The good, the bad and the interesting
Let's start with the good.
The Habs signed Latendresse to a 3-year deal today, basically guaranteeing he'll make the team. I've been second guessing this pick after taking him 14th overall in the entry draft this year. It was a pick by the heart, as the opportunity to take a goal scoring, French-Canadian playing for the Habs with the first name of Guy (well, sort of) was too much to pass up. So let's see if he's for real...
The bad
Well it's not the worst thing that could happen... Potulny was sent to the minors. With the retirement of Primeau, I thought the kid had a chance to grab the #4 centre spot with Philly. Not to start the season, but hopefully he'll get the chance as the season wears on.
The interesting
Jack Johnson got traded. First reaction was what a fleecing by LA, and at least I'll get the chance to see him play more with a Western Conference squad. Was that really the best deal out there? But then I got thinking--does Rutherford know something about Johnson that the rest of us don't, besides his commitment to play college hockey this year? Or are the Canes really that desparate for immediate help? I wonder if there's more to this trade than meets the eye.
BTW, yes I still plan to preview the last division. Haven't quite finished it... hopefully this weekend.
The Habs signed Latendresse to a 3-year deal today, basically guaranteeing he'll make the team. I've been second guessing this pick after taking him 14th overall in the entry draft this year. It was a pick by the heart, as the opportunity to take a goal scoring, French-Canadian playing for the Habs with the first name of Guy (well, sort of) was too much to pass up. So let's see if he's for real...
The bad
Well it's not the worst thing that could happen... Potulny was sent to the minors. With the retirement of Primeau, I thought the kid had a chance to grab the #4 centre spot with Philly. Not to start the season, but hopefully he'll get the chance as the season wears on.
The interesting
Jack Johnson got traded. First reaction was what a fleecing by LA, and at least I'll get the chance to see him play more with a Western Conference squad. Was that really the best deal out there? But then I got thinking--does Rutherford know something about Johnson that the rest of us don't, besides his commitment to play college hockey this year? Or are the Canes really that desparate for immediate help? I wonder if there's more to this trade than meets the eye.
BTW, yes I still plan to preview the last division. Haven't quite finished it... hopefully this weekend.
posted by Chris - Eagles at
4:25 p.m.
2 Comments:
I think Potulny will play at least 1/2 the season with the Phantoms, and then will get a decent shot after that. He does need to show some ability in the AHL, so we
ll see how that goes.
As with Jack Johnson, I have to believe that it wasn't a bad move by Carolina. They want to win the Cup again, and Johnson wasn't going to be able to help them do that. People may not like Gleason, but he has proven he can play in the NHL, something Johnson hasn't done. Paired with Arron Miller most of the season last year, Gleason was 'stuck' in a very defensive role, and did pretty well. In the few times I've seen him make breakout passes, they were as good as you would want to see. Sometimes it's OK to 'give away' some future promise for the ability to win the Cup. That's my take. Johnson could be great, with the operative word being could.
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Mark, at 1:37 p.m.
I agree that something doesn't add up here. My gut feel is that contract negotiations went sour. Maybe not the entire reason, but added to the other reasons already given here...
By
Martin, at 12:46 a.m.
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