You forgot the part where Kassian sucks.
- Feds91Stammer

I'd rather have an underachieving 24 year old with just a tiny bit of potential than some 32 year old scrub who struggles to get in the lineup in florida.

I'd rather have an underachieving 24 year old with just a tiny bit of potential than some 32 year old scrub who struggles to get in the lineup in florida.




- classic321

Where did you get 32 from just out of curiosity?

I certainly hope Bergevin isn't tempted by the junk other teams are proposing. I'd rather no move than a side move.
- elcabong

Here's what i would do if i were MB: We need to get tougher big time so trade for Chris Stewart to take Weise's spot on the top line since that line seems to work well with a big physical forward and bumping Dale down to where he should be. Get Luke Gazdic from EDM for some much needed bottom 6 grit (he can play a little as well so he wont be a liability like other goons). Keep Tinordi up for good to take Emelin's spot and trade Emelin. Acquire a tough depth defenseman like Prout from Columbus. Finally, dump Eller and have DLR assume his spot. There. All of those players would be cheap to get and would make us better and a poopload tougher. People wont be running Price no more or going after Subban, you can bet on that.

Lets do this
- Cptmjl

Who wants to join our club? Boston loves trading with you guys

Yesssssssss!
- dothedougie

Dougie, ROR, and Okposo. Lets get crazy

Dougie, ROR, and Okposo. Lets get crazy
- DDM-Coga

I'll throw in a Nyquist

With only eight days to go to the trade deadline, its really funny watching desperate GMs trying to pass their dead wood onto others. All these rumors include just junk players, none will make a difference to anyone.

Bunch of garbage if you ask me.

Why is Bergenheim PLUS require for Kassian? Seems like an even player swap at just those two. No thanks.

Plus Bjugstad is hurt so... I see us being much more active.
- Panthers88

Kassian is worth more than Bergenheim easily.

Kassian is worth more than Bergenheim easily.
- Retinalz

Yup. I doubt many GM's would take Bergenheim instead as an asset over Kassian. I'd rather not trade Kassian at all if his value is this low.

Here's what i would do if i were MB: We need to get tougher big time so trade for Chris Stewart to take Weise's spot on the top line since that line seems to work well with a big physical forward and bumping Dale down to where he should be. Get Luke Gazdic from EDM for some much needed bottom 6 grit (he can play a little as well so he wont be a liability like other goons). Keep Tinordi up for good to take Emelin's spot and trade Emelin. Acquire a tough depth defenseman like Prout from Columbus. Finally, dump Eller and have DLR assume his spot. There. All of those players would be cheap to get and would make us better and a poopload tougher. People wont be running Price no more or going after Subban, you can bet on that.
- maxbart5

Buffalo is asking too much for Stewart. If Bergevin makes a move, it will need to be players for players. Nothing on the available player's list is worth more than a bag of peanuts. Other team's junk I tell ya...

Here's what i would do if i were MB: We need to get tougher big time so trade for Chris Stewart to take Weise's spot on the top line since that line seems to work well with a big physical forward and bumping Dale down to where he should be. Get Luke Gazdic from EDM for some much needed bottom 6 grit (he can play a little as well so he wont be a liability like other goons). Keep Tinordi up for good to take Emelin's spot and trade Emelin. Acquire a tough depth defenseman like Prout from Columbus. Finally, dump Eller and have DLR assume his spot. There. All of those players would be cheap to get and would make us better and a poopload tougher. People wont be running Price no more or going after Subban, you can bet on that.
- maxbart5

So the answer for habs to be a contender is Gadzic, Prout and Stewart? 2 of those guys wouldn't see a single shift in a playoff series. Habs need a top 4 stay at home d man, some bottom 6 help and an elite forward but those guys need to be able to play regularly.

Yup. I doubt many GM's would take Bergenheim instead as an asset over Kassian. I'd rather not trade Kassian at all if his value is this low.
- Nucker101

last 8 games played.... 5 goals, 3 assists for 8pts.... might be his highest value

last 8 games played.... 5 goals, 3 assists for 8pts.... might be his highest value

- Mungo

Keeping him makes more sense even if WD isn't a big fan of his.

Keeping him makes more sense even if WD isn't a big fan of his.
- Nucker101

100% agree

I think WD tough love is actually working. Kassian's game has been slowly improving the last couple of weeks.

100% agree

I think WD tough love is actually working. Kassian's game has been slowly improving the last couple of weeks.
- Mungo

Yup, he wasn't doing much earlier when he thought his lineup was secure..talent is here but he motivation isn't always there.

So the answer for habs to be a contender is Gadzic, Prout and Stewart? 2 of those guys wouldn't see a single shift in a playoff series. Habs need a top 4 stay at home d man, some bottom 6 help and an elite forward but those guys need to be able to play regularly.
- willey101

Where those pieces will come from? The price for an elite forward and a top four defenseman is not cheap, if those pieces are even on the market (elite forward).

If Gonchar is coming back soon, I don't think they need another top defenseman anyway.

have eller + tinordi been traded yet

So the answer for habs to be a contender is Gadzic, Prout and Stewart? 2 of those guys wouldn't see a single shift in a playoff series. Habs need a top 4 stay at home d man, some bottom 6 help and an elite forward but those guys need to be able to play regularly.
- willey101

Main piece is Stewart, I think he would be Weise 2.0 on the top line. Prout and Gazdic would be depth guys but they can still play. Gazdic has more points than Malholtra for (frank)s sakes and he'd fill a role that we need on the 4th line. Prout would fill in on 3rd pairing duties and would be another welcome addition to a blueline that's in desperate need of some toughness. Now at least we got Tinordi but he's not enough, plus before him we had nobody like that. If not Prout then somebody similar.

Buffalo is asking too much for Stewart. If Bergevin makes a move, it will need to be players for players. Nothing on the available player's list is worth more than a bag of peanuts. Other team's junk I tell ya...
- elcabong

Asking price for Stewart is supposedly a 3rd and a prospect. I'd pay that as long as the prospect going back isn't like a Hudon, Scherbak, or any of our top guys

Eklund: Happy Hockey Day USA. Bergenheim Deal Close? Kassian Involved? Isles
- Eklund

never has bergenheim been so talked about or as important as you are making him out to be here. totally ridiculous.

Anyone here believing the Canucks would trade Kassian for Bergenheim should immediately drive to the nearest hospital and check yourself into the mental ward.

never has bergenheim been so talked about or as important as you are making him out to be here. totally ridiculous.
- rob121

you do realize Luongo is playing until his early 40's right?
- Mungo

You do realize you are paying part of that salary into his 40's right?

You do realize you are paying part of that salary into his 40's right?
- smellmyfinger

- Bieksa#3

Don't feel too bad, can I interest you in a slightly damaged Ryane Clowe?