Countdown to the trade deadline: GMs under the most pressure
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Posted by Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun
ESPN.com
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LeBrun: Montreal is indeed an intriguing club heading into the deadline. After the Schneider deal, Gainey said he had cap room for one more deal. And unlike most other GMs in the league right now, he’s got no long-term cap issues since half his team is slated for unrestricted free agency. In other words, he would be less afraid to pick up a player with term left on his deal. But one guy I believe would be a great playoff pickup and who doesn’t have a contract past this season is Ian Laperriere. He’s the kind of gritty, character guy the Habs need so much right now. And if Laperriere doesn’t sign an extension with the Avs over the next few days, he’ll likely be available come Wednesday.
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Countdown to the trade deadline: GMs under the most pressure