Wings in seven.
Pens in six.
And these Briere for Price rumours are an absolute joke.
Showing posts with label Predictions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Predictions. Show all posts
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
More Predictions - Round 2
Hey, just because the Habs are done doesn't mean we'll stop posting. There will soon be trades and a draft to start thinking about, and we'll do what we can to provide updates and commentary where they're possible.
Until then, there's still playoff hockey to be played. For Round 2, I'm going to go with:
Detroit over Anaheim in 6
Chicago over Vancouver in 7
Washington over Pittsburgh in 7
Boston over Carolina in 7
Nothing like a little dissension amongst bloggers to keep things interesting...
Also, for actual expert picks we direct you to the wheel-spinning monkey.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=11809
Until then, there's still playoff hockey to be played. For Round 2, I'm going to go with:
Detroit over Anaheim in 6
Chicago over Vancouver in 7
Washington over Pittsburgh in 7
Boston over Carolina in 7
Nothing like a little dissension amongst bloggers to keep things interesting...
Also, for actual expert picks we direct you to the wheel-spinning monkey.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=11809
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Predictions - Round Two
Anaheim over Detroit in seven.
Vancouver over Chicago in six.
Pittsburgh over Washington in six.
Carolina over Boston in seven.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Predictions: Round One
San Jose-Anaheim: San Jose in six. But the Ducks could surprise. Key to series: Joe Thornton.
Detroit-Colombus: Detroit in five. Key to series: Chris Osgood.
Vancouver-St. Louis: Vancouver in six. Key to series: Can Sundin take it up a notch?
Chicago-Calgary: Calgary in six. Key to series: Gotta be Kipper.
Boston-Montreal: Montreal in six. Key to series: The return of Andrei Markov, and special teams.
Washington-NY Rangers: Washington in five. Key to series: Sean Avery.
NJ-Carolina: Carolina in seven. Key to series: The Cole-Staal combination.
Pittsburgh-Philadelphia: Pittsburgh in six. Key to Series: Sid the Kid.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Gainey's Deadline List
With the shot against my insistence of looking at the cap restraints of any possible deals aside, I suppose I can consider the 5 trades proposed. Remember, I'll primarily be judging these in terms of talent and impact, and not worrying quite as much about the possibility of them ever actually happening in reality (as much as it pains me to do so).
Trade 1: I like it. The Canadiens give up negligible factors in the short term and add a proven commodity in Cole. Granted, he'd likely get injured immediately upon arriving in Montreal given his history and the luck that has befallen virtually all of their recent additions (Lang and Tanguay have both missed significant time; Schneider currently fears for his well-being), but for the time that he was healthy he'd be a logical fit. It would also prevent Boston from acquiring him (the more likely outcome in reality), which would be a plus.
Trade 2: Very good idea, and also very plausible. Lapperiere would add all kinds of character and grit which the team sorely lacks. You could pair him with Lapierre and Kostopoulos or Begin and have a great 4th line.
Trade 3: While the payout is minimal, this won't happen. Price and Halak are locked on to the roster, and the team can't really justify paying a roster position to act as a mentor. If you wanted to bring him in as an "assistant goalie coach" then fine, but no way a roster position should be sacrificed. Also, does anybody really think that Brian Burke will trade with Montreal?
Trade 4: I think the Habs would be better served keeping Begin and finding a way to get him into the lineup. Why he's relegated to the press box so often is baffling. He's just the sort of motivated player that a good fourth line needs, and having him on the roster and not taking advantage of it is criminal.
Trade 5: The hardest one to assess. It basically comes down to whether or not a loan of Selanne is worth a solid young player in Higgins and a versatile D-man in Boullion. If the Canadiens were primed for a deep playoff run then yes, it would be fine, but in their current position it would be better to trade for somebody with the potential to stick around for a couple of years rather than being a one-and-done like Selanne. I say no deal here.
What does everybody else think? Are any of these deals better/worse than we're making them out to be? Is there anything else that you think the Habs should/shouldn't be doing at the deadline? We'd love to hear what you think.
Trade 1: I like it. The Canadiens give up negligible factors in the short term and add a proven commodity in Cole. Granted, he'd likely get injured immediately upon arriving in Montreal given his history and the luck that has befallen virtually all of their recent additions (Lang and Tanguay have both missed significant time; Schneider currently fears for his well-being), but for the time that he was healthy he'd be a logical fit. It would also prevent Boston from acquiring him (the more likely outcome in reality), which would be a plus.
Trade 2: Very good idea, and also very plausible. Lapperiere would add all kinds of character and grit which the team sorely lacks. You could pair him with Lapierre and Kostopoulos or Begin and have a great 4th line.
Trade 3: While the payout is minimal, this won't happen. Price and Halak are locked on to the roster, and the team can't really justify paying a roster position to act as a mentor. If you wanted to bring him in as an "assistant goalie coach" then fine, but no way a roster position should be sacrificed. Also, does anybody really think that Brian Burke will trade with Montreal?
Trade 4: I think the Habs would be better served keeping Begin and finding a way to get him into the lineup. Why he's relegated to the press box so often is baffling. He's just the sort of motivated player that a good fourth line needs, and having him on the roster and not taking advantage of it is criminal.
Trade 5: The hardest one to assess. It basically comes down to whether or not a loan of Selanne is worth a solid young player in Higgins and a versatile D-man in Boullion. If the Canadiens were primed for a deep playoff run then yes, it would be fine, but in their current position it would be better to trade for somebody with the potential to stick around for a couple of years rather than being a one-and-done like Selanne. I say no deal here.
What does everybody else think? Are any of these deals better/worse than we're making them out to be? Is there anything else that you think the Habs should/shouldn't be doing at the deadline? We'd love to hear what you think.
Bob Gainey's Deadline List
Now it's important we get feedback, so feel free to dissect these proposals!
Alright, not really, but my predictions for Canadiens trades before next Wednesday, March 4: Deadline Day. I am making trades from the perspective that the Canadiens have a good team and have a chance come playoff time. So yes, the Habs may be losing some youth and depth, but let's take a chance and go for it (for once).
(if I get one right, I'll be happy)
Trade #1:
To Edmonton: Mathieu Carle (prospect), Georges Laraque, 3rd Round Pick
To Montreal: Erik Cole, 5th Round Pick
Why?: Erik Cole is a proven, effective scorer in the playoffs with size and strength. He can play on any of the top three lines and make a difference. He's also played a little at centre, so he adds much needed depth. Laraque wants out, Edmonton loves him, and he loves Edmonton. Great trade for all.
Trade # 2:
To Colorado: 3rd Round Pick, Brock Trotter (prospect)
To Montreal: Ian Lapperiere
Why?: Lapperiere adds some much needed sandpaper for the 4th line, replacing Laraque. Not only that, he can score, and will stand up for teammates when necessary. He's Tom Kostopolous, bigger, stronger, and he'll be a hit with the fans.
Trade # 3:
To Montreal: Curtis Joseph
To Toronto: 7th Round Pick
Why?: Joseph doesn't play now. He's the only experienced veteran who will come in and be comfortable perhaps even being a number three. He played well last year in the playoffs. And he can give advice to Halak and Price as the pressure mounts. A solid acquisition with little risk and great potential reward.
Trade # 4:
To Minnesota: Steve Begin
To Montreal: 4th Round Pick
Why?: Minnesota is always looking for toughness come playoff time. Begin brings that and more. Most Habs fans love him, but its only fair to trade him so he has the chance to play, and Minnesota is a good fit.
Trade # 5:
To Montreal: Teemu Selanne, 3rd round pick
To Anaheim: Chris Higgins, Francis Bouillon
Why?: Selanne and Koivu have chemistry. This trade gives the Canadiens the chance to win now. Selanne would bring a dimension this team is missing: a pure goal scorer. Higgins has not lived up to his potential, and Latendresse is coming back and can fill his role.
Perhaps The Doc will now conduct a financial review and prove these impossible in a cap world, but they seem reasonable, and if any of them happen, I'll be happy.
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