jkrdevil Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 When it comes to Chris Pronger, you keep hearing about the Boston Bruins. And why wouldn't you? Well, why you wouldn't is because of the salary cap issues here, but it's Cup intoxication versus what could be a diving salary cap in the off-season. So you've got Boston believed to be in the mix, the San Jose Sharks believed to be in the mix, and potentially the New Jersey Devils. http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/darren_dreger/?id=269011 This was mentioned on the TSN intermission reports. Right after Dreger mentioned the above Pierre McGuire mentioned that Pronger would be a perfect fit for the Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 17 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Are we fvcked if Boston gets Pronger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Are we fvcked if Boston gets Pronger? No, we still have Marty who historically has great playoff numbers against Boston. Granted they were very different Boston teams but he has something like 6 or 7 career playoff shutouts against them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theamazingtiny Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Are we fvcked if Boston gets Pronger? No but it would kind of suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs4LIFE Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Are we fvcked if Boston gets Pronger? Only if Pronger curb stomps Parise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSC Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I don't see Anaheim trading Pronger to San Jose, because iirc he still has another year on his contract, and Anaheim wouldn't want to have to deal with playing against him six times next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Doesnt Mrs. Pronger have to approve all trades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Zone Trap Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I don't see Anaheim trading Pronger to San Jose, because iirc he still has another year on his contract, and Anaheim wouldn't want to have to deal with playing against him six times next year. +1 I would be amazed if the Ducks traded Pronger to San Jose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'd love Lou to bring Pronger (or Niedermayer, or Kaberle for that matter), but I don't believe he will do it. Hell, I'm not a long-time Devils fan and I already know Lou has his way of doing things, which has worked for years, and you can rarely see him pull the trigger on blockbuster deals like this. I'm curious about what's going to happen, I'm excited about this coming trade deadline, but I'm not expecting fireworks. If Pronger doesn't end up playing in Jersey, I'd like him to stay in the West, but it seems unlikely. Or maybe the Ducks will just keep him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If Pronger doesn't end up playing in Jersey, I'd like him to stay in the West, but it seems unlikely. Or maybe the Ducks will just keep him? Yeah the only way I want pronger in the east is if he's playing for us, otherwise stay out west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergfors18 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Pronger would be a nice pick but in reality Lou wood get Neids because he is having a reunion on the devils this yr hahaha and it is working perfectly to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'd love Lou to bring Pronger (or Niedermayer, or Kaberle for that matter), but I don't believe he will do it. Hell, I'm not a long-time Devils fan and I already know Lou has his way of doing things, which has worked for years, and you can rarely see him pull the trigger on blockbuster deals like this. I'm curious about what's going to happen, I'm excited about this coming trade deadline, but I'm not expecting fireworks. Doug Gilmour, Alexander Mogilny, Joe Nieuwendyk (with Jamie Langenbrunner) are all blockbuster moves Lou has made at the deadline. Another thing in common is like Pronger all those guys still had a another year left on their contract so they weren't a straight rental. Lou traditionally hasn't gone out a t got the big name straight rental but the ones with the extra year he has. Now I don't know if he will be able to get Pronger because unlike in years past he may not have the assests to trade like he did for the above mentioned deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anhkheg Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think the player which we can possibly upgrade without disrupting chemistry is Greene. Mottau maybe? Martin/Salvador/White/Oduya are locks. The forwards are pretty set. This team lacks a true #1 and Pronger would definitely fill that role, but may be very expensive and Lou may back off. We most likely will get a another top 4 defensemen (upgrade over Greene) by the trade deadline for minimal price. If I were Lou, these are the pieces I am willing to move: Greene, Mottau, Leach, Clemmensen, all of AHL except (Corrente, Halischuck, Frazee, Tedenby), Weekes, Rupp, maybe Gionta(?), Pando (has NTC). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxchaznjxx Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 got this off of another board i post on. Pronger to BOS but won't be announced until wedensday. http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2009/2/...ine-update-w-ja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 got this off of another board i post on. Pronger to BOS but won't be announced until wedensday.http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2009/2/...ine-update-w-ja interesting. bruins would have to jigger a lot of things for next year, though, what with kessel and krejci due huge raises. they could certainly fit him in this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Only if Pronger curb stomps Parise. He already cheapshotted him with his elbow. I wouldn't be surprised if tried something again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If this is true, does that mean Niedermayer is off the market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Neids > Pronger. Will cost less and we won't have to change as much in the offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowutopia Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Niedermayer was never on the market really. He has a no trade clause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Devil Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Just curious.....why does everyone think that we can trade a bunch of "last resort" d-men for a #1 (like Pronger)? Why would ANY team trade a #1 D-man for borderline NHL'ers? I will chalk it up to "wishful thinking" on most people's part.....the other alternative is not so flattering. Mike Martin KC Devil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoopscj Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Just curious.....why does everyone think that we can trade a bunch of "last resort" d-men for a #1 (like Pronger)? Why would ANY team trade a #1 D-man for borderline NHL'ers? I will chalk it up to "wishful thinking" on most people's part.....the other alternative is not so flattering. Mike Martin KC Devil Fans love to throw a whole bunch of average players to get a superstar. I don't believe this trade will happen at all. I expect if the Devils make a deal it will be a trade for a depth defense player. Perhaps trade Clemmy to Buffalo for either a pick or a D-man. Buffalo is hurting with their goalie having a high ankle sprain. I don't see a blockbuster deal with the Devils but I expect a move of some sort. Greene is the weakest link in the Devils chain right now. It can be strengthened without having to do a major deal. Lou hasn't let me down yet. 4 SC appearances and 3 SC championships since 1995. Devils are strong in so many areas. I'd like to see this team intact for a playoff run. Scoops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 got this off of another board i post on. Pronger to BOS but won't be announced until wedensday.http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2009/2/...ine-update-w-ja Is this site as reliable as nhlline.ca? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voros19 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If the supposed Boston offer is Colborbe, Stuart, and 1st, the Devils would have to come up with something along the lines of Tedenby, Clarkson, 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 got this off of another board i post on. Pronger to BOS but won't be announced until wedensday.http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2009/2/...ine-update-w-ja This dude has a radio show on XM 204 on Saturday's, from listening for a while now he strikes me as a huge homer with a thick Boston accent. I'm not sure why he would know any more than Ecklund or some other "crystal ball" wannabee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 If the supposed Boston offer is Colborbe, Stuart, and 1st, the Devils would have to come up with something along the lines of Tedenby, Clarkson, 1st. for pronger, i think you have to do that if you can make it work with the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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