Hall was already gone. and even still, he's got 5 fewer points than Seguin.
- DoubleDown

Here's the thing, without Kessel that year they'd finish last ergo having Hall available.

Although I think Hall's pretty damn awesome, you take the centre any day of the week.

Prolly, the entire time they are polishing the cup, they will be regretting it. I agree.
- bixll

A) i'm quite certain that Boston has yet to be awarded the Cup. but i'll try to verify this through the NHL offices. please bear with me.
B) the idea that, even if they do win the Cup, that they couldn't have won it without making that trade, is completely ridiculous.

Habs won because they are divers, and because of the refs.
- Pecafan Fan

It's the coach.

Here's the thing, without Kessel that year they'd finish last ergo having Hall available.

Although I think Hall's pretty damn awesome, you take the centre any day of the week.
- Not_Stee

the Oilers finished like 15 points behind the Leafs that year dude Kessel is good, but he's not worth 15 points in the standings.

That guy will be good.
http://bruins.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8475191


And it pisses me off.
- Pecafan Fan

By "will", do you mean "already is" ???

A) i'm quite certain that Boston has yet to be awarded the Cup. but i'll try to verify this through the NHL offices. please bear with me.
B) the idea that, even if they do win the Cup, that they couldn't have won it without making that trade, is completely ridiculous.
- DoubleDown

Point is, much like Kessel, they felt Seguin was expandable moving forward.

I believe Seguin got a swift kick in the balls when he got traded and that's why we are seeing him improve and finally grow up. Something the Bruins couldn't get out of him.

It's the coach.
- habby

This guy?

the Oilers finished like 15 points behind the Leafs that year dude Kessel is good, but he's not worth 15 points in the standings.
- DoubleDown

That only like 8 wins. I'm not saying he had 8 GWGs but I'm pretty sure you take all his goals away and it might have an effect on 8 wins.

This guy?


- Pecafan Fan

He's obviously an idiot, look at all the minutes Karrelson gets.

Point is, much like Kessel, they felt Seguin was expandable moving forward.

I believe Seguin got a swift kick in the balls when he got traded and that's why we are seeing him improve and finally grow up. Something the Bruins couldn't get out of him.
- Pecafan Fan

Playing with Benn doesn't hurt either.

Playing with Benn doesn't hurt either.
- Pie

Yeah, it sure doesn't.

Point is, much like Kessel, they felt Seguin was expandable moving forward.

I believe Seguin got a swift kick in the balls when he got traded and that's why we are seeing him improve and finally grow up. Something the Bruins couldn't get out of him.
- Pecafan Fan

I'm still thinking they could have gotten a lot better return though.

Point is, much like Kessel, they felt Seguin was expandable moving forward.

I believe Seguin got a swift kick in the balls when he got traded and that's why we are seeing him improve and finally grow up. Something the Bruins couldn't get out of him.
- Pecafan Fan

yeah but where i see the difference between Kessel and Seguin is that Seguin is a centre. anyway obviously they had their reasons for the move and Chiarelli has done a great job there. and maybe they don't end up regretting it. but a few years down the road, we'll see the long term effects of that deal in Boston.

I'm still thinking they could have gotten a lot better return though.
- Not_Stee

They have 2 players in their line up contributing just as much as Seguin is now ding in Dallas, they are 1st in the East and will most likely battle for a Cup.

They have 2 players in their line up contributing just as much as Seguin is now ding in Dallas, they are 1st in the East and will most likely battle for a Cup.
- Pecafan Fan

and Bergeron is what 10 years away from retirement?

They have 2 players in their line up contributing just as much as Seguin is now ding in Dallas, they are 1st in the East and will most likely battle for a Cup.
- Pecafan Fan

Still... better off to trade him for top prospects that will help come their rebuild than an aging Eriksson.

Like Adam said... it will hurt them down the road.

They have 2 players in their line up contributing just as much as Seguin is now ding in Dallas, they are 1st in the East and will most likely battle for a Cup.
- Pecafan Fan

Just getting that spoiled little Richard out of the room was a good move.

Still... better off to trade him for top prospects that will help come their rebuild than an aging Eriksson.

Like Adam said... it will hurt them down the road.
- Not_Stee

Eriksson is 28

As much as Boston likes to give away good players, they are nowhere near the levels of the Islanders.

I seriously feel sorry for NYI fans.

Eriksson is 28
- Pie

Which is close to 30.

As much as Boston likes to give away good players, they are nowhere near the levels of the Islanders.

I seriously feel sorry for NYI fans.
- Not_Stee

you're not in a position to feel sorry for anyone

you're not in a position to feel sorry for anyone
- dt99999

you're not in a position to feel sorry for anyone
- dt99999

BAM!

you're not in a position to feel sorry for anyone
- dt99999

says the Sens fan

b-o-oo-o-o-o-o-o-ooooo-m

says the Sens fan

b-o-oo-o-o-o-o-o-ooooo-m
- Not_Yan