Re: BREAKING NEWS: Vermette traded to CLB for Lclaire

by Guest on Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:53 am

TeamRenzo wrote:Ottawa has never had a true #1 tender, except when we had Hasek. At least LeClaire gives us that possibility.

Seriously, people believe they know more than Murray does and it is kind of sad. Leclaire is a risk, always has been, but there is more potential there than anyone we have had in a long time, if ever. It also gives Elliott a lot of time to find his way in the NHL.

by TeamRenzo on Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:09 pm

Neely4Life wrote:
TeamRenzo wrote:Ottawa has never had a true #1 tender, except when we had Hasek. At least LeClaire gives us that possibility.

Seriously, people believe they know more than Murray does and it is kind of sad. Leclaire is a risk, always has been, but there is more potential there than anyone we have had in a long time, if ever. It also gives Elliott a lot of time to find his way in the NHL.

Apparently Elliot needs that time.

Nice to see BM snake a 2nd rounder out of CBJ as well.

Not sure if I like the Kuba signing but if he continues to play like he did last night I will like it a whole lot more.

I suspect Murray wasn't getting good offers for him.

by **Dash** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:10 pm

Pierre McGuire: 'This is the best goaltender that Ottawa has ever had'

by Guest on Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:15 pm

It may very well be. Elliott is an NHL goaltender for sure, but he isnt a starter yet... I still think Elliott is going to be the guy here for a long time, but if Leclaire turns into something really special, then we have our goaltending set for 10 years.

by Guest on Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:18 pm

Neely4Life wrote:It may very well be. Elliott is an NHL goaltender for sure, but he isnt a starter yet... I still think Elliott is going to be the guy here for a long time, but if Leclaire turns into something really special, then we have our goaltending set for 10 years.

Where does that leave Auld though? I really have to wonder how many moves Murray has coming. Leclaire won't be playing again this season I heard on TSN, so the goaltending doesn't need to be adjusted. However we are carrying too many D-man. I think Bell will be going down to help Bingo out at some point too.

by Guest on Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:22 pm

I think Auld is the perfect backup, but if Murray can get a 4th or 5th rounder for him, let Gerber and Elliott finish the year, I dont think anyone would have a problem with that.

by beerandsens on Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:58 pm

This is also good for tank nation. Without vermette we lose secondary scoring, faceoffs and some talent on the pk while our Goaltending doesn't improve until next season.

by **wprager** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:15 pm

Neely4Life wrote:It may very well be. Elliott is an NHL goaltender for sure, but he isnt a starter yet... I still think Elliott is going to be the guy here for a long time, but if Leclaire turns into something really special, then we have our goaltending set for 10 years.

McGuire has gone on record stating that Elliott isn't now, nor will he ever be, a number 1 NHL starter.

When I heard that (Monday on TGOR), for a second there I thought he was channeling you Smile

by **wprager** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:16 pm

Neely4Life wrote:I think Auld is the perfect backup, but if Murray can get a 4th or 5th rounder for him, let Gerber and Elliott finish the year, I dont think anyone would have a problem with that.

Auld is signed for next year, too, isn't he? He can trade him in the summer.

by **MurderOnIce** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:27 pm

Better get rid of Eli Wilson before he wrecks Leclaire too.

Under Eli's watch...

Gerber - Waived
Emery - Bought out
Auld - Struggling
Elliot - Struggling

Results don't lie.... Goodbye!

by **wprager** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:35 pm

How do you explain Tim Thomas?

by **MurderOnIce** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:39 pm

I hate this trade. HATE IT. Leclaire is Gerber circa 2009 but injury prone. At least we only gave up our best faceoff guy, PK'er and speed. Duh. $2.7M is cap friendly.

Leclaire has benefitted from Hitchcock's system. Every Columbus goalie gets shutouts. I am sure that he is NOT the answer. Sure.

by **MurderOnIce** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:40 pm

wprager wrote:How do you explain Tim Thomas?

How does anybody explain Tim Thomas? I am sure he can't explain himself.

Eli is crap. Ask anyone who attended his section of the Sens coaching clinic... he is not good... at all.

by **wprager** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:42 pm

MurderOnIce wrote:
wprager wrote:How do you explain Tim Thomas?

How does anybody explain Tim Thomas? I am sure he can't explain himself.

Eli is crap. Ask anyone who attended his section of the Sens coaching clinic... he is not good... at all.

:BB:

P.S. I see my suggestion for adding the puking scene from FG has been accepted. Yeah!
:77:

by beerandsens on Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:44 pm

I have the same fear moi. Hope leclaire proves me wrong

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