Eklund: Late-Night Quick Hits: Arnott, Ryan, Luongo, Knuble, Huet

FIRST..... Ahhhhh why bother

FIRST..... Ahhhhh why bother
- mascqp

Seriously....

Leafs and huet. They are a match made in heaven.

Leafs and huet. They are a match made in heaven.
- Deadmau55

Raycroft 2.0

Yawn...

Sign him up Burke. Cheap and he'd take the number one role. He is a quality tender that got paid too much. His numbers are pretty good over there I believe.

Leafs and huet. They are a match made in heaven.
- Deadmau55

The dude used to play for the Kings before they got their act together. Remember when your team was laughed at for resorting to that? I think we'll pass on Huet. Thanks though.

The dude used to play for the Kings before they got their act together. Remember when your team was laughed at for resorting to that? I think we'll pass on Huet. Thanks though.
- Kent44

He also played for L.A. (maybe a total of 50 games) before he established himself playing for Montreal...

Raycroft 2.0
- Phenom

The only difference is. Raycroft cost Tukka Rask. Huet would not cost anything except a 1 way contract.

From this list. besides Bobby Ryan. Who is worthy of mentioning??????

The Ryan trade will likely happen. But, Anahiem knows they get their best value once Doan is off the market. Assume Doan signs with a western team (Phoenix, LA or Vancouver).

The four teams in the running for Ryan would be Rangers, Flyers, Buffalo and Ottawa. If you assume Ottawa offers a variatuin on the package to what they offered for Rick Nash (Zibanejad, Lehner, Foligno and a #1 2013) it gives a pretty good idea of what might be required to finalize a deal.

My understanding is that Anahiem wants young players and prospects without having to take back huge salary. I further assume that they are only considering moving Ryan because they want to lock Getzlaf and Perry into long term deals this summer.

Couturier AND Schenn for Ryan?? Bobby Ryan???

Murray needs to check into a rehab if he thinks he can get a package like that for Ryan. At least Weber is a legit superstar and stud defenseman. Ryan, while a solid 30-35 goal scorer, is NOT a franchise player in any stretch of the imagination, and I wouldn't include either Couturier or Schenn in a deal for him.

Read, Bourdon and 2 1st round picks is the MAX I would offer for Bobby Ryan.

Whats next? Someone paying 8 million per season for a 35 year old 25 goal scorer??

I have always liked Arnot. He is big and plays with an edge. I would take him on my Leafs anyday... I know he is old, but I feel he has always been under rated and would be a great fit on most teams and wouldn't cost much...

As for Huet, no thanks. And what is with all the former Montreal goalies who while they are in Montreal are hyped to be the next great goalie, then 1 year later they suck (ala Theodore)??? Is it the curse of Patrick Roy?

Couturier AND Schenn for Ryan?? Bobby Ryan???

Murray needs to check into a rehab if he thinks he can get a package like that for Ryan. At least Weber is a legit superstar and stud defenseman. Ryan, while a solid 30-35 goal scorer, is NOT a franchise player in any stretch of the imagination, and I wouldn't include either Couturier or Schenn in a deal for him.

Read, Bourdon and 2 1st round picks is the MAX I would offer for Bobby Ryan.

Whats next? Someone paying 8 million per season for a 35 year old 25 goal scorer??


- BiggE

Carolina just paid 7 million for a 21 goal /54 point man in Semin!

Ryan to Philly is flat out stupid...I'd rather take a shot at Arnott or Doan and pick up another dman somewhere down the line...

The only difference is. Raycroft cost Tukka Rask. Huet would not cost anything except a 1 way contract.

From this list. besides Bobby Ryan. Who is worthy of mentioning??????
- acresd

I just barfed! this is why I give Burke all the patience in the world. He had to take over for a GM that did things like this.

I'm so tired of that Julie's UMASS message. Ugh.

Ryan to Philly is flat out stupid...I'd rather take a shot at Arnott or Doan and pick up another dman somewhere down the line...
- Flyfreaky

Ryan is amazing but that trade makes zero sense for Philly. You are right, a vet forward and a top 4 dman is what they need.

Carolina just paid 7 million for a 21 goal /54 point man in Semin!
- Hockey_Reverend

I would pick Semin over Kessel, Kessel play the same way. Skate fast on the wing, turn to center after crossing the blue line 'cause he didn't skate pass by the defense then shoot, never pass. Now you know how he was alone in the offensive zone.

I just barfed! this is why I give Burke all the patience in the world. He had to take over for a GM that did things like this.
- jsam7

Kessel would've cost 1,2,3 round pick with the offer sheet but Burke decided to trade 2 1st and 2nd.

I'm so tired of that Julie's UMASS message. Ugh.
- dawgzhouse

Amen, brother. Do what I do before you logon onto HB: turn down the volume on your computer and stick a post-it-note on your screen where her face is going to pop up.

I would pick Semin over Kessel, Kessel play the same way. Skate fast on the wing, turn to center after crossing the blue line 'cause he didn't skate pass by the defense then shoot, never pass. Now you know how he was alone in the offensive zone.
- NOAH_U

He get's qute a handful of assists for someone who never passes though

Wait, what?

Luongo's NOT worth Gardiner, Kadri, and a 1st?

Come on....really? He's not?

He get's qute a handful of assists for someone who never passes though
- walshyleafsfan1

'cause Lupul decided to Skate to the Net for some rebounds...

and his assists were finally higher than he goals since 2006.

I have always liked Arnot. He is big and plays with an edge. I would take him on my Leafs anyday... I know he is old, but I feel he has always been under rated and would be a great fit on most teams and wouldn't cost much...

As for Huet, no thanks. And what is with all the former Montreal goalies who while they are in Montreal are hyped to be the next great goalie, then 1 year later they suck (ala Theodore)??? Is it the curse of Patrick Roy?
- Hockey_Reverend

Huet was a fine goaltender and a great teamate, if it wasn't for his contract (5.5 M per I think) he would have never left the NHL.

Yes Huet was hyped but he did a very good job in Montreal and Theodore won the hart and the vezina... how do you expect fans not to get excited about stuff like that?