RWMc1 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 2 hours ago, poetica said: 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. Actually, if the decision was made after speaking with his agent, it is more likely that a trade is in the works. I doubt an agent would phone a team and tell them anything bad about his client. It sounds more like a GM has expressed interest to his agent and the agent has informed the team about it. We'll soon see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedintwinpowersactivate Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 2 minutes ago, RWMc1 said: Actually, if the decision was made after speaking with his agent, it is more likely that a trade is in the works. I doubt an agent would phone a team and tell them anything bad about his client. It sounds more like a GM has expressed interest to his agent and the agent has informed the team about it. We'll soon see. I agree. A trade is coming. Which team will it be????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I think MTL has lost every game since putting Kassian on waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bd71 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I was selfishly hoping for him to join St. John's as I'll be there tomorrow against the Marlies. Wanted to see Kassian play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 34 minutes ago, Sedintwinpowersactivate said: I agree. A trade is coming. Which team will it be????? Elliotte Friedman suggested the San Jose Sharks because of assistant coach Bob Boughner who coached the Windsor Spitfires to their OHL championship in 2009. Kassian was on that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Wouldn't be surprised to see him traded as others have mentioned, Montreal has clearly decided he's not a fit with them but someone else might take him on. Could be valuable for someone's farm team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetica Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 52 minutes ago, RWMc1 said: Actually, if the decision was made after speaking with his agent, it is more likely that a trade is in the works. I doubt an agent would phone a team and tell them anything bad about his client. It sounds more like a GM has expressed interest to his agent and the agent has informed the team about it. We'll soon see. They said the team spoke to the agent, not that the agent called the team. Further, why would they need to talk to his agent to arrange a trade? There's no NTC to negotiate and I don't think other GMs are allowed to talk to a player under contract without the team's permission. And why would they talk to his agent rather than directly to the GM? So unless the offer is in Europe (where there are still likely agreements to not poach players) I doubt the agent was arranging a trade. Kass simply has no leverage. But yes, we will see soon. No matter what, it'll be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua59 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 5 hours ago, theminister said: 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. On top of that he hasn't even played this season. Has he been in the AHL since he was clearee to play? Does any one know? I can see them saying stay away. He'd be a nightmare in the room. He's not that smart stuck in his teen years. Ya this is what Edmonton would want on their team. theyre cutting loose the best they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 6 hours ago, aqua59 said: 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. Therrien came out on the 16th and made it pretty clear he has no use for Kassian / lots of other players he considers ahead of him - so whether or not there's anything Kassian has done since, it looks fairly clear that his future with them had been written off. He'd also broke his foot iirc in that accident, so could take some time to be healthy in a dual sense. The Habs putting him through waivers instantly (when nowhere near ready) made it less likely for anyone else to claim him - as opposed to being opportune about dumping his contract and waiting a bit - which leads me to believe their intention is to deal him having cleared him through waivers and giving a potential trade partner time to work their project back to readiness without tying up a roster spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 9 hours ago, goalie13 said: The NHL Christmas trade freeze is still in effect. I believe it runs from the 19th to the 27th. Sure, but he cleared waivers how many days before that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergioMomesso Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Most people tend to fall off the wagon around the holidays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 2 minutes ago, SergioMomesso said: Most people tend to fall off the wagon around the holidays I have only had about 6 drinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergioMomesso Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Just now, Shift-4 said: I have only had about 6 drinks I'm on number 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surtur Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 9 minutes ago, SergioMomesso said: I'm on number 7. This morning...I don't count anything after 12 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyhee Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 2 hours ago, oldnews said: Therrien came out on the 16th and made it pretty clear he has no use for Kassian / lots of other players he considers ahead of him - so whether or not there's anything Kassian has done since, it looks fairly clear that his future with them had been written off. He'd also broke his foot iirc in that accident, so could take some time to be healthy in a dual sense. The Habs putting him through waivers instantly (when nowhere near ready) made it less likely for anyone else to claim him - as opposed to being opportune about dumping his contract and waiting a bit - which leads me to believe their intention is to deal him having cleared him through waivers and giving a potential trade partner time to work their project back to readiness without tying up a roster spot. That's possible. It is also possible the Canadiens didn't have a trade arranged but waived him because they didn't have room for him on the 23 man roster. It's also possible they waived him because they simply don't want him and told him not to report because they don't want him influencing their AHL prospects, as others have suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking mama Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I very much doubt that Zack Kassian is fit... either mentally or physically to be playing for any AHL or NHL team at present. If he wants his career back... he's likely still drying-out, working-out with a trainer, or possibly even talking-it-out with family, friends & a psychiatrist or psychologist. Best of luck to ya, Kassquatch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters Stoch Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Ahahah wow Marc Bergevin don't mess around savagee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 4 hours ago, oldnews said: Therrien came out on the 16th and made it pretty clear he has no use for Kassian / lots of other players he considers ahead of him - so whether or not there's anything Kassian has done since, it looks fairly clear that his future with them had been written off. He'd also broke his foot iirc in that accident, so could take some time to be healthy in a dual sense. The Habs putting him through waivers instantly (when nowhere near ready) made it less likely for anyone else to claim him - as opposed to being opportune about dumping his contract and waiting a bit - which leads me to believe their intention is to deal him having cleared him through waivers and giving a potential trade partner time to work their project back to readiness without tying up a roster spot. That's the most reasonable read of the situation I've seen. Coupled with Friedman's theory during the panel discussion ... wait and see I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV77 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Sharks and Oilers may have some interest per below Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC 6h6 hours ago Mentioned SJ as a potential Kassian fit (Bob Boughner), but also wonder about EDM. Peter Chiarelii took a long look at him last year in BOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 OK does any one else find ithe &^@#ed how apparently there was no interest in kassian when benning was shopping him, but nowe they he has a known problem and hasn't played in 10 months every team is interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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