It has happened three times...
- Fosco

Three ridiculous for absolutley no reason times.

His agent strongly denied it. I think he's willing to go and waive his NTC to go to a contender as long as it's a big market. God I would hate seeing him in another team's jersey
- Nucker101

We've been speculating what a trade for him would look like for a while so from a HB perspective it can't be that shocking.

As sacrilegious as many here might see it, I do believe a player has a right to play for the team of his choice. Having to be loyal to the team that drafted you is a crock of sh!t, as if it were done as an act of kindness and not a business decision.

Kesler's put in some excellent years for this organization. For that I am grateful and I've enjoyed watching him play. If he wants to move on I wish him no ill and only the best of luck.

Dat main blog

Dat main blog
- Fosco

Gong show. Drama in Vancouver is like the season finale of Breaking Bad for this site.

Three ridiculous for absolutley no reason times.
- Yeti1181

Definitely not the victim he's being made out to be. Sucks to have 3 trades veto'd, but the Ovechkin trade got remedied, the Spezza one was grand larceny, and this last one... I dunno. I know thunda really wanted Stamkos but it speaks volumes that he won't do the trade again.

Once again, I tip my hat to Nucker for being able the convince other Managers to accept these deals. But the veto option was available to the other managers to express their opinion of the deals; so they exercised it. The same would probably occur in the NHL if it were available to them (probably wouldn't be a bad idea to protect some GM's from themselves). But now that the veto option is gone, so there's no safety net for people and I have no problem with it.

I've said more than I wanted to really say about this issue, but just wanted to get it off my chest as I think it's created way more drama than it should have.

Okay, I'm done now. I've said all I wanted say and I've tried to say it in the most respectful way. Sorry if it pisses anybody off, because I like Nucker and the intrigue that he generates in the pool.

Dat main blog
- Fosco

worth a read?

worth a read?
- 1970vintage

If you're looking for a laugh. Although, it was equally maddening, and I had to just refrain from commenting on a number of occasions.

Cheers on the trade response

Totally understand your reasoning.

worth a read?
- 1970vintage

I would suggest against going there.

I would suggest against going there.
- Chest Rockwell

It's fun...for all those who hate Kesler and call him a diving piece of crap, there's a lot of interest!

Playoff spot again!!

It's fun...for all those who hate Kesler and call him a diving piece of crap, there's a lot of interest!
- Canuckleafer

One thing they forget is Gillis could wait 4 more years to make that trade, as he said to LU you are under contract, shut up and play. He can absolutely wait for the right deal.

One thing they forget is Gillis could wait 4 more years to make that trade, as he said to LU you are under contract, shut up and play. He can absolutely wait for the right deal.
- VANTEL

Just what the team needs, another distraction. I hope less is over quickly. If Gillis waits to long, he could price himself out of the market again.

Playoff spot again!!
- LeftCoaster

Do we stay on the bus or get off. I am confused.

One thing they forget is Gillis could wait 4 more years to make that trade, as he said to LU you are under contract, shut up and play. He can absolutely wait for the right deal.
- VANTEL

You guys should go over to the tsn site and look at some trade proposals on their tradecenter page. Here are some nugetts from the first page only.

Three way trade, Callahan & TB 3rd Round, & NYR 4th Round to Vancouver; Kesler to Tampa; St. Louis to NYR. Report this comment!

Eller and Tinordi for Kessler.

Kadri for Kessler anyone

Kessler to Chicago for Pirri and another young player.

You guys should go over to the tsn site and look at some trade proposals on their tradecenter page. Here are some nugetts from the first page only.

Three way trade, Callahan & TB 3rd Round, & NYR 4th Round to Vancouver; Kesler to Tampa; St. Louis to NYR. Report this comment!

Eller and Tinordi for Kesler.

Kadri for Kessler anyone

Kessler to Chicago for Pirri and another young player.


- Linden_4_Capt

That wouldn't be a bad starting point in all honesty.

We've been speculating what a trade for him would look like for a while so from a HB perspective it can't be that shocking.

As sacrilegious as many here might see it, I do believe a player has a right to play for the team of his choice. Having to be loyal to the team that drafted you is a crock of sh!t, as if it were done as an act of kindness and not a business decision.

Kesler's put in some excellent years for this organization. For that I am grateful and I've enjoyed watching him play. If he wants to move on I wish him no ill and only the best of luck.
- AlexF

Yeah, I wouldn't blame him for not wanting to stick around for a re-tool if the team won't be a contender again for a few years. Just don't screw over MG's trade leverage.

Dat main blog
- Fosco

Do we stay on the bus or get off. I am confused.
- Linden_4_Capt

The undecided people don't go on any buses. You guys just wander the streets.

That wouldn't be a bad starting point in all honesty.
- Whiskey-Tango

Make it Gallagher instead of Eller and I agree.

Make it Gallagher instead of Eller and I agree.
- Nucker101

All three it is

That wouldn't be a bad starting point in all honesty.
- Whiskey-Tango

Any deal that doesn't include a winger with top 6 potential is a bust for me. The left side is severely lacking in talent.

That wouldn't be a bad starting point in all honesty.
- Whiskey-Tango

This probably wont happen but I would like to see.
To Stl
Lou
Higgins
2014 2nd

To Vcr
Halak
Stewart

To Col
Kesler
2015 3rd

To VCR
ROR
PA Parenteu

Sedin Sedin Burr
Stewart ROR Kassian
Santo Bo Parenteu
Gaunce Richardson Hansen

resign Halak for 3 years.

Any deal that doesn't include a winger with top 6 potential is a bust for me. The left side is severely lacking in talent.
- Gullzy

Agreed, but not getting a center in return would be worse.

Henrik!
who?
why?
what?

Agreed, but not getting a center in return would be worse.

Henrik!
who?
why?
what?
- Whiskey-Tango

Gallagher was speculating that a secondary deal could be made to bring in a Centreman. Maybe the ROR for Edler pipe dream could become reality?

Gallagher was speculating that a secondary deal could be made to bring in a Centreman. Maybe the ROR for Edler pipe dream could become reality?
- Gullzy

COL would very likely not do that straight up IMO. But I'd be very happy if Gillis could do Edler+ for ROR. Roy said the other day that he won't do much at the TDL though.