jagori78 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Considering in my previous thread, most people wanted to add a strong skating, puck-moving defenseman. Would you trade Kesler straight up for Bouwmeester? Assuming they could move one of the top 4 to make room for him. For years this team was built to provide offense from the back-end, and without Salo and Ehrhoff that has led to the teams decline in scoring. Now Bouwmeester isn't a perfect number 1 defenseman, but Kesler isn't the perfect number one center either. So would this be a fair trade to help both teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stork Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 No the Canucks aren't going to trade Kesler how about a straight Edler for Boumeester trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Considering in my previous thread, most people wanted to add a strong skating, puck-moving defenseman. Would you trade Kesler straight up for Bouwmeester? Assuming they could move one of the top 4 to make room for him. For years this team was built to provide offense from the back-end, and without Salo and Ehrhoff that has led to the teams decline in scoring. Now Bouwmeester isn't a perfect number 1 defenseman, but Kesler isn't the perfect number one center either. So would this be a fair trade to help both teams? No one can say what teams Kesler would allow a trade to, but I doubt St-Louis would be one of them. Boumeester is a very interesting piece though and I would try to get what St-Louis wants if he does become available. I doubt Boumeester is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Good god no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks155 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 No the Canucks aren't going to trade Kesler how about a straight Edler for Boumeester tradeLOL. Thats funny. St. Louis didn't become a powerhouse w/ crappy trades like Edler for Boumeester. Edler is the worst dman in the league in terms of +- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Boumeester is getting older. not in our best interest for our long term plan. We would prob rather have someone around PK Subban's age or younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 When Jay Bo was 23/24 and people were projecting him to be a future Norris candidate he might have been. And yeah he's a serviceable big defender with great speed and decent skills. But he never developed a high end offensive game or an edge. So he's not worth a Selke candidate in the prime of his career... Just snap your fingers if it was Pietrangelo? I'd have a hard think if it were Shatenkirk and a first. On the other side; why does St Lou need Kesler when they have Backes and Berglund? Like Kesler, big, fast, defensive first, intimidating two way centers. Sobotka is pretty much a smaller, younger version as well... They need an offensive center if they are going to make a play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedish elite3 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I've always seen Bouwmeester as a highly overrated player and doesn't do much to a team, I don't believe he should have been on the Olympics and such but that my opinion and I'd never trade for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I've always seen Bouwmeester as a highly overrated player and doesn't do much to a team, I don't believe he should have been on the Olympics and such but that my opinion and I'd never trade for him While this trade is horrible, Bouwmeester is actually not a bad player. He's a top 2 type guy who plays in all situations. Also can skate really well. Basically a bigger and slightly different version of Hamhuis.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChill Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 While this trade is horrible, Bouwmeester is actually not a bad player. He's a top 2 type guy who plays in all situations. Also can skate really well. Basically a bigger and slightly different version of Hamhuis.. Agreed and is a great fit with Shat in SL. No to this trade from both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Oh my gosh no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Moran Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Yeah that's a terrible idea. We already have 3 LHD earning 4 million+, seems ridiculous to trade our best trade chip for another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzy Mahmood Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'd move Kesler for Pietrangelo straight up, and for Shattenkirk + a prospect, but St Louis would have to add serious value to Bouwmeester to acquire Kesler. Plus there is no way St Louis trades for Kesler when they have Backes on their team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 No one can say what teams Kesler would allow a trade to, but I doubt St-Louis would be one of them. Boumeester is a very interesting piece though and I would try to get what St-Louis wants if he does become available. I doubt Boumeester is available.Other then a mostly silly fued with Backes why wouldn't Kesler want to go to St. Louis. They are a Cup contending, American team not that far from Michigam with a great coaching staff that plays a style that suits Keslers game. I think he would be all over it. The Blues have fanstic defence but our weaker up front, Kesler gives them some depth behind Backes, I'm sure teh Blues would love to have Kesler on their team.To Azzy there is no way the Blues trade Pietrangelo. I'd trade Kesler straight up for Shattenkirk but for Bouwmeester I'd want a pick or prospect coming back. Either way a top minute puck moving Dmen is what this Canuck team needs and the Blues have 3 of them so good on the OP for finding an obvious trade partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Considering in my previous thread, most people wanted to add a strong skating, puck-moving defenseman. Would you trade Kesler straight up for Bouwmeester? Assuming they could move one of the top 4 to make room for him. For years this team was built to provide offense from the back-end, and without Salo and Ehrhoff that has led to the teams decline in scoring. Now Bouwmeester isn't a perfect number 1 defenseman, but Kesler isn't the perfect number one center either. So would this be a fair trade to help both teams? you want to trade Kesler for Blowmeester? Are you nuts? Kesler >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bouwmeester. If Gillis made that trade, he would be fired on the spot. In fact, I doubt he would even be able to trade Kesler since AQ would reject it in a heartbeat. Kesler will not be traded and if he was ever traded, it would be for a much better return than a overpaid defenseman that shows no intensity and lacks playoff experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I've always seen Bouwmeester as a highly overrated player and doesn't do much to a team, I don't believe he should have been on the Olympics and such but that my opinion and I'd never trade for him Bouwmeester isn't the type of player that wins championships. He was happy when he played for the Lames and didn't mind not playing a playoff game in his whole career until he got traded to the Blues. I don't want that type of player on our team. The exact opposite of Kesler when it comes to competing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Lateral move. Value wise it's a fair deal, but this trade doesn't help our team in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babych Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Lateral move. Value wise it's a fair deal, but this trade doesn't help our team in the long run. I gotta disagree with this. I think Keslers value is higher than J-Bo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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