We cannot be down on that trade. Sekac showed some potential but obviously did not fit into Therrien's plans. Has needed to get tougher for the playoffs and they did. He scored 27 goals in 55 games in the AHL last year so we know he can score. Has have no player of that nature in the farm, but they do have skill coming up eventually. They could afford to sacrifice Sekac. Let's see how it turns out....for the Habs. I think Sekac will strive in Ana.
- Champ

one thing i agree with is, if Sekac was going to be in and out of the lineup and bounced from third to fourth line, this is a great move. would still like to see a top-6 addition though.

one thing i agree with is, if Sekac was going to be in and out of the lineup and bounced from third to fourth line, this is a great move. would still like to see a top-6 addition though.
- DoubleDown

lupul?

one thing i agree with is, if Sekac was going to be in and out of the lineup and bounced from third to fourth line, this is a great move. would still like to see a top-6 addition though.
- DoubleDown

It will be interesting to see how Therrien utilizes him.

lupul?
- basementfloor

We already have Eller sucking the air out of that room.

lupul?
- basementfloor

if that happens we should stake out a big spot for HBers along the parade route. we can take turns guarding it throughout the run.

lupul?
- basementfloor

Now that cakes is gone and DSP is here to help the team push through the playoffs, the one thing missing is Lupul.

It will be interesting to see how Therrien utilizes him.
- Pie

guarantee you he will find his way to the first line at some point in the next 2 weeks.

The number of (frank)s given about that trade?

0
- Pecafan Fan

After a few minutes of thinking about this, I decided I liked that trade.

That was my first thought. Maybe Sekac was not happy sitting games and being played on the 4th line and it showed in practices and meetings. He had a tremendous upside for offense, something the Habs clearly need desperately, but MT didn't seem fond of him; maybe DSP will surprise us all; but I seem Sekac being the bigger score 5 years down the road.
- nords21

Perhaps.. Brunner had a good first year too but really couldn't adapt in the end. Maybe they saw a bit of that. And again, maybe they see more into DSP that they can develop and use. If he fills initial potential, he becomes a more talented Gallagher, so I think it's a risk by both sides on this one.

guarantee you he will find his way to the first line at some point in the next 2 weeks.
- DoubleDown

He did play on the 1st in Anaheim at times

if that happens we should stake out a big spot for HBers along the parade route. we can take turns guarding it throughout the run.
- DoubleDown

If the Habs win the cup, I'll pay for you and DT's drinks for a whole evening.


But I'm not buying any (frank)ing "cakes"

guarantee you he will find his way to the first line at some point in the next 2 weeks.
- DoubleDown

Pac-DSP-Weise?

guarantee you he will find his way to the first line at some point in the next 2 weeks.
- DoubleDown

good luck getting past Weise

Now that cakes is gone and DSP is here to help the team push through the playoffs, the one thing missing is Lupul.
- WaterBoy

I realize that you joking. Too bad his contract is so atrocious, otherwise it would be an interesting move for the CH, ?I think anyways.

After a few minutes of thinking about this, I decided I liked that trade.
- Scabeh

As you put a sweater over your sekac T-shirt?

Like I said earlier, that was the evaluation a few years back but the numbers don't seem to back it up. Maybe Sekac wanted out or maybe Habs didn't see enough progression and think they can help DSP fulfill his potential. Who knows.
- kev1586

43 points in 55 games in the AHL last year. Hasn't translated yet to the NHL. I wonder where they intend to play Smith-Pelly. He certainly fits the profile to be next to DD and Pacio.

Pac-DSP-Weise?
- nords21

He's a winger I thought

guarantee you he will find his way to the first line at some point in the next 2 weeks.
- DoubleDown

DSP-Malhotra-Gallagher

If the Habs win the cup, I'll pay for you and DT's drinks for a whole evening.


But I'm not buying any (frank)ing "cakes"
- WaterBoy

Thanks buddy.

He's a winger I thought
- shvingter88

He is, but Weise and Pacioretty seem staples on the first line right now.

DSP-Malhotra-Gallagher
- BINGO!

i hate Malhotra so much.

As you put a sweater over your sekac T-shirt?
- mr.peanut

Why would anyone buy that?

I realize that you joking. Too bad his contract is so atrocious, otherwise it would be an interesting move for the CH, ?I think anyways.
- kev1586

If Lupul was a UFA... yes.