At the beginning of the season when Bergevin was asked about re-signing Radulov, he used Vanek as an example why not to rush and sign guys after hot starts with their new clubs.
When I hear that, it makes me doubt he has any sort of interest in bringing him back.
Let this be known, we're not going to land a Duchene this year.
Let this be known, we're not going to land a Duchene this year.
If that's our options the future is grim.Doesn't look like it is in the cards.
Patrick Sharp, Doan, Iginla, Eaves seem like more realistic targets that can add depth up front.
They don't even want to trade Duchene in a realistic trade. Landeskog is untouchable.Landeskog would be my target.
For the playoffs....its not always about adding the most skilled player....its about adding the right player. Sometimes they overlap....sometimes a guy like Eaves goes on a run in the playoffs and outscores 1st liners. MB's job is to find the right player.
Someone mentioned Tampa as a target which would be interesting. Would a guy like Palat be available given their cap situation. That would be worth paying a high price.
And also, do you guys remember Vanek what he was like on defense? Vanek in the offense zone is money but he is lost whenever he is challenged and has to actually defend, remember that?
At the beginning of the season when Bergevin was asked about re-signing Radulov, he used Vanek as an example why not to rush and sign guys after hot starts with their new clubs.
When I hear that, it makes me doubt he has any sort of interest in bringing him back.
Vanek was good in regular season for 18 games then vanished in the playoffs.
Meanwhile, Radulov has been our best and most consistent forward all year.
Yes Eaves is having quite the year.
I don't even take the Colorado stuff seriously at this point. They're showing a bit more interest than Edmonton did to trade some young stars but I'll believe it when I see it. Took em 3 years to make a move and they gave up Hall for a lot less than they were hoping for.
Duchene's speed is amazing, just looking his speed is wow
We should really try anything to acquire him. He is a bit small not much but with Gallagher duchene and a good 2nd line LW we would be ready for playoffs.
I love this lineup once again
pac-galch-rad
LW-Duchene-Gallagher
That 2nd line winger can be a rental....then you put lehkonen with danault and shaw as third line. I still have faith in E.Kane I dont care about his off ice antics. With bergevin and julien, they will be controlled. And if he does anything stupid, Weber will talk to him. His size and shot is still interesting.
Love the idea of getting Duchene and keeping AG but I just don't see it. Would the Avs give us Duchene for a bunch of picks and prospect?
Does anyone know if Shaw has a NTC?