Relations1 to 11 of 1 posts in blodic.us |
|
Why Non-Contending Teams May Have Interest In Tomas Kaberle |
by Team  Bleacher Report 07.24.2010 18:19 |
Well, here we are on day 30 of Tomas Kaberle's trade window, and still no action.
See more: http://blodic.us/sports/why-non-contending-teams-may-have-interest-in-tomas-kaberle-98-0.htm
The same old teams from day one continue to be involved in Kaberle trade rumors: Buffalo, Boston, New Jersey, San Jose and Washington. Most would agree that these are cup-contending teams for the upcoming season.
When analyzing why these top teams would be interested in a talented puck-moving defenseman and power play quarterback, it becomes quite obvious that a player with such a skill-set could possibly provide the missing link to a team, increasing their odds of winning the Stanley Cup in 2011.
Now, turn your attention to the teams that didn't make the playoffs last season or the current "non-contending" teams of the National Hockey League.
Teams that come to mind include Columbus, Dallas, St. Louis and Anaheim. These teams are at least a few pieces away from building a Stanley Cup contender. One of these pieces being an all-star puck moving defenseman.
A question you may be asking yourself is "Why would a team like Columbus or St. Louis want Kaberle for one year, just to loose him to free agency in 2011?" Good question. I may have come up with an answer that makes sense.
When a team in a struggling hockey market such a Columbus or Dallas puts out a poor product on the ice year after year, ownership gets frustrated and impatient. |
|
|
|
|
|
Ranking
