[A] Breakdown: Leading Up To The 2012 Trade Deadline

[the canadian dream]

I would have no issues with Brassard if he too could up his defensive game just a little bit. Hard to really see what Brassards defensive game is all about when playing for Columbus must be difficult. I have seen worse defensive forwards though. he's not all thnat bad I think the team makes him look worse.



I stand by not wanting Gagner here though. Really his defensive game is miserable and it's not a reflextion of the team he plays on. I wouldn't want to see both Kane and Gagne deal with another teams offense on the same line. Puck possession wise they could make things happen though. So you take the good with the bad if it were to ever happen I suppose.



I would have more faith in Brassard as a second line center seeing Bolland is never going to get that role anyways (even though i still think he could). Gagne as a second line center? Not sure if I like that as much.



this is all cap stuff aside...neither are hits that hurt us anyways. Obviously you get the extra year with Brassard though (I believe).



I still like the Gleason rumors and I think it's one the Hawks should actively persue. I can't see the Canes wanting too much in return and would be happy with Bickell and a pick or prospect of some sort. They are just taking their time for a bidding war to surface. I'm sure one has started anyways.



I also stand by my thoughts that letting Campolli leave was a mistake. But if he did piss off the org then **** him...who cares.

 

[Ton]

For what it's worth, the Edmonton Journal reports:



"[font=arial, verdana,]The Chicago Blackhawks still need a No. 4 or No. 5 defenceman. Don’t be surprised if they revisit Montreal Canadiens’ Chris Campoli, who did a nice job for them after he came over from the Ottawa Senators at the 2011 February deadline. They couldn’t afford him last summer, but he’d be a very good unrestricted free-agent rental, plus there would be no breaking-in period for Campoli, like most guys traded at the deadline. Campoli has been a healthy scratch in Montreal."[/font]



Now technically, they could have afforded him, they just decided to let him go. Disregarding that typo, it is the Edmonton Journal, not some blog. Whether or not it's made up, who knows... I wouldn't expect that from a professional news source though. Where there's smoke, there's fire.



The fact is, there are very few defenseman available, I wouldn't think Campoli is their first choice but it seems possible that they may trade for him if other deals do not work out.

 

[Shantz My Pants]

At least I write more than one article per year. To your credit, it was a damn good piece.



Dick! LOL

I'll try and do a midseason report then this weekend.

Campoli pissed off the org so I think thats someones made up story. Brassard rumor has been around for a LONG time and I'm pretty sure is legit. Would Columbus do it, who knows at this point they have to be fearing for their franchise.



And don't mind Trev Tony he's still searching for a picture with Kane wearing the "A" on it.

Yeah, I saw how Kane was an alternate for a handful of games for his career. When you type in Patrick Kane Alternate on google images you don't pull up anything with such picture. Interesting how he hasn't had the A since though..

 

[the canadian dream]

For what it's worth, the Edmonton Journal reports:



"[font=arial, verdana,]The Chicago Blackhawks still need a No. 4 or No. 5 defenceman. Don’t be surprised if they revisit Montreal Canadiens’ Chris Campoli, who did a nice job for them after he came over from the Ottawa Senators at the 2011 February deadline. They couldn’t afford him last summer, but he’d be a very good unrestricted free-agent rental, plus there would be no breaking-in period for Campoli, like most guys traded at the deadline. Campoli has been a healthy scratch in Montreal."[/font]



Now technically, they could have afforded him, they just decided to let him go. Disregarding that typo, it is the Edmonton Journal, not some blog. Whether or not it's made up, who knows... I wouldn't expect that from a professional news source though.

His leg injury at the start of the season was horrible. He was activated to play about a month ago? There are reasons why he has been scratched here and there. I don't think he is fully heeled and that is one other concern to be aware of.

 

[Shantz My Pants]

Campoli in my opinion is about the same type of player Lepisto is. We need a guy more or less with some grit and physicality who can play solid D in "Todays" NHL. O'Donnell can't move around if his life depended on it. Scott won't be an answer come playoff time. I'm not entirely sold on Montador being our #5 dman, more like our # 6.



If we bring in Campoli, he better damn make sure he knows how to clear the puck off the glass better.

 

[Ton]

His leg injury at the start of the season was horrible. He was activated to play about a month ago? There are reasons why he has been scratched here and there. I don't think he is fully heeled and that is one other concern to be aware of.

I don't understand why he's been scratched either. It's not like the Canadiens are super deep defensively that Campoli can't find ice-time. Then again, there is extreme bias in Montreal and it's hard for a player to fit in there--it's possible that Campoli is just a bad fit for the organization. It's not the first or the last time a good player can't fit in Montreal. At this point it's safe to assume, it's not the player, it's the organization.

 

[Ton]

Campoli in my opinion is about the same type of player Lepisto is. We need a guy more or less with some grit and physicality who can play solid D in "Todays" NHL. O'Donnell can't move around if his life depended on it. Scott won't be an answer come playoff time. I'm not entirely sold on Montador being our #5 dman, more like our # 6.



If we bring in Campoli, he better damn make sure he knows how to clear the puck off the glass better.

If you are referring to Game 6 last year, I disagree. IMO it was a fluke play. 9 times out of 10 that puck gets out with the same play.... Burrows jumped 2 feet and picked that puck out of mid-air, I've never seen that happen before.

 

[the canadian dream]

Campoli in my opinion is about the same type of player Lepisto is. We need a guy more or less with some grit and physicality who can play solid D in "Todays" NHL. O'Donnell can't move around if his life depended on it. Scott won't be an answer come playoff time. I'm not entirely sold on Montador being our #5 dman, more like our # 6.



If we bring in Campoli, he better damn make sure he knows how to clear the puck off the glass better.

Much better than Lepsito. Lets be honest despite that one error in game 7 O.T. Campolli did everything he was asked to do when he was aquired here last season. It was actually a very good move by Bowman and he solidified the bottom pairing with strong defensive play. He fucked up and that is how most remember him. Well Sharp missed the top corner by an inch in OT also. Shouldn't Sharp be wearing the thorns also then? Of course not. Then why should Campolli? He was a great addition to the club. It's too bad he was asking for league parity when his contract negotiations came up. What a jerk!! Who would ever do that? Welcome to the underbelly of the cap system...wasn't Campollis fault blame the GM's out there giving 5/6 blueliners 2.5-3 million a year.

 

[the canadian dream]

I don't understand why he's been scratched either. It's not like the Canadiens are super deep defensively that Campoli can't find ice-time. Then again, there is extreme bias in Montreal and it's hard for a player to fit in there--it's possible that Campoli is just a bad fit for the organization. It's not the first or the last time a good player can't fit in Montreal. At this point it's safe to assume, it's not the player, it's the organization.

Don't try to understand the Habs. They don't understand themselves. Too busy with goalie battles and forgetting the rest of the team. Poor management there. They live in the early 90's system of building from the goalie out and allow goalie battles from within. Formula for disaster.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Don't try to understand the Habs. They don't understand themselves. Too busy with goalie battles and forgetting the rest of the team. Poor management there. They live in the early 90's system of building from the goalie out and allow goalie battles from within. Formula for disaster.

GO SET UP YOUR ALLSTAR GAME GAME ******

 

[Shantz My Pants]

Much better than Lepsito. Lets be honest despite that one error in game 7 O.T. Campolli did everything he was asked to do when he was aquired here last season. It was actually a very good move by Bowman and he solidified the bottom pairing with strong defensive play. He fucked up and that is how most remember him. Well Sharp missed the top corner by an inch in OT also. Shouldn't Sharp be wearing the thorns also then? Of course not. Then why should Campolli? He was a great addition to the club. It's too bad he was asking for league parity when his contract negotiations came up. What a jerk!! Who would ever do that? Welcome to the underbelly of the cap system...wasn't Campollis fault blame the GM's out there giving 5/6 blueliners 2.5-3 million a year.

I've heard from other people Campoli was a dick, more so fans who have met him.



He didn't have to go straight up the glass, there was way too much pressure on that side. I don't think Campoli is the type of D we need. We have Leddy and Keith who can play that style. We need physical dmen who can play fundamentally solid defense.

 

[the canadian dream]

I've heard from other people Campoli was a dick, more so fans who have met him.



He didn't have to go straight up the glass, there was way too much pressure on that side. I don't think Campoli is the type of D we need. We have Leddy and Keith who can play that style. We need physical dmen who can play fundamentally solid defense.

If that's the case **** him. I don't want him back anyways as I don't trust that leg of his. I want Gleason damn it!!



Just don't think it's fair how he has been percieved as costing us that game 7. I personaly thought he played well here last year and was a great addition. Most agreed up until that game 7.

 

[EbonyRaptor]

I believe Brassard is bad in faceoffs so he would join the other Hawk centers not named Toews in the category. If Bowman can get Howson to trade within the division - pony up another prospect or pick or two and get Vermette. Vermette is a good faceoff guy,plays PP/PK and would be a better #2C between Sharp and Hossa than Brassard would. Vermette makes $3.75M for 3 more years though - whereas Brassard makes $3.2M for 2 more years.

 

[the canadian dream]

Oh I would take Vermette in a drop of a hat on this club at second line. I think Vermettes a tough get though..and would cost much more. You could kiss one of Hayes or Shaw goodbye in that deal. Worth it? Cap hits great but would the cost be to get him? Columbus isn't going to let him go cheap no matter how bad they are. Vermette and Nash are key forwards.



You are right though Brassards face off percentage is rough.

 

[PYsebaert]

Hasnt Vermette been on peoples lips for like 4-5 years now around trade deadline. Everytime I got a semi-boner when it comes to him in a Hawks jersey. For some reason I have the impression that he is like Sharp of the ice as well, me like.



But I I take Brassard as well I guess, a second line C and a no 5 or 6 D please.

 

[Irish Hawk]

Vermette would be an excellent pick up too.

 

[Tim]

And now Jack Johnson is a supposed target.

 

[MassHavoc]

I hate his music.

 

[MassHavoc]

Since we love to bring him up.



Parise could be on the move



12:16PM ET

Zach Parise | Devils

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UPDATE: Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger suggests the odds of Zach Parise staying with the New Jersey Devils beyond this season are "50-50". Yet Chere is confident Parise won't be dealt at the deadline. A successful playoff run could go a long in convincing the winger to remain with the organization.

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As much as Zach Parise and the New Jersey Devils would like to renew their relationship with a fresh long-term contract, the talented right-winger may end up as trade bait for financial reasons.

As reported by the New York Post, the NHL is allegedly ready to lend the money-bleeding Devils cash to cover their operating costs for the rest of the season. This would appear to put a serious damper on the hopes of re-signing Parise for a number comparable to what he could demand as an unrestricted free agent this summer. We're talking between $7.5 and $8.5 million per season. There's no way the Devils would be able to cover such a salary if they're no longer able to spend to the salary cap. And that's how Parise could become the most sought-after trade deadline "rental" of 2011-12, with Devils GM Lou Lamoriello expected to want draft picks in return.

However, the Devils could still choose to gamble, and hold on to Parise in hopes of enjoying an elongated run in the postseason. Playoff success would go a long way in alleviating the financial burden. However you look at it, some tough decisions lie ahead for Lamoriello's club.

 

[MassHavoc]

And to reinforce some of the rumors.



Jackets could go 'nuclear'



10:25AM ET

Columbus Blue Jackets

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The owner of the Columbus Blue Jackets is promising quick and (maybe) drastic action.

Speaking with the Columbus Dispatch, John P. McConnell wouldn't get into specifics but predicted significant changes in the coming month.

"We're going to get to a point very quickly where it's going to be obvious to people how extreme we're getting," McConnell said.

"Every option you can think of is being considered," the majority owner added. "When the 'nuclear' option is mentioned, I cringe less now than I did two months ago. That doesn't mean that's what we're going to do, but it certainly becomes a more realistic choice."

Ownership, management and the coaching staff will reportedly decide in the next two weeks whether to overhaul or just tweak the roster. Rest assured, changes will be made at the goaltending position either way. It's no longer a question of whether he's done in Columbus, but only how the 'Jackets will manage to rid themselves of Steve Mason.

As for other potential trade commodities, Jeff Carter tops a list that includes fellow forwards Vaclav (Vinny) Prospal, Antoine Vermette, Derick Brassard, Samuel Pahlsson and defenseman Grant Clitsome.