aqua59 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I'm wondering if they've had enough and fell off the program over Christmas? I hope not but in reality my mind has Zach struggling with discipline. This guy didn't become smart overnight. Every tean knows this guys history now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 1 hour ago, surtur said: All points towards trade. Imo He would be valuable in the AHL I still think Edmonton is going to take a chance on him and he is probably a toss in on a bigger deal But who knows. Um, he cleared waivers. Why would teams give up an asset for Kassian when hes cleared waivers in which any team could have had him for free? Would be pretty bad on any managements part. I feel like Kassian's career is over. Hopefully he focuses on his life and solves his issues. He's such an amazing guy it really is terrible to see how his career is folding. Hopefully the Prust/Kassian trade naysayers finally realize we won that trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I definitely think this is a 'we'll pay you to stay away' type situation. As I said when he entered Stage 2... the NHL has a long memory. I don't think he'll ever get another shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 3 hours ago, Westcoasting said: Name one... I can't ever remember that happening. Derek Roy to Edmonton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 3 hours ago, Westcoasting said: Name one... I can't ever remember that happening. Jussi Joking when traded from CAR to PIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLuciano Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Kass for 5th we got from MTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 28 minutes ago, LuckyLuciano said: Kass for 5th we got from MTL We didn't get a 5th. They got our 5th. It was 5th rounder, and Zack Kassian for Brandon Prust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Prophet Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Whether he's been traded or not, the question is will he even get an opportunity to play in the near future? He's put himself in a really bad spot. The NHL is constantly moving forward, with new and young players who are all fighting to get on teams. Him clearing waivers shows that no current GM thinks he's worth a roster spot. I think the most realistic wish is that he gets a chance in the AHL, and maybe proves himself to some foreign clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn12 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 4 hours ago, goalie13 said: Not necessarily true. Guys are often traded despite having just cleared waivers. He may just be one piece in a larger deal. Yes but that often involves players on large contracts.. Zack is done in the NHL, at least for this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetica Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Definitely going to be interesting to see what happens, especially since according to TSN the team made the decision "after speaking with Zack Kassian's agent". Is he making demands he has no right to make? Did his agent give them a heads up that he might fail another drug test? Either way, it's not looking good for Kass. I'm really worried that if he doesn't get his ducks in a row soon, the next time we hear about him will be the final time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nave Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I think he's screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV77 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 man they acting like he killed someone while drunk driving...Still think he should at least get a shot from them to see if he can still play and learn from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I've been saying on these boards how Kas had issues for over a year now. Well before the trade. Even got a 1 day suspension because news wasn't reported in the media yet. Anyone surprised MTL doesn't want a drug addict around their prospects? I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 The issue is how does a guy with Kassian's problems affect the rest of the team? Especially young prospects. And if they are fortunate enough not to be drawn into his world, how much conversation around the team is about the guy with problems and not about hockey. Team building is not about adding dysfunctional members and dealing with their antics. Also, how much of the team resources are spent on the guy with problems? Wouldn't it just be easier to pick up a prospect who didn't have all that baggage? 10-15 goal players without personal problems are pretty easy to find. The Habs would obviously pay Kassian to stay away from their team. What other team would take him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 3 hours ago, Odd. said: Um, he cleared waivers. Why would teams give up an asset for Kassian when hes cleared waivers in which any team could have had him for free? This has been covered, in detail, already in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsedin33 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 7 hours ago, nux4lyfe said: Welp, Looks like we won that trade.. Speaking of which, what the hell happened to Cody Hodgson, did he give up trying to be good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaHoneyBadger Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Trade? More like a toilet flush... if they don't want you near their young guys, you are done. If MB can move you in a deal, he should be GM of the year. LNAH should be his next stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaHoneyBadger Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 13 minutes ago, hsedin33 said: Speaking of which, what the hell happened to Cody Hodgson, did he give up trying to be good? I think he team mates stopped trying to make him look good. I think John Scott is getting more minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Guys, keep in mind teams still only have a certain number of contracts they can have signed at once. If Kassian is indeed part of a trade deal, the reason why he made it through waivers could be to simply clear a a contract spot for Montreal during the deal. It might be another team doing Montreal a favour or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzuto&hatoum Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 It'll be funny if Nashville picks him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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