Vanflyer Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=382972#YourCallTopIMHO- Coyotes win this one hands down. Would like to think we could have gotten Runblad (not the type of dman we currently need, but he is going to be very good). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Wow. Turris has a chance of becoming a player, but the Sens were pretty high on Runblad. Seems like some overpayment at the present time, though this could end up good for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 @flyercanuckIt has the chance to save Kyles career. I am not sure what happened in Phoenix- because I did not follow it that closely. From afar though, it seems he was not delivering at the expected pace. With his minimal production, I think it would leave a bitter taste for any team for him to demand a trade / ask for more money. That said, it also has to be hard for him to see JVR get a nice raise and him not want at least half of the cake JVR got. I think the thing for me is 1/2 defensemen prospects do not grow on trees and everyone is projecting that in 2-3 years Runblad will be playing top pair minutes. In the end- you could be right in that it is a win - win for both. Given the history of Turris in Phoenix and the pedigree of Runblad, I probably would not have thrown in the 2nd round pick. Kyle has no excuse now as he will be centering second line with good linemates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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