You realize Bergeron would be a 1st line center on many teams right? Starting with Mtl, Ott, Tor, Buf, Fla...
- fidopro

So almost everyone in our division...

You realize Bergeron would be a 1st line center on many teams right? Starting with Mtl, Ott, Tor, Buf, Fla...
- fidopro

yup, and paying a guy like that that kind of money is part of the reason Boston is going to have a harder time getting better...

GO LEAFS GO

So almost everyone in our division...
- Phenom

Exactly. It's not because he plays 2nd line in BOS that he wouldn't be 1st line somewhere else. Just the opposite of Bozak finally.

Exactly. It's not because he plays 2nd line in BOS that he wouldn't be 1st line somewhere else. Just the opposite of Bozak finally.
- fidopro

I wouldn't necessarily say he is on Boston's 2nd line. Those two lines are interchangeable and Krejci had a bad season.

I wouldn't necessarily say he is on Boston's 2nd line. Those two lines are interchangeable and Krejci had a bad season.
- Phenom

He was injured almost all season.
Agreed that they have 2 very good lines, but the fact remains that Bergeron would still be #1 on many NHL teams. And so would ROR IMO. I'd take him on the Habs anytime. Yes he wants a lot of money, but he's already very good and will only get better. The kid is 24.

You realize Bergeron would be a 1st line center on many teams right? Starting with Mtl, Ott, Tor, Buf, Fla...
- fidopro

no

He was injured almost all season.
Agreed that they have 2 very good lines, but the fact remains that Bergeron would still be #1 on many NHL teams. And so would ROR IMO. I'd take him on the Habs anytime. Yes he wants a lot of money, but he's already very good and will only get better. The kid is 24.
- fidopro

How many teams win cups with only 55 points coming from their top centre?

How many teams win cups with only 55 points coming from their top centre?
- dwoo33

Bazinga!

no
- TheCalSen

He must have forgot about Turris lol...

How many teams win cups with only 55 points coming from their top centre?
- dwoo33

Is Kopitar a superstar offensively? What about Toews? Or Bergeron? All these centers had less than 70 points when their teams won the cup. Yes ROR only had 55 points this year, but 64 the previous one. That's not very far from the other 3... And again, he just turned 24.

He must have forgot about Turris lol...
- dwoo33

Poop! I always forget about Turris.

You would not get ROR for Dion 1 for 1 let alone with the Ave's #1.
- chugger38

I don't think we care for opinions expressed as factual statements 'round these parts. IMHO

Now having an O'Reilly behind a Stamkos could be intriguing

Is Kopitar a superstar offensively? What about Toews? Or Bergeron? All these centers had less than 70 points when their teams won the cup. Yes ROR only add 55 points this year, but 64 the previous one. That's not very far from the other 3... And again, he just turned 24.
- fidopro

So how much are you paying O'Reilly per/year ?

So how much are you paying O'Reilly per/year ?
- dwoo33

I don't see why he shouldn't get close to what the others make, except that he's younger and haven't won the cup. So a little less obviously.
6M? I'd be okay with that, considering I'll have him for many years, between 24 and 30.

it depends what is coming back with ROR and whats going the other way?

Phaneuf for ROR and their 1st round pick? id do it....regardless what the leafs offer more is coming back with ROR as his contract expires in a year
- Leafer749

Jesus..

Jesus..
- Iggysbff

Make your avatar stop upsetting me!

I don't see why he shouldn't get close to what the others make, except that he's younger and haven't won the cup. So a little less obviously.
6M? I'd be okay with that, considering I'll have him for many years, between 24 and 30.
- fidopro

The issue is he wants 7 plus a season. Might be a bit steep if he doesn't produce a bit more. I'd gladly lock him up at 6

Jesus..
- Iggysbff

I thought you were banned or something?

If not, kindly proceed to get the (frank) out of here.

Thanks.

Steve.

Make your avatar stop upsetting me!
- Canada Cup

I changed it

Got a new and improved version

The issue is he wants 7 plus a season. Might be a bit steep if he doesn't produce a bit more. I'd gladly lock him up at 6
- dwoo33

And you know that from a good source I suppose...
But even at 7, look around the league, 1st line center don't come cheap. Real 1st line center I mean. Not guys like Bozak or Plek.

I changed it

Got a new and improved version
- Iggysbff

Pathetic. Can't throw a blanket on the CN Tower and call it a tunnel.

I thought you were banned or something?

If not, kindly proceed to get the (frank) out of here.

Thanks.

Steve.

- Tee-Dot

And you know that from a good source I suppose...
But even at 7, look around the league, 1st line center don't come cheap. Real 1st line center I mean. Not guys like Bozak or Plek.
- fidopro

I'll be keeping an eye on him next season. His 64 point season (28goals) looked a lot more promising.