Chris Pronger... trade bait?

Whaddya think, Sleek? Slow news day, or legitimate story?

about 3 years ago Mr. K. 18 comments 0 recs |

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Who the hell really knows?

But I do like that there’s multiple bidders, plus no pressing need to trade away Captain Elbows. If GM Murray’s a smart cookie, there may be some opportunity. But it better be a “wow”-type package.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Feb 7, 2009 1:28 PM PST reply actions

Malkin. But in all seriousness, Prongs is a good D-man and what we lack most is a little offensive punch. With Giggy appearing to be back today against Calgary and Hiller being, well, Hiller, we are set back there, and out D is not what it once was, but it’s still one of the best in the league, so if we get a solid goal scorer who can be signed for a couple mill. over the next few years It’ll give us a good shot in the spring.

by Cooper35 on Feb 7, 2009 9:33 PM PST reply actions

The coments make me laugh

NJ is set, we don’t need Pronger etc.

That may be true if your objective is losing in the finals to SJ or DET, but then again Pronger might not even be able to change that for those teams out east.

I like Earl’s take on this. If Chris or Scott are not 100% comited to Anaheim we should move them now and reload. We could get pretty good really quick that way. As it is I think our window for a 2nd cup with this group has closed, and that maybe reason enough to move them.

by Mike in OC on Feb 8, 2009 3:00 PM PST reply actions

Interesting the Yahoo! story mentions the Devils, Bruins, Flyers, and Capitals as potential suitors. The only team I’ve heard as having any serious interest is the Canadiens, who aren’t mentioned once in the article.*

*An NHL article that doesn’t make any mention of the Canadiens or Rangers? Never thought the day would come.

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You deserved that 5-game suspension.

by Kevin Y on Feb 10, 2009 8:08 AM PST reply actions

I read that yeasterday

The most telling thing I got from that article was they said the Ducks are actively shopping Pronger.

by Mike in OC on Feb 10, 2009 8:35 AM PST reply actions

I just don’t see how giving away Pronger makes us better, especially in the long term.

People who save up for a rainy day are like milk. And milk goes good with cookies, so you should have those people over for cookies.

by brokenyard on Feb 10, 2009 4:33 PM PST reply actions

If it’s a giveaway, then sure, it’s going to suck regardless. But I dunno — to say that every trade that Pronger goes away cannot be a winner — that’s probably too rigid. He’s a quality player on a reasonable deal though — unless there’s a lot of that coming back in a trade, you’re right — it’d be tough to improve on.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Feb 10, 2009 4:50 PM PST up reply actions

Well I was just thinking of Burke’s words – “a #1 pick and a kid” and how completely average that sounds. I see that and think, “That’s it? That blows.”

People who save up for a rainy day are like milk. And milk goes good with cookies, so you should have those people over for cookies.

by brokenyard on Feb 11, 2009 1:09 PM PST up reply actions

Fuck Burkie, though. If he ain’t bidding, I could care less what he would have paid. And if he ain’t our GM, I could care less what he would have accepted.

Pronger’s worth more than that or he stays, I think.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Feb 11, 2009 1:18 PM PST up reply actions

I like the contrast of anger while still using the friendly nickname “Burkie”

But I wholeheartedly agree.

People who save up for a rainy day are like milk. And milk goes good with cookies, so you should have those people over for cookies.

by brokenyard on Feb 11, 2009 3:11 PM PST up reply actions

The thing is, Burke would love to have Pronger. I think he is trying to down play what Pronger is worth so he might get him cheaper. I am really glad now that Nonis did not succeed Burke. I feel if he did Burke would have his way with us because he put his puppet in place before he left. It seemed like that is what he was trying to do.

How about TOR #1 next year and a kid named Luke Schenn, whould you do that Earl? That #1 could be a lotterey pick, and we all know a couple big names in this comming draft.

by Mike in OC on Feb 12, 2009 4:23 PM PST reply actions

How about TOR #1 next year and a kid named Luke Schenn, whould you do that Earl?

Throw in a prospect I’ve never heard of (but is somewhat regarded) and a signed t-shirt by Brian Burke and I think we can start talking.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Feb 12, 2009 4:29 PM PST up reply actions

Schenn does seem like a good acquisition. Hmm.

People who save up for a rainy day are like milk. And milk goes good with cookies, so you should have those people over for cookies.

by brokenyard on Feb 12, 2009 4:43 PM PST up reply actions

I remember reading a day or two ago that Burke said Schenn specifically was off the table… but for Pronger and a pick… hmmmmm…

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by Mr. K. on Feb 13, 2009 2:44 AM PST up reply actions

Ha… “No, no, what do you want? Actual return value? I meant one of the crappy kids with zero potential”

People who save up for a rainy day are like milk. And milk goes good with cookies, so you should have those people over for cookies.

by brokenyard on Feb 13, 2009 3:48 AM PST up reply actions

yeah really.

As it turns out all those people were right, Burke is a blowhard.

by Mike in OC on Feb 13, 2009 10:51 AM PST reply actions

Chris Pronger: “I have not asked for a trade.”

I haven’t followed the links yet in that story, but it’s on my list once this damn workday is over.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Feb 13, 2009 2:14 PM PST reply actions

Sean Pronger

Has updated his blog again

Very hilarious and interesting.

People who save up for a rainy day are like milk. And milk goes good with cookies, so you should have those people over for cookies.

by brokenyard on Feb 13, 2009 7:56 PM PST reply actions

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