill. I'm not sure if Boston is the type of team that brings it out of him though.

 

[SprootsMasterFlex]

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‏@JoshYohe_Trib After talking with some in Pens org today, they'd like to make a move. But extreme seller's market/cap will make it difficult.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Yeah, they sort of killed themselves with that Coburn deal. I think he's one of the most overrated defensemen in the league. Gudas on the other hand is one of the most underrated.

I like Gudas (he's a real *******), but Coburn gives them more in a few areas. Those versatile minute-munchers are important, and TB didn't really have many.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

I like Gudas (he's a real *******), but Coburn gives them more in a few areas. Those versatile minute-munchers are important, and TB didn't really have many.

He played some with Carle in Philly, too. Chemistry's important.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

He played some with Carle in Philly, too. Chemistry's important.

Hadn't even thought of that.

 

[Asuna]

ftfy

 

[WheresRamziAbid]

Anyone else think the Coburn trade is better for TB than Yandle is for NYR. I don't think in a vaccum Yandle is that much better than Coburn if at all.

I think Arizona got the far better package in return.

 

[JTG]

I like Gudas (he's a real *******), but Coburn gives them more in a few areas. Those versatile minute-munchers are important, and TB didn't really have many.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't see Coburn as that guy I'm highly confident marching out there 25 mins a game in the playoffs. He doesn't produce enough points to be an offensive defenseman, and he isn't hard enough to play against to be a shutdown defenseman. I am not a huge fan of him.

 

[systemsgo]

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Sounds like what we've been saying here. We'd like a move, but not at these prices.

 

[Michael8771*]

Dammit I want to hear Bobby Mac!

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Maybe it's just me, but I don't see Coburn as that guy I'm highly confident marching out there 25 mins a game in the playoffs. He doesn't produce enough points to be an offensive defenseman, and he isn't hard enough to play against to be a shutdown defenseman. I am not a huge fan of him.

I think he can be good in a jack-of-all-trades role though. Hedman and Stralman can do some heavy lifting, and Coburn can be sort of a secondary guy.

But I understand what you're saying...he isn't great at anything.

 

[Will Hunting]

LOL at that Coburn trade.. What was Yzerman thinking there?? Btw, Gudas is not that good but getting that return for an overrated Coburn is crazy. I´m pissed.

 

[Kristopher Letang]

Can someone send me a TSN link? If you send me a link you will have a special place with Letang in my heart, that's not easy to get folks !
EDIT: Got one in seconds, thanks !

 

[SEALBound]

Connolly and Coburn...absolutely ridiculous. I hope we stand pat if those are the prices.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Anyone else think the Coburn trade is better for TB than Yandle is for NYR. I don't think in a vaccum Yandle is that much better than Coburn if at all.

I think Arizona got the far better package in return.

No.

Two things.

1. Cost
2. Yandle is a much better offensive D-man at 50% retention.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think Kane will be as big a blow to the Hawks as most think.

They can't replace him, but they do still have great wings out the yin-yang and Vermette helps their center situation considerably.

 

[JTG]

Yeah, I don't see them losing Kane being catastrophic either.

 

[Epic Neal Time]

Petry to Habs.