H_T_L Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 https://www.tsn.ca/habs-acquire-thompson-from-kings-1.1255872 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsisme Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 I don't like it. I know its just a 5th but Gallagher was a 5th! What's he going to do for us really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Cost us a 4th rounder for a 5th. UFA this summer. Not sure it helps us in the speed department but i think it gives us some added muscle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, habsisme said: I don't like it. I know its just a 5th but Gallagher was a 5th! What's he going to do for us really? We're giving up Calgary's 4th rounder for the Yotes 5th. Not a lot of drop off there. The cap hit is minimal and he's gone this summer. A little depth for the 4th that was clearly outplayed last game. I don't have a problem with a move like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsisme Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, H_T_L said: We're giving up Calgary's 4th rounder for the Yotes 5th. Not a lot of drop off there. The cap hit is minimal and he's gone this summer. A little depth for the 4th that was clearly outplayed last game. I don't have a problem with a move like this. oh I didn't realize we were getting back a pick. Then im fine with it, nice move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Yeah, Arizona's fifth and Calgary's fourth will probably be pretty close to one another. Don't know anything about Nate Thompson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Apparently we have until 5:00p.m. today to make another roster move to fit him in. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, jennifer_rocket said: Yeah, Arizona's fifth and Calgary's fourth will probably be pretty close to one another. Don't know anything about Nate Thompson. Not sure what L.A.'s reasoning was for making this deal. As you said,,, the draft exchange is pretty much minimal and they had to ask him to waive his NTC to make it happen. Seems like a lot of effort for no return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsisme Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Just now, H_T_L said: Not sure what L.A.'s reasoning was for making this deal. As you said,,, the draft exchange is pretty much minimal and they had to ask him to waive his NTC to make it happen. Seems like a lot of effort for no return. well it is some return and they aren't going anywhere. I imagine it was the best deal they could get for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 He's over 53% on faceoffs so that's an upgrade Thompson, 34, has played 53 games for the Kings this season, recording four goals for six points and a plus-3 differential. The 6-foot-1, 207-pounder has also won 53.3% of his faceoffs. A native of Anchorage, AK, Thompson has suited up in 672 NHL games with the Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators, and the Kings, posting 134 points (57 goals, 77 assists). He added 18 points (7 goals, 11 assists) in 62 career playoff contests. Thompson was Boston's sixth-round pick (183rd overall) in 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maas_art Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 43 minutes ago, H_T_L said: Not sure what L.A.'s reasoning was for making this deal. As you said,,, the draft exchange is pretty much minimal and they had to ask him to waive his NTC to make it happen. Seems like a lot of effort for no return. He waived his NTC to come here. I think this was more about LA moving a player to give him an opportunity to play & maybe have a playoff run. They werent going to get much for him from anybody. Consider it payback for not taking back Scherbak when they sent him down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptWelly Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, maas_art said: He waived his NTC to come here. I think this was more about LA moving a player to give him an opportunity to play & maybe have a playoff run. They werent going to get much for him from anybody. Consider it payback for not taking back Scherbak when they sent him down. At least he is good in the face off circle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 22 minutes ago, CaptWelly said: At least he is good in the face off circle And from what i've read, he's a decent skater and a good PKer. Haven't really seen him play since his Boston days so will be interesting. Still no news on who's getting moved to make room for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 29 minutes ago, maas_art said: He waived his NTC to come here. I think this was more about LA moving a player to give him an opportunity to play & maybe have a playoff run. They werent going to get much for him from anybody. Consider it payback for not taking back Scherbak when they sent him down. Yeah, i was just surprised on the return. You would think a rental NHL caliber 4th liner would get the 5th or 6th on it's own, without having to give back an almost equal pick. Maybe your on to something about Scherbak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony5775 Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 This is a definite upgrade from Peca and Chaput. He can kill penalties and is 53% on face offs. Cannot see anyone taking Chaput if he is sent down. Peca we might lose but he has not exactly earned a place on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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