1. FFS! Learn how not to gaslight.


2. Because you implied that I was talking about this season.

3. Since when did I say Detroit has to "jump through hoops" to avoid waiving a goalie?


4. The fact that you're still grieving over a dog that has been dead for twenty years is saddening.

Just move on.

You'll feel better.

OTT might want to take a chance on Nedeljkovic, I'd probably rather him that Foresberg next season.

This trade rumor really doesn't make any since to me. Ekholm has a bad contract and is over age for the sens window. I understand they really wan to find another top 4 D to play with Sanderson, but this isn't the answer.

If we are talking about including Debrinkcat to get a Rd then it better be a top pairing guy or a 2nd pairing guy and a good winger prospect. And that is only if debrincat won't sign for 9 per or less.

Anyone have the link to this Fourth Period rumour?

I love Ekholm. But can he play on the right side. If not, then on we go to the next guy. Excellent “Comin’ in Hot” podcast today where they looked at top 4 RD targets - Jensen, Severson, Murphy were the three. I think Severson comes in around Ekholm money as a UFA. Jensen might be an ideal bridge guy until JBD is ready.

https://www.thefourthperiod.com/trade-watch-list-2023

I don't think Ekholm fetches that. Even with Zaitsev added, that's a lot. He's also much older than Lindholm and not entirely sure he was ever better than Lindholm but that's debateable. He surely isn't now.

Hans ain't interested buddy

Hampus Lindholm was 5 years younger than Ekholm is now when the trade happened so can't be used as a comparable. Yes Zaitsev is there but I don't think Ekholm has that kind of value... A first and 3 seconds? With his age and salary? But I'd do something close to that



Why is Husso a starter and Forsberg a backup?




Forsberg has been nothing short of spectacular in Ottawa... 0.909 SV%, 0.917 SV% and 0.909 SV% behind that kind of coaching and defense?

Forsberg is easily better than Nedeljkovic

Goalies are far from the problem in Ottawa. Look at coaching and management (who destroyed the bottom-6 and never fixed the RD)

How many players on the Habs roster can speak French?

Husso is a starter because he's signed as one and Detroit isn't trading for another goalie, that's the whole point. I'm not debating which is better (even though I'd still pick Husso), it's just a roster and asset management issue, which the OP refuses to acknowledge.

Right because you're an expert in knowing if Hellberg will or will not be in a Red Wings jersey this summer, He loves playing in Detroit and i can see Yzerman signing him to a cheap one year deal.

Right, I'd hardly call thefourthperiod a trusted site.

He's played a grand total of 6 games for Detroit in his entire career and Yzerman placed him on waivers last April.

If you have a resume that shows you could be "the expert" on Hellberg, then make sure to apply for the job.

Stevie Y would love to have you on board.

Or how many players on the Habs are any good?

I personally don't want to trade Joseph to Montreal (for a 2nd), that'd make them better

He's like a less physical Josh Anderson but paid accordingly. He scores a bit less but is better defensively



Ok. Maybe it was just wording but reading "aren't trading for a backup" didn't reflect Forsberg quality of play in the last 2 years.

Dorion is IMO the worst GM in the league, I don't dislike Talbot at all and think he's a good vet but he traded Gustavsson who will be or is probably already better for 1 year and a higher salary when that money (and even resources) should have been invested in strengthening the RD side... Dorion makes some good moves (with a splash) but he has no idea about roster construction, asset management and he lacks foresight big time

Forsberg-Gustavsson would have been an excellent goalie duo, even more if the RD was improved.

3rd for a .902 SV%? Nah. We can just keep Hellberg for cheaper. Doesn’t cost any futures.

1. Hellberg will be signing with another team.



2. You spent a 3rd on Nedeljkovic.

And his SV% went from .932 in Carolina to .901 in Detroit the following season.

A player's trade value isn't dictated by just his stats.



3. Please have a closer look at the description.

And how do you know he is signing with another team?

Because he's a UFA and there are 31 other NHL teams that could use a borderline AHL goalie.