^Tex^ ha scritto: I protest the Price trade.
Denver just sold one highly touted prospect (1st round pick,also) and a 3rd round for a overrated goalie with only one year left in his contract (and a huge salary), with better goalies available both RFAs/UFAs.
Just for example a 1st rounder and a 3rd rounder will be the compensation in case of an offer sheet 6.2M/3years to Niemi...not exactly the same situation.
The following is my rationale for the trade: I lost Nabakov to the KHL. I was totally willing to risk not having a 2nd round pick in a trade for him because I value goalies like him. However, I needed to make up for this loss. As such, I was willing to lose a 1st and a 3rd for a goalie like Brodeur. However, I made an offer to Philly for Brodeur and heard no response from the douche-bag (I was offering him a 1st round pick). I know that if I make an RFA offer for Brodeur that it will at least get matched because Philly has a lot of cap space to go around with. Furthermore, a guy like Quick can be had as a UFA. However, with Bernier coming up through the L.A. system, I am not sure even if he can hold onto his starting job. The pickings for a starting goalie are slim. As such, I was willing to sacrifice a goaltending prospect (who may not be ready for the NHL for years to come) and a 3rd rounder for 2012. Price has been anointed as the starting goalie for Montreal. His high salary for one season does not concern me as I have the necessary cap space to deal with it. I am paying so much because I know he has some good talent. What's more, if Price does have a good season, I can make him as an RFA for my team. I am not making a huge commitment to him. But, the upside for him is there. So, it's a bit of a risk on my point. But, I want a 3rd starting goalie for my team. Also, the third round pick is irrelevant for me. 3rd round picks are traded around here like on one's business. As well, goalies are such a different animal to predict when compared to other prospects. Who knows how good Campbell may be later on? He is greatly hyped...maybe to my advantage though. So, please, guys, let this trade pass. It was a conscious decision on my part to make this trade to ensure that I can continue to be a competitive team without giving up some of my other better assets (i.e. like Colborne, whom Mik was originally asking for). Besides, it sounds like Mik won't give up Price any other way right now.