Ni time to write a big article but here's the trade: To Tampa Bay: Marian Hossa, Janne Niinimaa, Garth Murray, Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau, Cory Urquhart, Sean Burke and NYR1 Y2008
To NY Rangers: Scott Gomez, Danny Markov, Radim Vrbata, Nolan Schaefer and Janis Sprukts
Marian Hossa will come in Tampa and be the big scorer that I was looking for and he can also play on the PK which will help a lot. He's one of the most complete players in the NHL.
Rangers get two stars for the price of a superstar and 1st rounder.
It's 10 games into the season. I would be very careful about labelling Vrbata a star. With Havlat Ruutu and Handzus out his production is going to go in the tank. Otherwise let's just crown Afinogenov scoring champion.
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To NYIslander: Daniel Tjarnqvist, Duvie Westcott, Ilja Bryzgalov, Pat Rissmiller, Tom Poti, Bjorn Melin, Karri Ramo, Tom Gilbert
To Boston: Chris Pronger, Doug Murray, Jocelyn Thibault, Ken Klee, Wade Brookbank, Denis Istomin, Viktor Dovgan
Rangers get two stars for the price of a superstar and 1st rounder.
Vrbata a star? may be a little early after 10 games. I guess I should trade for Souray, 12 points in 10 games, what a star!!!
-- Edited by CBJackets at 19:55, 2006-10-29
-- Edited by CBJackets at 19:56, 2006-10-29
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To NYIslander: Daniel Tjarnqvist, Duvie Westcott, Ilja Bryzgalov, Pat Rissmiller, Tom Poti, Bjorn Melin, Karri Ramo, Tom Gilbert
To Boston: Chris Pronger, Doug Murray, Jocelyn Thibault, Ken Klee, Wade Brookbank, Denis Istomin, Viktor Dovgan
Need I remind you that re-rates are based on the previous NHL season, so a player that scores 80 pts in 82 games WILL be rated like a star the following season.
Perhaps you think Vrbata will go cold and not even get 50 pts. Possible, but unlikely.
I tried several times to trade for Vrbata. I didn't try hard enough obviously.
Need I remind you that re-rates are based on the previous NHL season, so a player that scores 80 pts in 82 games WILL be rated like a star the following season.
Perhaps you think Vrbata will go cold and not even get 50 pts. Possible, but unlikely.
I tried several times to trade for Vrbata. I didn't try hard enough obviously.
Given that his best year has been 39 points in 61 games and he hasn't shown a steady improvement in point production, it's far more likely he'll get 50-60 than he'll keep up a a ppg rate.
-- Edited by Florida Panthers at 21:09, 2006-10-29
Need I remind you that re-rates are based on the previous NHL season, so a player that scores 80 pts in 82 games WILL be rated like a star the following season.
Perhaps you think Vrbata will go cold and not even get 50 pts. Possible, but unlikely.
I tried several times to trade for Vrbata. I didn't try hard enough obviously.
Given that his best year has been 39 points in 61 games and he hasn't shown a steady improvement in point production, it's far more likely he'll get 50-60 than he'll keep up a a ppg rate.
-- Edited by Florida Panthers at 21:09, 2006-10-29
I think Vrbata will get about 60 points but he's not known for his defense and he's not a big guy so even if he gets 60-65 pts he will not be a star. Gomez is a great player as well, 90 pts guy but he's also not as complete as Hossa. Plus Hossa gives me a much better chance at the cup this year which is my goal.
