Today is absolutely FRANKED

Subban for Weber

Today is absolutely FRANKED

Subban for Weber



- classic321

That is wild, I thought Nahsville would want to keep Weber after spending big money on him on the front loaded contract, doesn't it cost them more $$$ to take on Subban now?

Bergevin so pissed at Benning....never planned on trading Subban....loser.

Today is absolutely FRANKED

Subban for Weber



- classic321

I... I have nothing... I got nothing... that... makes no sense... Weber... Subban... WTF?!?!

It's literally a lateral move for BOTH teams... I can sort of see it on Nashville's point of view, Subban is younger, with a shorter contract and probably compliments Josi better. But Montreal... that's insane.

I... I have nothing... I got nothing... that... makes no sense... Weber... Subban... WTF?!?!
- DariusKnight

Exactly

Why trade a #1 d for #1 d

I just don't get it.

Bergevin so pissed at Benning....never planned on trading Subban....loser.
- rune_74

who is the loser? Bergevin I think is better off.

let me explain how i feel after the last hour.

Jason Brough @JasonPHT · 16m .
Subban to NJ for Hall and I'd never stop laughing, ever



Brad Ziemer ‏@BradZiemer · 17m17 minutes ago
Maybe the #Canucks should have offered Sbisa straight up for Hall....9

Exactly

Why trade a #1 d for #1 d

I just don't get it.
- classic321

Weber is better defensively and equal offensively, and cheaper cap hit. makes sense when Patches and Price need new contracts soon.

Today is absolutely FRANKED

Subban for Weber



- classic321

They probably had this worked out last week but had to wait at least 24 hours after the league got their easy money out of Benning.
("NHL staff party tonight, open bar's on the Canucks!")

They probably had this worked out last week but had to wait at least 24 hours after the league got their easy money out of Benning.
("NHL staff party tonight, open bar's on the Canucks!")
- YeOldTimer

They probably had this worked out last week but had to wait at least 24 hours after the league got their easy money out of Benning.
("NHL staff party tonight, open bar's on the Canucks!")
- YeOldTimer

poutine and whine for all!!

I... I have nothing... I got nothing... that... makes no sense... Weber... Subban... WTF?!?!

It's literally a lateral move for BOTH teams... I can sort of see it on Nashville's point of view, Subban is younger, with a shorter contract and probably compliments Josi better. But Montreal... that's insane.
- DariusKnight

Maybe the Habs really did need to get Subban out of that room. Weber might also be a bit better deterrent from guys running Price.

Weber is better defensively and equal offensively, and cheaper cap hit. makes sense when Patches and Price need new contracts soon.
- Retinalz

He's also older and slower than Subban, and has a contract that runs until he's 40. It's literally a lateral move that saves money short term. I can see it from Nashville's point of view because I follow them closely, Nashville has Josi who compliments Subban's game better than Weber and Subban is younger with a shorter contract even if it's a bigger cap hit... just a very strange move for Montreal.

Weber is better defensively and equal offensively, and cheaper cap hit. makes sense when Patches and Price need new contracts soon.
- Retinalz

Subbing has 6 years left

Weber still has 8 @ 7.9

I forgot how long that damn contract of Weber's is

let me explain how i feel after the last hour.

- RealityChecker

2nd

Alright, laugh it up bumholes, both my teams got fleeced big time today (especially the Oil).

He's also older and slower than Subban, and has a contract that runs until he's 40. It's literally a lateral move that saves money short term. I can see it from Nashville's point of view because I follow them closely, Nashville has Josi who compliments Subban's game better than Weber and Subban is younger with a shorter contract even if it's a bigger cap hit... just a very strange move for Montreal.
- DariusKnight

agreed.

i just see that bergevin never really liked or wanted subban. let's remember that it was molson who negotiated (or finalized) the deal. add in the rumoured dressing room issues and it was a recipe for a trade before his ntc kicked.

still mind blowing.

trade deadline is dead. all hail the draft week to july 1.

Maybe the Habs really did need to get Subban out of that room. Weber might also be a bit better deterrent from guys running Price.
- YeOldTimer

That's true, but Montreal is now on the hook for recapture if Weber retires before that contract is done. I can understand them wanting Subban out of the room, but man, that's hard to swallow if you're a Montreal fan. You're getting older, slower, better defensively, and probably tougher... that contract though, I wonder if Bergevin is going to be fired fairly quickly for this.

EDIT: I meant Nashville is on the hook for recapture... I forgot the rule is the team that signed the player originally is on the hook for the savings. It makes less sense now that I think about it. Nashville now has literally no control over Weber's career.

Alright, laugh it up bumholes, both my teams got fleeced big time today (especially the Oil).
- RonPielep

You guys didn't want Edler for Hall?

Alright, laugh it up bumholes, both my teams got fleeced big time today (especially the Oil).
- RonPielep

can we all say it now.......

how did benning and chiarelli win a freaking cup?!?!?!?

agreed.

i just see that bergevin never really liked or wanted subban. let's remember that it was molson who negotiated (or finalized) the deal. add in the rumoured dressing room issues and it was a recipe for a trade before his ntc kicked.

still mind blowing.

trade deadline is dead. all hail the draft week to july 1.
- RealityChecker

Makes no sense for MTL imo. They aren't even the same caliber of D anymore. Weber's best days are well behind him and his cap-anchor days or looming large.

Quick Benning,

Trade the Twins for Seguin and Benn while everyone is off balance!!!!!

can we all say it now.......

how did benning and chiarelli win a freaking cup?!?!?!?
- RealityChecker

Easy - Lucic.

Wow what a great day in hockey land!!