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[Unhandled Exception]

It definitely seems like Sekac will be a better player but only time will tell. Weird trade though.

 

[Giggzy]

DSP works hard every night. He's been inconsistent with offensive firepower this season but he'll constantly work hard and throw his body around. I never see him take a night off in terms of effort.

You'll like him

 

[zroid]

Let's just say this season they've been VERY similar in terms of stats

I guess there's only one explanation then... Bergevin wanted to have someone to direct some of the racism away from Subban

 

[Red_Man]

Bergevin has always classified players as guys who get you through the season or ones that get you through the playoffs. Maybe he sees Sekac as the former and DSP as the latter. I'll have to put my trust in him for now, I wonder if Timmins had a say in this and was a fan of DSP.

 

[trifelife]

I'd actually buy a Seattle season ticket. Driving down there will be much cheaper than watching Canucks games.

Look at this guy

 

[Acid08]

James Wisniewski's on the trading block. Not sure what kind of Finnish voodoo that Jarmo can conjure up, but it sure would be nice to get something out of trading him instead of a high 1st round draft pick.

Can't wait to see you assholes trade him to the Kings for Jordan Nolan and a 5th round pick.

 

[zroid]

This is interesting. Their corsi is similar, but their usage is a bit different:

They face similar competition, but DSP gets more offensive zone starts than defensive zone starts

Also consider their Goals For %

Sekac's net GF% may be higher than DSP's, but the Habs have a much higher GF% than the Ducks. I wouldn't have expected such a significant drop off when Sekac was on the ice, especially since Price has the most significant effect on that stat.

 

[Acid08]

DSP always impressed me during Ducks games. He's fast, tough, and actually has a good finish.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Not sure what to think. I definitely liked Sekac. Shame Therrien jerked him around.

 

[Lourio]

Class act.

 

[MetatronM]

Seven years at $5.5m for Leddy with the Isles. That's some walking around money.

 

[zroid]

7 years is a lot but Leddy is young and he's already really good. I like that contract.

 

[Smiley90]

This is interesting. Their corsi may have been similar, but their usage is quite different:

They face similar competition, but DSP gets way more offensive zone starts

Also consider their Goals For %

Sekac's net GF% may be higher than DSP's, but the Habs have a much higher GF% than the Ducks. I wouldn't have expected such a significant drop off when Sekac was on the ice, especially since Price has the most significant effect on that stat.

Dude that y scale is a fucking joke man. Don't display data like fox news

 

[zroid]

Dude that y scale is a fucking joke man. Don't display data like fox news

Sorry I don't know how to change the scale. I said they face similar competition though, which is what the y axis shows.

 

[Smiley90]

Sorry I don't know how to change the scale. I said they face similar competition though, which is what the y axis shows.

Just add a few more random players so the axes get more "normal"?

 

[T.M. MacReady]

Nick Leddy extension!!! 7 years! Awesome news.

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

Blackhawks must be stacked on D to trade Leddy.

 

[zroid]

Just add a few more random players so the axes get more "normal"?

hmm ok.

well then... looks like the zone starts are more similar than I thought too, haha

 

[apocalidiot]

Blackhawks must be stacked on D to trade Leddy.

Stacked on the cap, sure

Good for Leddy

 

[Smiley90]

hmm ok.

well then... looks like the zone starts are more similar than I thought too, haha

That's what I'm talking about Bill

Spoiler

O'Reilly

 

[Razorskin]

Bergevin is just trying to form the Nation of Domination, watch out Flyers.

 

[T.M. MacReady]

5.5 Mil AAV for Leddy, who's only 23, locked up as an Islander through the prime of his career

 

[CreeperBlocks]

SEKAC IS GONE

WHAT

THE

FUCK

I wonder who will be next ... Please be Malhotra

 

[Pikma]

Fuck Smith-Pelly, he's shit at everything but scoring against the Stars

Oh man, knowing how the Stars lost to Detroit right before the game against Minnesota makes it way more funny. Spectacular back to back collapses.

I'm not laughing

 

[zroid]

That's what I'm talking about Bill

Spoiler

O'Reilly

5.5 Mil AAV for Leddy, who's only 23, locked up as an Islander through the prime of his career

Yep... he's already a stud at 23. Isles are gonna be scary a while.

 

[Acid08]

Didn't Boychuk say he didn't plan on re-signing with the Islanders? Wonder if he'll change his tune now.

 

[Heretic]

Wooooo another 1 point win! Thinking about going to Wednesdays game. Anyone going?!

I always go!!!

Unless I can't. I usually give my tickets away when that happens.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Ducks GAF

Sekac is a good kid. I hope you guys treat him well.

 

[Heretic]

Ducks GAF

Sekac is a good kid. I hope you guys treat him well.

He will be treated well. Take care of DSP. He likes the back of his ears scratched and a bit of warm milk before bed...

 

[Giggzy]

I'll be there Wednesday. Only time I get to see my Babby in person now

 

[Red_Man]

I forgot DSP and Brolieu were best buds. I expect a great bromance.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

He will be treated well. Take care of DSP. He likes the back of his ears scratched and a bit of warm milk before bed...

lol

 

[Red_Man]

Another Bergevin trade that no one saw coming. This is why I laugh when Dreger says he has interest in someone like Bozak.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Subban and DSP. Gonna make a Great Team.

 

[Merguson]

Another Bergevin trade that no one saw coming. This is why I laugh when Dreger says he has interest in someone like Bozak.

I'm pretty sure Friedman said Montreal was shopping Sekac last week though.

EDIT: Looking at HFBoards posts from last week regarding Friedman's comments on Sekac.

Bergevin hit the jackpot with this kid, no way he is going anywhere

Not being shopped our coach is just an idiot

No way that happens. Bergevin isn't Therrien. He knows what it takes to win hockey games.

And here's a winner.

Friedman has about as much credibility when it comes to anything Montreal related as Eklund does with the majority of HF posters. That is, none.

 

[ShaneB]

Fun interview with Trotz on HC@Noon.

 

[Red_Man]

I'm pretty sure Friedman said Montreal was shopping Sekac last week though.

EDIT: Looking at HFBoards posts from last week regarding Friedman's comments on Sekac.

To be fair, he didn't say he was shopping him, he said that other teams had tried to get him in the off season and it wasn't working out with Therrien and was just wondering if moving him was a possibility. At least that's what I read, and I had the same reaction as those hfboard posters. I'm still shocked, but I trust Bergevin so I'll have to wait and see how it turns out.

 

[zroid]

a player not working out with Therrien is a problematic reason to move the player :lol

Nonis made so many horrible personnel decisions based on who was or wasn't working out with Carlol

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Isn't MB also looking to replace Eller too? I read a report in TheScore we were looking to trade him for months now.

 

[Lourio]

In DSP's Montreal conference call, he mentioned the constant line juggling in Anaheim was a problem for him since he's played RW all his life. DSP, say hello to Michel Therrien.

 

[Razorskin]

a player not working out with Therrien is a problematic reason to move the player :lol

Nonis made so many horrible personnel decisions based on who was or wasn't working out with Carlol

Yeah, I don't like it, Therrien can't be canned soon enough.

 

[MetatronM]

Oh shit, don't know how I missed this, but the Rangers apparently called up Oscar Lindberg today.

HAPPENING?!

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

In DSP's Montreal conference call, he mentioned the constant line juggling in Anaheim was a problem for him since he's played RW all his life. DSP, say hello to Michel Therrien.

We even used him as a center for a stretch.

 

[Red_Man]

a player not working out with Therrien is a problematic reason to move the player :lol

Nonis made so many horrible personnel decisions based on who was or wasn't working out with Carlol

I really don't think Bergevin did this to appease Therrien. It doesn't make sense after he moved Moen, Bourne, didn't resign Bouillon etc. Not to mention all the he kids he's forced him to play. Wouldn't make sense for him to do something to appease him now.

 

[imBask]

We even used him as a center for a stretch.

Our second line consists of 3 centerman tonight.

 

[Yawnier]

I remember when laffs management was allegedly interested in DSP and wanted to nab him with the 43rd overall in 2010 but ended up with PED enthusiast and ECHL superstar Brad Ross instead. Good times

 

[Unhandled Exception]

I'm not laughing

It's mostly funny to me because of kingslump.

 

[zroid]

I really don't think Bergevin did this to appease Therrien. It doesn't make sense after he moved Moen, Bourne, didn't resign Bouillon etc. Not to mention all the he kids he's forced him to play. Wouldn't make sense for him to do something to appease him now.

yea that's true. I like what Berge does for the most part. this trade is a bit puzzling though.

by the numbers, it seems like a lateral move. but my concerns for Montreal are (1) Cakes hasn't played many games in the league yet so I think he might have more upside depending on how much he can still adjust, and (2) both aren't very good at possession, BUT Cakes is ostensibly more of a creative offensive player, which you can be effective at without driving play; on the other hand, DSP supposedly fills the power forward role, but if you don't drive play as a power forward, you just aren't a very good power forward in my opinion.

 

[lamaroo]

DSP has more Canadia in him, obvious win for the Habs. At least that's what Don Cherry will say.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

I hate 2 goal leads and I hate shootouts.