And why would he want to? There's so much positive things happening on Long Island.
- hankthetank

I meant more via trade. And don't get me wrong, I don't drink the Islanders kool-aide, but something has to be going on that he likes enough to extend his contract 6 years, before his entry level even expired.

Tavares is still too young and has too much potential to give up in almost any deal, but because of a late start due to an injury, people forget that Kesler is 1 year removed from a 41 goal season where he also won the Selke. That mix of offense plus a high defensive ability doesn't come along often.
- Fosco

I believe Kesler is available before the start of next season because of his NTC,but he will not be cheap.

Tavares is still too young and has too much potential to give up in almost any deal, but because of a late start due to an injury, people forget that Kesler is 1 year removed from a 41 goal season where he also won the Selke. That mix of offense plus a high defensive ability doesn't come along often.
- Fosco

I'd take Kesler on my team any day but Habs don't have the trade assets to trade for him.

Sorry to disappoint you... I only ventured into the Canucktard threads during your first round embarrassment... The whining, ball cupping and self high fives are too much to bear...

Besides, if I want to tool out Canucktards, I just have to go into a Leafs thread...
- SofaKingBored

I love the way you talk/write. Harvard? Yale?

Tavares is still too young and has too much potential to give up in almost any deal, but because of a late start due to an injury, people forget that Kesler is 1 year removed from a 41 goal season where he also won the Selke. That mix of offense plus a high defensive ability doesn't come along often.
- Fosco

Don't get me wrong, I wasn't trying to crap on Kesler. I love the guy's game and think he's a hugely important and valuable piece of your team. All I'm saying is that when I think "franchise player" all I think of is that 1 (or really in your case two) superstar players per team. I think Lundqvist is the Rangers franchise player, but that's not a slight to guys like Girardi, Gaborik, etc...

I'd take Kesler on my team any day but Habs don't have the trade assets to trade for him.
- Symba007

Plek and your first would probably be close.

I love the way you talk/write. Harvard? Yale?
- Scooby_Doo

Quit hitting on me, Nancy...

That what I figured too .Edm and NYI are building through the draft .They want quality players traded to their team but don't want to give anything back.
- VANTEL

Tavares is the only untouchable as far as any Isles fan with a brain is concerned. I will move literally any other piece of our team (incl. picks/prospects) for the right return. I'd have a hard time parting with Hammer too, but he's not out of the question if the price is right.

Patch and your first would probably be close.
- VANTEL

that's what I said, they can't afford to lose those 2 assets, not much in the farm in terms of forwards. It would have to be Plek and a 2nd...and Van can get more.

Tavares is the only untouchable as far as any Isles fan with a brain is concerned. I will move literally any other piece of our team (incl. picks/prospects) for the right return. I'd have a hard time parting with Hammer too, but he's not out of the question if the price is right.
- eichiefs9

I think Tavares is there for life and like I said after JT there is not enough talent in the Isle to make an acceptable trade so it is moot. I can't see a lot happening as long as Kim Jong il is the owner.

that's what I said, they can't afford to lose those 2 assets, not much in the farm in terms of forwards. It would have to be Plek and a 2nd...and Van can get more.
- Symba007

It is possible but I think Van will shop him to all 29 other teams and see the best return.

BYE BYE BRUINS!!!

Yessss!!!!

Byebye Boston

Sweetness! Bye bye Boston!

I feel much better now. Can't wait to see Carnegie's twat.

Edit: tweet

We didn't deserve to win it.

We didn't deserve to win it.
- bruinsbeer69

You didn't last year either.

LOL BRUINS!!!!

You didn't last year either.
- Scooby_Doo

Boston lose?

BYE BYE BRUINS!!!
- SofaKingBored

Boston lose?
- VANTEL

Overtime loss too.

The goal shouldn't have counted too... Should have been goalie interference.

LOL BRUINS!!!!
- woopstash

your laughin after the performance the pens put forth?