:: View topic - Trade Hecht, Reunite Kennedy and Gerbe at the NHL level

Hecht has a 26 year, $585 million contract. He ain't going nowhere.

What ETC said on Hecht.

Mancari has no trade value. He is a minor league player, so there is no point in moving him.

Two such small players would not make sense playing on the same line. Should we promote Tyler Ennis to center them too?

You are a fan of Gerbe's; how is his season going in Portland so far?

Explosive firepower does not win in the playoffs. Out of Montreal, New York, Washington, and Buffalo, I'd take Buffalo first and New York second at this point. Montreal and Washington would get decimated in the playoffs.

Hecht looked good last game.

PuckSniperPensel wrote:

Hecht looked good last game.

hecht has been an asset on the team this season.

ahl chemistry doesnt necessarily equate to chemistry in the NHL. the sabres have to make the playoffs this season. darcy and lindys jobs depend on it. so they arnt going to trade away talent.

mechaphil wrote:

I cannot subscribe to this theory, there are many examples, but lets look at Buffalo. They had an explosive offense (yes after the lockout and rule changes). This brought them to 2 Conference finals in 2 years. Then look at Pittsburg, Detroit, Anaheim, San Jose, all have explosive offensive capabilities.

Just an opinion mind you, but the proof is in the pudding.

Author:	slesh [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:13 am ]
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I just can't see it, but I would love to see Hecht and Mancari gone for draft picks. I would bring up the Gerbel to replace Hecht, hell, can't do any worse. Hecht is playing more to form this season, his value "may" and I stress may go up to a 3rd rounder or so. We could reunite Gerbe with Kennedy and keep Grier on the RW as the big man on the line. Just a thought, but I can't see keeping Gerbe in semi-pro hell much longer.

Author:	End The Curse [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:23 am ]
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Hecht has a 26 year, $585 million contract. He ain't going nowhere.

Author:	slesh [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:31 am ]
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End The Curse wrote: Hecht has a 26 year, $585 million contract. He ain't going nowhere. Ya but, 4 dollars and 50 cents of that is bonus money hinging on his performance. Now I know Hecht realizes he's not going to get to 19 goals and 7 assists this season with a +1000000 rating. I think he'll be willing to leave realizing he can't get the bonus money......DOH!!!!

Author:	Skyline_BNR34 [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:31 am ]
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Gerbe will need to fight harder to earn his roster spot. I just don't see Hecht going anywhere, especially with how he is paying right now, he isn't hurting the team at all, and their line is generating alot of chances.

Author:	icehound [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:36 am ]
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Smart move would be for Darcy to contact a KHL team, and offer them $3-$4 million to have them "steal" him away... He could flee overseas, get a lucrative tax-free contract - We could all shake our heads in disbelief and call him unprintable names. And the team could strike him off the cap. With the NHL's blessing... I know I'd try it. But, I'm not Darcy.

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Author:	Howie Hodge [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:37 am ]
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What ETC said on Hecht. Mancari has no trade value. He is a minor league player, so there is no point in moving him. Two such small players would not make sense playing on the same line. Should we promote Tyler Ennis to center them too? You are a fan of Gerbe's; how is his season going in Portland so far?

Author:	slesh [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:23 pm ]
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Howie Hodge wrote: What ETC said on Hecht. Mancari has no trade value. He is a minor league player, so there is no point in moving him. Two such small players would not make sense playing on the same line. Should we promote Tyler Ennis to center them too? You are a fan of Gerbe's; how is his season going in Portland so far? Well Howie, I am a firm believer in chemistry. Kennedy and Gerbe clearly had it in Portland. I had the opportunity last season to catch a number of games on TV and they just seemed to click real nice together. A fan of the team I am. I happen to take a look at the larger picture in the conference, then look at time frames for a reasonable attempt at a cup run. Currently the team is doing well and finding ways to win. That is great and I love it, but I'm also a realist, and in being so I look at teams like the Rangers, Capitals and Montreal just to name a few that have explosive offensive capabilities. Our defense is doing well, very well, but in a 7 game serious in the playoffs, even 2 years from now, thats not enough I am afraid. This team is going to need more scoring on a consistant basis in my opinion. Bringing those players together that potentially increase those chances and have "proven" records to work well enough together to capitalize on them just makes myself feel that much more comfortable. As for 2 small players on the same line, that is an old wives tale I'm afraid. The game may very well play to size, but many of the successful players in the league have smaller statures and are teamed up with players of equal stature and still have great success. Gionta and Gomez come to mind and at the same size stature of Gerbe and Kennedy. My feeling for Gerbe is to give the kid a chance, In my opinion he would produce just as much as Hecht will and at a cheaper price.

Author:	mechaphil [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:33 pm ]
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Explosive firepower does not win in the playoffs. Out of Montreal, New York, Washington, and Buffalo, I'd take Buffalo first and New York second at this point. Montreal and Washington would get decimated in the playoffs.

Author:	slesh [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:37 pm ]
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mechaphil wrote: Explosive firepower does not win in the playoffs. Out of Montreal, New York, Washington, and Buffalo, I'd take Buffalo first and New York second at this point. Montreal and Washington would get decimated in the playoffs. I cannot subscribe to this theory, there are many examples, but lets look at Buffalo. They had an explosive offense (yes after the lockout and rule changes). This brought them to 2 Conference finals in 2 years. Then look at Pittsburg, Detroit, Anaheim, San Jose, all have explosive offensive capabilities. Just an opinion mind you, but the proof is in the pudding.

Author:	PuckSniperPensel [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:40 pm ]
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Hecht looked good last game.

Author:	End The Curse [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:45 pm ]
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PuckSniperPensel wrote: Hecht looked good last game.

Author:	icehound [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:53 pm ]
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he loookssss ssssoo butch.

Author:	Timbo Slice [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:55 pm ]
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Howie Hodge wrote: What ETC said on Hecht. Mancari has no trade value. He is a minor league player, so there is no point in moving him. Two such small players would not make sense playing on the same line. Should we promote Tyler Ennis to center them too? You are a fan of Gerbe's; how is his season going in Portland so far? Kennedy, Ennis, and Gerbe...Gosh, that line would be fun.

Author:	slesh [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:59 pm ]
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LOL, ok, ok, just a suggestion mind you. I was thinking of anyway to increase goal production. But your correct ETC, Hecht has been playing with fire at the start of this season. Shit, it wasn't but a couple months ago people were screaming "off with his head". But at the end of the day, I just think Gerbe could contribute just as much as Hecht can this season. The plus side would be a draft pick and some experince for the Gerbel. But alas, you are all correct, no one is going to take Hecht and his contract, atleast not this early in the season.

Author:	slesh [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:20 pm ]
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Once again, just an opinion and only time will tell. About the same when I suggested picking up Gaborik in the off season. Turned out to be a justified call and it should have happened. Food for thought on your defensive teams you just mentioned, Detroit was no defensive jaugernaught, they score goals, period. Anahiem has had great defensive teams, but their forwards scored goals, and consistantly, and although you point out Crosby and others on Pittsburg, they are the current epitimy of an offensive power house team. More pucks in the net than your opponents win you games, More goals in the net than your opponent in the playoffs wins you a cup. Fact of life my friend. I am not saying defensive play is not as important, my post was to key in on bringing in a possible young player to see if he could establish more consistancy in scoring, either through helpers or direct goals. Gerbe is every bit as good as Hecht on the offensive side of the puck, I would sacrifice Hechts skills as a 2 way player to bring in more goals any day of the week.

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Author:	ironyisadeadscene [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:30 pm ]
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hecht has been an asset on the team this season. ahl chemistry doesnt necessarily equate to chemistry in the NHL. the sabres have to make the playoffs this season. darcy and lindys jobs depend on it. so they arnt going to trade away talent.

Author:	mechaphil [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:37 pm ]
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slesh wrote: mechaphil wrote: Explosive firepower does not win in the playoffs. Out of Montreal, New York, Washington, and Buffalo, I'd take Buffalo first and New York second at this point. Montreal and Washington would get decimated in the playoffs. I cannot subscribe to this theory, there are many examples, but lets look at Buffalo. They had an explosive offense (yes after the lockout and rule changes). This brought them to 2 Conference finals in 2 years. Then look at Pittsburg, Detroit, Anaheim, San Jose, all have explosive offensive capabilities. Just an opinion mind you, but the proof is in the pudding. Detroit? Defensive juggernaut. Anaheim? Offensive explosiveness? Clean your eyes out, man! Nieds, Pronger, Getz, and Giguere. San Jose? Perennial playoff flame outs. Pittsburgh? They tightened up and had to play sound hockey (hell, Maxime Talbot was their clutch scorer to win the Cup - not Crosby, Malkin, or Staal). Buffalo? in '06, we were balanced through and through, with a hot young goaltender and in '07, we had our soft, pretty asses FUCKING STOMPED by an angry, physical, DEFENSIVE Ottawa team. You're right - the proof IS in the pudding.