you gonna cry again, like last time you got banned?
- EricEngels

lol

I don't think Bourque has a whole lot of value.

Hemsky for Markov though is interesting. Both players have injury histories and both are doubtless not what they once were. I like the offensive depth for Montreal and the defensive veteran for Edmonton and Montreal gets almost 5 years younger in this deal I think?

If you guys still think Markov is a key part of your roster though, then your opinions here are more valid than mine
- Aetherial

How does trading a pending UFA for another pending UFA at the trade deadline makes any sense?

you gonna cry again, like last time you got banned?
- EricEngels

that is funny, it still amazing me that you can't accept any other opinion. How Big is your ego?

they'll get more prospects. they have tradeable assets. And Markov is still tradeable post-deadline, as the blog suggests.
- EricEngels

Trading Markov before the 1st of july will not help the Habs being contenders in the near future. Come on now.

Why do you have to be such a richard?
- Scabeh

Cuz it is funny to watch him think i'm serious

Trading Markov before the 1st of july will not help the Habs being contenders in the near future. Come on now.
- soad_live

It won't hurt cap wise

it's in the blog
- EricEngels

I had a feeling you would say that

that is funny, it still amazing me that you can't accept any other opinion. How Big is your ego?
- Oilhab

I'm cool with everybody's opinion. You're just a troll.

I had a feeling you would say that
- hamiltonhabfan

well, it is.

How does trading a pending UFA for another pending UFA at the trade deadline makes any sense?
- l3ig_l2ecl

It would make sense if you thought you had a better chance at signing the other UFa and he fit better with your future plans. But in that paticular case Hemsky doesn't fit any of the criteria

I like Markov. Always have. Very cognizant of what he brings offensively, and what he can and cannot do defensively. As he gets older, even without further injury, he is going to get even slower. Three years for him at that price tag, is extremely irresponsible.
- hscesq

Exactly

Irresponsible is the right term.

It won't hurt cap wise
- Pie

I did find it interesting that the Habs are 19th in terms of capspace. I always seen them at the top.

How does trading a pending UFA for another pending UFA at the trade deadline makes any sense?
- l3ig_l2ecl

It doesn't.

Even if we somehow thought a swap of pending UFA's made sense:

Markov can bring the Habs at least a first rounder if they trade him.

Hemsky's value is much lower.

I'm cool with everybody's opinion. You're just a troll.
- EricEngels

That's your opinion

How does trading a pending UFA for another pending UFA at the trade deadline makes any sense?
- l3ig_l2ecl

Not to mention, why the h would EDM want Markov?

Its a tough spot no matter how you cut it. They can't replace him just yet with any of the younger guys and he can be of benefit but at the same time Bergevin is up against the wall re. contract.
- Pie

I think a lot of teams have similar situations, where it is pretty tough to decide what to do. WTF does Nonis do with Bolland?

Not to mention, why the h would EDM want Markov?
- pete26

And likely Markov's 5 teams from his MNTC likely involves them

It doesn't.

Even if we somehow thought a swap of pending UFA's made sense:

Markov can bring the Habs at least a first rounder if they trade him.

Hemsky's value is much lower.
- Scabeh

I hate you now.

That's your opinion
- Oilhab

nope. everything you write in here--directed at me--is a shot or an insult. As I've told you before, I'm always happy to debate the content, but you have zero respect in your comments. It's tiring, and I don't think it should be allowed to stand as a precedent for the people that come here everyday.

well, it is.
- EricEngels

do you really believe the value of players rights in the summer is better than trading them as a rental?

I dont think I can remember the last time the habs traded a pending UFA in the summer for anything

I think a lot of teams have similar situations, where it is pretty tough to decide what to do. WTF does Nonis do with Bolland?
- Aetherial

He talks about it IN THE LEAFS THREAD. BOOM!

Also, I wouldn't give Bolland 4.5 to over 5M per year.... for a third line center it's way too much.

I did find it interesting that the Habs are 19th in terms of capspace. I always seen them at the top.
- l3ig_l2ecl

Right about where they are in terms of contention. As we've seen in the past, cap space can change in a summer.

I hate you now.

- Aetherial

Uh oh!

I hate you now.

- Aetherial

due respect, markov for hemsky doesn't help either team.

And likely Markov's 5 teams from his MNTC likely involves them
- l3ig_l2ecl

Markov's 5 teams are Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Minnesota and Ottawa.

His wife looks hot in a winter parka.