I don't want to be a naysayer but are you all crazy??? While it didn't cost us much it has yet to be proven that Bert will be able to do anything. I'm sure Holland did as much research as possible to ensure he knew what he was getting. Bottom line is that nobody can know for sure if he'll be ready to come back and take hits (which is his style and why we got him) as well as last through the playoffs.Keep in mind he had surgery for a herniated disc. I don't know about y'all but any back problems scare me. Along with that he hasn't played since November .
So in my estimation, Holland is saying that he wants to take a gamble on us improving before the playoffs rather then guaranteeing it. While it was a great trade in the sense of how little we had to give up but I would've preferred a known quantity like a Guerin or Tkachuk. Everyone is saying you have to eat crow if you dissed on Holland. Well I say hold off on eating that crow until Bert takes and gives his first big hit and stays in the game. Of course, nothing would make me happier to eat crow if it takes us to the Cup