esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=197768&hubname= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraperFan MN 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 WXYT is set to report on "a player the Wings are chasing"....not sure if it is related. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Pittsburgh was said to be in the lead for Roberts, but we'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Pittsburgh was said to be in the lead for Roberts, but we'll see. Well Detroit is closer to Ontario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyoski 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 If its not Ottawa or Toronto I would assume Pittsburgh, Buffalo or Detroit would be his other choices. All are close to Ontario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 If its not Ottawa or Toronto I would assume Pittsburgh, Buffalo or Detroit would be his other choices. All are close to Ontario. Roberts said before that he would only accept a trade to Toronto or Ottawa, so we'll see if he's softened that stance or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraperFan MN 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 If its not Ottawa or Toronto I would assume Pittsburgh, Buffalo or Detroit would be his other choices. All are close to Ontario. Just talked to a co-worker about this, we have the same thoughts. I would be shocked if it wasn't one of those three teams. Does Buffalo have the cap room? Where exactly would he play in Pittsburgh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Leafs Lunch reports that is an Eastern Conference team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukRules 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 ewww... $4.5 mill? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyoski 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Just talked to a co-worker about this, we have the same thoughts. I would be shocked if it wasn't one of those three teams. Does Buffalo have the cap room? Where exactly would he play in Pittsburgh? With all the injuries Buffalo has they can move someone to the IR and that clears cap space. Not sure who he would play with in the 'Burgh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 ewww... $4.5 mill? Over two years....2.25/yr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Leafs Lunch reports that is an Eastern Conference team. It will be interseting to see what Florida gets for Roberts. I can't see Holland not being interested. If Roberts goes to Buffalo for a 2nd round pick or something, then you'd have to get the feeling that Holland really is serious about not making a deal that involves picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 It will be interseting to see what Florida gets for Roberts. I can't see Holland not being interested. If Roberts goes to Buffalo for a 2nd round pick or something, then you'd have to get the feeling that Holland really is serious about not making a deal that involves picks. Given the price for players already moved, I highly doubt it will be for as little as a 2nd rounder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curban915 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 XM said he is going to PITT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraperFan MN 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 XM said he is going to PITT I had to leave my desk and I missed what they reported on XYT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Gary Roberts agent says that he has not been informed by the Panthers that Gary has been traded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Roberts? No scuffed up old rentals please... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheChosenOne 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Let him go anywhere but Detroit. He would not improve this team at all IMO and would not be worth whatever we have to give-up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Given the price for players already moved, I highly doubt it will be for as little as a 2nd rounder. Tkachuck = 34 years old Forsberg = 33 years old Roberts = 40 years old. He may go for more than a 2nd, but I'd be suprised if he went for anyhting more than a 1st rounder straight up. But who knows. I'm convinced that a handfull of GMs have gone crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 Tkachuck = 34 years old Forsberg = 33 years old Roberts = 40 years old. He may go for more than a 2nd, but I'd be suprised if he went for anyhting more than a 1st rounder straight up. But who knows. I'm convinced that a handfull of GMs have gone crazy. Yeah, but Robets is in better shape than either of those two guys. He will fetch quite a bit, given the current prices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aki 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 He's not really what the Wings need, but I don't mind having him on the team. Also, I doubt it will cost anyone more than a 2nd rounder, considering Anson Carter was traded for a 5th rounder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
58Miles2Joe 12 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 WXYT is set to report on "a player the Wings are chasing"....not sure if it is related. What did they say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrSandMan Report post Posted February 26, 2007 What's his defensive play and skating mobility like...? or is he another lazy useless Lang type player? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 What's his defensive play and skating mobility like...? or is he another lazy useless Lang type player? His skating is not to be confused with a speedster, but he can still move out there. Defensively, he is so-so, but he won't embarass himself in his own end. Roberts is on the other end of the spectrum in terms of laziness. Nobody works harder on the ice and nobody stays in better shape off the ice. He's a fantastic leader and a guy who will sacrifice himself for the team in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vancouver Wings Fan 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2007 God I hope that we haven't throw in the towel on useless floatsom and jetsom like Roberts! Even for draft picks guys like Roberts, Bert, , Guerrin are not what this team needs. We need tough roll player types...like the Pisanis, Torres, and Commador types that handed us our heads in the last few years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites