Real_ESPNLeBrun Leafs get Versteeg and the rights to winger Bill Sweatt in exchange for...

Real_ESPNLeBrun

Leafs get Versteeg and the rights to winger Bill Sweatt in exchange for forwards Viktor Stalberg, Chris DiDomenico and Philippe Paradis

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Initial reactions?
Beside the fact that you’ll need to change the site’s tagline.

The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway

by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 9:27 PM CDT reply actions

Can't be too mad about the trade

Looks like Stalberg is the best prospect of the bunch, and hockeysfuture projects him as a possible 2nd – 3rd line forward…which is exactly what VERSTEEG! was…

But this was a needed salary dump, and as opposed to the Thrashers, the Leafs actually understood this and probably rewarded us appropriately for our desparate position. One of these guys becomes a 2nd or 3rd line wing, and it’s worth it.

Thanks for your contributions Kris, you’ll always be a man of four feathers…. unless you start rapping again.

by Stan Mikita's Donuts on Jun 30, 2010 9:35 PM CDT reply actions

Viktor Stalberg: Played 3 seasons at the University of Vermont in Hockey East. Was one of the 10 finalists in 2009 for the Hobey Baker. He is an incredibly fast skater in a large, NHL ready body. Unfortunately, he’s also already 24. In my opinion, Stalberg is not a top-6 winger. He has a very slow release on his shot, and besides his elite speed, the rest of his skills are average or below average.

DiDomenico and Paradis both played in the Q last year. Paradis is a former 1st round pick from 2009 by the Hurricanes. Was traded to Toronto this past season for Jiri Tlusty. DiDomenico played in the 2008 WJC and centered John Tavares. He has put up excellent numbers in the Q, but a horrific broken leg in 2009 caused him to miss almost all of the 09-10 season. Both players are mid-level prospects.

"if women think they aren’t meant to cook…then why do they have milk and eggs inside them?"

by birky on Jun 30, 2010 9:39 PM CDT reply actions

Stalberg’s nickname is Colt 45. He has hands of stone.

The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway

by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions

who is going to drive me fucking crazy this year buff and steeger gone?

"Shut the f*** up" – Derrek Lee. Well said my man, well said.

by jesus christos on Jun 30, 2010 9:40 PM CDT reply actions

Stalberg constantly getting to the net

and missing, apparently? This is my impression from reading PPP.

by VerStig on Jun 30, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions

He'll fit in great

by Bluliner on Jun 30, 2010 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions

the new

ohmygodohmygodohmygodfuck!

by VerStig on Jun 30, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions

What are ya gonna do Stig?

I think that’s the most important ramification most of us SCH’ers care about….

by Stan Mikita's Donuts on Jun 30, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions

I know...

Can I say, identity crisis?

I don’t know yet. Might take me the whole offseason to decide. I think some people suggested I keep it, which might not be a bad idea.

by VerStig on Jun 30, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Wait, What?

There’s any reason not to keep it? If there is, then I choose to use a Mythbusters quote… “I reject your reality, and substitute my own.”

/Note unceasing sarcastic laughter in background.
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by burpchelischili on Jul 2, 2010 6:35 AM CDT up reply actions

I wonder if Stalberg is a project

…or Hjalmarsson’s contract required someone else to film at IKEA.

by Bluliner on Jun 30, 2010 9:42 PM CDT reply actions

Stalberg has some upside, someone just needs to teach him how to hit the net.

The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway

by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 30, 2010 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Watching some vids

…that boy can skate. Wow.

by Bluliner on Jun 30, 2010 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions

He has a ton of raw ability. Possibly the fastest skater in the NHL (not kidding)… but he isn’t great at controlling the puck down low or being creative at high speeds… He’s actually improving at killing penalties, and tends to create some disturbances defensively by the way he moves his feet and buzzes around. The type of player you could throw with Toews and Kane and he’d use his athleticism to create space. I’d see him maxing out at 55 points, but I predict he will average around 30-40 for his career. Could surprise everyone though and really blossom. He has the tools.

by hkycntrc on Jun 30, 2010 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions

at 6'3' & 210 - could he fill out another 10 to 15 pounds and be the stand in the slot/bang the boards guy

with the speed to make him scary on the forecheck?

Preparing my psyche for the coming Capocalypse
Confusion will be my epitaph.

by krome on Jul 1, 2010 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Is This It?

Is that enough dumping, or do we need to shed more money yet? I knew after the Cup that we’s lose Buff or Versteeg. I thought that they’d be able to save one.

"Bama Hawkeye, you know, the Iowa blogger who actually uses reason and analysis." - Hawkeye State

by Bama Hawkeye on Jun 30, 2010 9:49 PM CDT reply actions

You needed to do this before tomorrow to fend off poachers trying to sign Niemi/Hjarm/Ladd to offer sheets. Now you’re in a better position to survive that. I think you’ve likely done enough dumping now if you just plop Huet in the minors, assuming the offer sheets aren’t killer. I think Bowman has really handled this situation well, props.

Although the same, as a fan of the team that you constantly beat, I’m happy to see your depth diminish somewhat, no offense!!!!

by Beantown Canuck on Jun 30, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions

I think you're right - we needed to drop the salary now to have tagging room for our RFAs

we neded to drop it eventually anyway, I suspect

Preparing my psyche for the coming Capocalypse
Confusion will be my epitaph.

by krome on Jul 1, 2010 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions

MM

Money to sign Modano….haha I kid, This is really amazing that Stan was able to dump this much salary in such a short amount of time…

"Mr. Probert, Can you please step out of the car."

by chelischili7 on Jun 30, 2010 9:52 PM CDT reply actions

Time to fall in love with Skille

8tracks/Tumblr

by Option27 on Jun 30, 2010 10:01 PM CDT reply actions

WTF

The UFA winger crop is bone dry and nothing exciting so I think we will be looking to Rockford….Maybe this is crazy but could Bickell/Skille, Stahlberg and Beach break camp with the big club.

"Mr. Probert, Can you please step out of the car."

by chelischili7 on Jun 30, 2010 10:05 PM CDT reply actions

I've liked what I saw of Bickell so far.

Skille might finally get his chance too

Preparing my psyche for the coming Capocalypse
Confusion will be my epitaph.

by krome on Jul 1, 2010 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions

I think Beach needs at least a (full or nearly full) AHL season before he's ready

Stalberg may be ready too

Preparing my psyche for the coming Capocalypse
Confusion will be my epitaph.

by krome on Jul 1, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Stan has been noticeably silent

with regard to Beach. Mentioned Bickell and Dowell possibly being factors next season but nothing on Beach, so unless he’s a dark horse, I’m thinking AHL for the Beach Boy. Sorry, his name always makes me hum “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.”

by Katherine215 on Jul 1, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions