"...He is such a stud that some clubs, possibly the Bruins, are expected to approach Florida GM Dale Tallon about prying away (Erik) Gudbranson’s rights this season, possibly tossing the Panthers a roster player now and swapping first-round picks."
Boston.com's Kevin Paul Dupont
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Donny Rivette
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No way I’ d do a deal with them when Gudbranson was involved. Remember they were the team that didnt want to give us Seguin..
I’m sure Tallon recalls that as well.
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 12, 2010 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
I think there’s a typo in this article because Gudbranson plus a first for the Bruins’ first is madness.
Editor of The Copper & Blue, and leader of The Cult Of Hartikainen.
You mean Toronto’s first? Madness indeed.
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 12, 2010 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
Well, it used to be Toronto’s first.
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Agreed…you’re basically trading for the hope that you draft well again. What’s there to be gained?
Does he call it Luongo underwear?
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by Bettman's Nightmare on Dec 12, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
I gotcha now…FLA sending Guds and a first for BOS’s first. Pure suicide.
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 12, 2010 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
He’d make a helluva Bruin though.
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You know what I mean ;)
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 12, 2010 1:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Aw c’mon…he just fits the classic Harry Sinden mold, that’s all.
No way do I want the Cats to lose him.
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 12, 2010 9:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Also - and no way I'd headline it considering the source:
Garrioch:
GM Dale Tallon would be looking for a first-round pick for Vokoun. While there aren’t many teams looking for goalies, don’t be surprised if the Bolts start sniffing around.
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I still think that if Tampa maintains a spot, they pull a deal with us. I don’t like doing the in division thing, but I’m just not seeing a team in the West with a goalie problem. Bringing back a pick and either Ellis or Smith would be an acceptable deal.
It would have to be a biblically remarkable deal; not sure either of the goalies you mentioned are that much better than Clemmensen, if at all.
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 12, 2010 9:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think you misunderstand – Just saying that if Vokoun gets moved we’re going to need a backup to start a few games. Clemmensen would be the starter. I’d still take Ellis or Smith as a second goalie, but that’s all. I think the stats just show that Markstrom isn’t quite ready yet.
We’re on the same page here.
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 14, 2010 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
To hell with that. Bring up Plante to sit on the bench. At least he’s cheap. Plus I’d want to see a roster player if we’re sending Vokoun to a SE division team.
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Hah, so i’m sure this guy is just throwing stuff at a wall and seeing what sticks, but as he details it the deal would break down something like this:
Roster Player (Krejci, maybe?)
Late 1st rounder
for
Gudbranson
Early 1st rounder
Heh. Good luck with that.
Pure doom.
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 12, 2010 1:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Consider the source. Garrioch is notorious for stirring the pot. Like some other “blogger” out there.
This would result in pure suicide in my household if this actually were to happen.
As well as in the Panthers fanbase. This kid is the real deal, and we cannot trade him. Unless it’s a 3 way deal and Tampa gives us Stamkos
Maybe...
That splatter was so unconcisely written, maybe he meant swapping both of the B’s 1st round picks.. Which would give us the Leafs (Likely better) and the Bs picks. Wheeler is another possible roster player….
still a bad deal, but makes more sense….
He's not going anywhere.....
He’s a PANTHER! If the front opffice trades Gud……They should all be fired!
Yea, I can’t see any reason why Tallon would do anything like this at all. A total fallout from top to botton would be in order. This could be the worst thing that they ever did, if it happened.
No offense to allen, but worse than the Luongo deal?
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 12, 2010 9:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yes. Luongo deal wasn’t as bad as many make it out to be. Bert got hurt. (sorry about that rhyming), Auld did as well, then JM messed with the kids head. Allen is a decent defenceman. Not to re-hash but we got what we could, and all hands on deck agreed.
by The Rat Trick on Dec 13, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
Would Take a Mother Load!!
I know Dale believes he really got the best available player last draft. With that said, it will obviously take as much or I believe even more than what the Leafs gave up for Kessel for Dale to deal Guds. Looking forward..moving at the deadline or before UFA’s Vokoun, McCabe, Stillman, Higgins, Reasoner and perhaps Devo, 6 players of value and experience bringing us back some chips in the draft and freeing up almost 20 Million of cap space(38%) in the process. Sure things are still very grim, but obviously there is a bright light shinning at the end of what has been a very long tunnel! :-D
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The only way Tallon does this deal is if he knows Guds won’t sign. Tallon will only then ship him off to highest bidder rather than let him reenter the draft for nothing. But that deadline’s a ways off. I think that the columnists was just dreaming out loud.
The kid will likely be a Norris Trophy candidate by his 3rd year in the league, provided Tallon and the owners can fill out the rest of the roster and keep the only real talent in the lineup (Weiss, Booth, Frolik) here for several more seasons.
He will not be traded. Now Vokoun… hello 1st rounder and a centerman!
I'm sure he's right
GMs are going to ask about him. I’m sure they all ask about all kinds of players who aren’t available. But that doesn’t stop them asking, just in case.
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+1
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 14, 2010 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
I want:
Lucic, Krecji, Ryder, Bergeron, Horton, campbell n’ siedenberg (for the lulz)
for
Gudbranson
Garrett those socks make you look homeless!
by Chris S Roberts on Dec 13, 2010 5:58 PM EST reply actions
bring him back, healthy scratch him every game
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by Chris S Roberts on Dec 13, 2010 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
Apologies for my absence of late
Massive internet issues at home the last two days. Still attempting to resolve.
Otherwise, GR has some pics of Tvo’s new mask at OFP, and Garrett Wilson has been cut from Canada’s World Junior squad. Oh and John McFarland was traded (between OHL clubs).
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 14, 2010 12:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Sounds like this blogger, Kevin Paul Dupont has wishful thinking on the brain. That deal will never happen. Unless, its three first round picks + Seguin. LOL So, no Gudbranson will not go anywhere….
However, on the flip side of that, an argument could be made for Ellerby to be the one traded for a first rounder. The defensive depth is already impressive in the Panther lineup. If the Panthers keep McCabe, then trading ellerby could be a possibility.
Vocoun.....
Problem……Stats wise he is not a top 5 goaltender in this league anymore…..ALSO…over the past couple years …MANY great young "no name " goaltenders have emerged and the demand for a Vokie is just not there like it was 3 years ago. Granted …he’s great but we aren’t going to get what you bloggers think we should be getting for him….It’s just not a "goalies " market.
And whatever the final outcome is for Nabokov his presence will weaken demand as well, if he chooses the NHL route.
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 14, 2010 4:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Let’s be honest here, this summer Gudbranson was worth a top 3 pick, what has changed since then? The fact that everyone knows he’ll hold out for big money someday?
At the very most Gudbranson is worth slightly more than a top 3 pick right now.
Not to mention he has the identical career projection as the very familiar ’98 4th overall pick.
12 years new age hockey and a competent GM might make the difference there
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by Chris S Roberts on Dec 15, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
Bryan Allen. Keep it hush-hush.
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 14, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
Undervalued!!
Ellerby would not bring even close to as much as he is worth. He is right on the cusp now. To give up on him at this point would be a mistake! Better Allen, Wides, Caber…the older and more expensive…We could have a unbelieveable top 4 D for the future. Just not imagining it without Eller!
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