Smith-Pelly to MTL for Sekac

[Deebo]

‏@AnaheimDucks
BREAKING: The #NHLDucks have acquired left wing Jiri Sekac from the @CanadiensMTL in exchange for right wing Devante Smith-Pelly.

 

[Boston Leaf]

wasnt Smith-Pelly supposed ot be something special at one point?

 

[bustaheims]

wasnt Smith-Pelly supposed ot be something special at one point?

No. I don't think he was ever really expected to much more than a good 3rd liner/okay 2nd liner. There was some thought Sekac could be when he signed this summer, but, that was probably just the hype machine.

 

[Boston Leaf]

wasnt Smith-Pelly supposed ot be something special at one point?

No. I don't think he was ever really expected to much more than a good 3rd liner/okay 2nd liner. There was some thought Sekac could be when he signed this summer, but, that was probably just the hype machine.

ahh ok...

 

[CarltonTheBear]

wasnt Smith-Pelly supposed ot be something special at one point?

He was basically the typical grinder who gets overhyped when he plays for Canada at the World Juniors. He's made a NHL career for himself so that's better than some of those guys though.

A pretty interesting trade for both sides. I could see Sekac getting a look with Getzlaf and Perry, who knows what happens then.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

The way the HNIC crew called Habs games, I thought Montreal loved Sekac and that he was regarded as an amazing find with a bright future by all sane people in hockey.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

The way the HNIC crew called Habs games, I thought Montreal loved Sekac and that he was regarded as an amazing find with a bright future by all sane people in hockey.

I think Habs fans were pretty happy with Sekac actually, it's just Therrien had absolutely no trust in him.

 

[Frank E]

The way the HNIC crew called Habs games, I thought Montreal loved Sekac and that he was regarded as an amazing find with a bright future by all sane people in hockey.

I think Habs fans were pretty happy with Sekac actually, it's just Therrien had absolutely no trust in him.

Maybe the habs want to get a little more grindy for a playoff run.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Maybe the habs want to get a little more grindy for a playoff run.

That's basically it. Sekac primarily played on their 3rd line with Prust and Eller, a role that doesn't really suit him. DSP will fill that role better, but Anaheim probably gets the better player back in return.

 

[Manson]

That's basically it. Sekac primarily played on their 3rd line with Prust and Eller, a role that doesn't really suit him. DSP will fill that role better, but Anaheim probably gets the better player back in return.

Exactly.  I like the trade for Montreal's playoff run and he's a young guy that could be effective on their 3rd line for a long time.  Good luck to Sekac too.  He looked pretty flashy early on and you could really see the potential.

 

[Joe S.]

Thank baby Jesus the habs didn't get kessel. Would have ruined their team.

 

[sickbeast]

Thank baby Jesus the habs didn't get kessel. Would have ruined their team.

A habs fan? What are you nuts? Mods we need to ban this guy!

 

[Manson]

Thank baby Jesus the habs didn't get kessel. Would have ruined their team.

I don't want that anchor.

 

[Joe S.]

Thank baby Jesus the habs didn't get kessel. Would have ruined their team.

I don't want that anchor.

I know. He's quite the anchor.

 

[sickbeast]

What are all these habs fans doing here? This is somehow allowed?