Absolutely I am fine with the K/T contracts (though I'd be better with the same 9.5, who wouldn't be?). But they were younger than Seabrook and still have many prime years ahead of them. They will earn their contracts for sure I just don't think Seabrook will. I could be wrong and hope that I am because nothing would make me happier than to see 7 kill it for the next 8 seasons.
- tyweb69

I understand the concern with Seabrook....A dman can play at high level in his mid 30's most forwards see a significant dropoff in production in their early 30's...If that makes you feel any better....

Clelearing space? Hall was only making $6 mil AAV for the next 4 years. Might clear space for Lucic, but not both.
- BearsnHawks

They already had cap space to sign Lucic. They likely wanted extra space in the deal to get Demers and give them some ability to sign another UFA if they want.

I thought there was no way they would trade Hall for Seabs. I actually think that could have been a real possibility. I know we did not have anyone to replace seabs but we have no one to be a 1LW either and hall is going to be just as good in 4 years as he is now. Seabs? No and he will be under contract for 4 more years.
- kmw4631

While I may over value Seabs as a Hawks fan-- and don't want to trade him-- I would HAVE to look hard if they had offered Hall for Seabrook--

But they didn't-- and any day of the week I take Seabs over Larsson--- even though he is younger--

I'm just happy that they didn't do a Hall for Shattenkirk deal--

Talk of @Canadiens moving PK as early as today. Stay tuned. @Sportsnet.

Michael Grosso ‏@RumorBreak 1m1 minute ago
Weber for Subban. WOW

Talk of @Canadiens moving PK as early as today. Stay tuned. @Sportsnet.
- walleyeb1

No way...wonder for what? Montreal needs a scorer(s) BAD.

http://www.generalfanager.com/players/588

That billionaire Pagula really wants to win and will spend to do so. Looking at that O'Rielly contract makes me think BUF will offer more than anyone else for Stamkos.
- Mr Ricochet

I posted on Twitter the odds to sign Stamkos....Buffalo is 8/1...You may want to take a taste.

Michael Grosso ‏@RumorBreak 1m1 minute ago
Weber for Subban. WOW
- oconstyle85

First trade in quite a while that qualifies as a true blockbuster.

Makes Kruger's deal look like a bargain
- Sundevil

Hertl is a very important player for the Sharks-similar to Kruger in that regard.
When he got injured the Pens were in the driver's seat.

First trade in quite a while that qualifies as a true blockbuster.
- MartiniMan

100% blockbuster, but what would that do for Montreal?

It's just swapping out two strong Defensemen.

They need a natural goal scorer.

Nashville is sooooooo screwed if Weber retires early

Wow

Seabrook for Larsson?

Stamkos staying in Tampa!

First trade in quite a while that qualifies as a true blockbuster.
- MartiniMan

If this trade is true, then Nashville would have done 2 blockbuster trades in less than a year: Weber for Subban and Jones for Johansen. Unless the Weber referred to is Mike Weber or Yannick Weber!

50.9% of Webers contract has already been paid in the first 4 years of a 14 year deal

Nashville will get gouged if Weber retires early

How so? I think in the long run, Edmonton will be better having Larsson than they would Hall. The Oilers had a log jam of young Forwards. Nothing on the blueline. Someone had to go. They can build around McDavid--who looks like he could live up to the "generational talent" tag.

Now they have Larsson and Lucic, two guys that can lead a group of young guys that has had no direction for the past number of years.
- Hank3Henshaw

I'm leaning your way and Chiarelli isn't done.

Shea Weber is the most over-rated defenseman in hockey....

If this trade is true, then Nashville would have done 2 blockbuster trades in less than a year: Weber for Subban and Johansen for Jones. Unless the Weber referred to is Mike Weber or Yannick Weber!
- AEL_Fox

Again...what does Montreal get out of this trade? They need a goal scorer(s)

Why move PK for Weber. Doesn't make sense to me.

McKenzie verified Twitter:
Cancel the Stamkos Sweepstakes, he has decided to return to the Tampa Bay Lightning. #TSN

Lol I walked into a meeting at work and everything was quiet on the rumor front... Just left said meeting and walked out to...

Taylor Hall traded for Adam Larsson straight up... ?????????

Subban traded for Shea Weber....

#speechless

I'm not advocating trading him but could you imagine the haul Stan would get for number 7 right now?

100% blockbuster, but what would that do for Montreal?

It's just swapping out two strong Defensemen.

They need a natural goal scorer.
- Hank3Henshaw

Weber brings more goal scoring from the blueline than Subban.

Could also be about $$. Even though both are on monster contracts, Weber is still due $20M this year and next, $13M for Subban. Nashville has never been a cap team, so maybe dollars factor into it some for them.

Shea Weber is the most over-rated defenseman in hockey....
- wiz1901

I think he's pretty good, but I would much rather have PK. Hands down.

Everyone like Weber because he has a hard shot. Haha.

The Subban for Weber trade makes a lot of sense. Nashville is getting more offensive firepower. Subban is more of an offensive D man than Weber and they've already traded Jones for Johannsen.