Blackhawks acquire Steve Montador

[mikita's helmet]

YOURE GONNA BE SORRY

Unresponsive to TCD.

 

[mikita's helmet]

I mean they all can't be John Scotts.

 

[PYsebaert]

This is a great trade by Stan, just hope we can sign him around 1,5 now.



And Stu, why will we be sorry? As TCD wrote, I dont think anyone in here expect him to be our top D, we got that covered all ready, dont you agree?



I watched him around 10-15 games last year and I was asking for him on the trade deadline aswell, a solid D who isn't doing the fancy stuff, just his job.



Please Stan sign 1-2 forwards that can hit and a secon line center and I will be a happy camper.

 

[roshinaya]

He looks like he could be a younger Sopel, which is what the Hawks needs as a bottom pairing D-man. Hopefully they can sign him.

 

[bubbleheadchief]

I look at this as an "eh, okay. Let's see how it turns out." kind of deal. He's a relativelt consistent stay at home kind of D man....watched alot of him when the sabres came to DC.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Got to stay consistent with how I was with Campoli... you saw how that turned out.

 

[CLWolf81]

ugh.... everyone is going to hate him... don't worry.... bad move.



Don't bother criticizing me now.... because I will quote and destroy you after you see how bad he is next season. Bad move, Stan.

I may actually be the only one other than you in agreement for a change. He's up and down as a few have said. At the same time, I don't think it could have been any better... It's like getting the leftovers of yesterday's dinner out of the fridge. The UFA class of D-men this year isn't really the best, so we have to take what we can get.



I like the guy, but his time with the Ducks I questioned... similar to Boynton when he was there.



I just hope we don't have another Boynton situation on our hands, but nevertheless the deal had to be done. He's a stay at home D-man with some offensive talent and some good moments, so we'll see how it works out.



Now if we get Bergenheim I'll be a happy camper.

 

[winos5]

He looks like he could be a younger Sopel, which is what the Hawks needs as a bottom pairing D-man. Hopefully they can sign him.

Thats what I was thinking with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and not looking like he's stoned 24/7. If he's slotted for the 3rd pairing he's an upgrade over Hendry/Scott/Boynton from last year.

 

[R K]

Its ok, lemmings... I will be sure to bookmark this thread to embarrass you later.

I dunno man I watch A LOT of Sabre games, sit with a former Sabre Season Ticket holder and don't know one Sabre fan that doesn't like this guy.



You remember everything thing in this thread. I think it's a good move.

 

[Ashor-redtribe]

I have to agree with RK, I went on the Buffalo Blog and they all said great things about him, they were sad he was going, and said he was a class act no issues, not flashy but also not a headcase. Like mentioned he is a good pick up for PK, and could also score. Some Vancouver fans were pissed that we picked him up cause they wanted him to replace Salo.



Stu before you judge a player, give him a chance in our system. Lets see how he does against vancouver before you hang him out to dry.



Good pick up Stan....now please get Leino!

 

[supraman]

I may actually be the only one other than you in agreement for a change. He's up and down as a few have said. At the same time, I don't think it could have been any better... It's like getting the leftovers of yesterday's dinner out of the fridge. The UFA class of D-men this year isn't really the best, so we have to take what we can get.



I like the guy, but his time with the Ducks I questioned... similar to Boynton when he was there.



I just hope we don't have another Boynton situation on our hands, but nevertheless the deal had to be done. He's a stay at home D-man with some offensive talent and some good moments, so we'll see how it works out.



Now if we get Bergenheim I'll be a happy camper.

Yes someone needs to tell Stan to give Sean a call. I see a buddy of mine tonight who's a big bolts fan. I have to ask him what the hell is Tampa thinking by not getting this guy under contract.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Lol I know... like I said I'm taking the Chris Campoli approach I did last year when I was very surprised with how he played. Hoping the same thing for Montador. I mean you really can't screw up with a veteran 5-6 dman.

 

[LordKOTL]

I'm strangely comfortable with this move...



Now, on the back end, just sign Hendry to a league minimum contract and we have out 7th D-man.

 

[mikita's helmet]

I'm strangely comfortable with this move...



Now, on the back end, just sign Hendry to a league minimum contract and we have out 7th D-man.

What is his rehab status? Any projection on when he'll be ready to play?

 

[GoBucky]

Reports are $11m for 4 yrs for Montador.

 

[PatrickShart]

Source?

 

[R K]

didn't he make 1.5 last year? if thats the case EVERYONE is being over paid.

 

[R K]

Source?

It's all over twitter...



#NHL news. Steve Montador agreeing to terms with #Blackhawks. Word is 11M over 4 yrs.

 

[JOVE23]

Rogers is still trying to find out terms. 2.75 seems a bit much to me.

 

[PatrickShart]

Whats Twitter?



LOL...and I just saw it too.....