Kassian vs. Scrivens

[JHouly]

Strong rumor in Montreal.

Zach Kassian would be traded to Edmonton for Scrivens.

[LawMan]

Seems like a good deal for both sides and a case of two players who might be able to do some good with a change of scenery. Also, both are pending free agents so no longterm risk.

The Oilers would gladly give Scrivens away for free and the Habs probably like the idea of having an actual former NHL goalie given Price's injuries. Also, a trade is th only way Scrivens sees the NHL this season. Kassian probably also needs a new city to try and re-set himself personally and get his career back on track.

[rangerfan2430]

I've heard the rumor a lot lately and I can see it happening. Both guys are low risk and could use a change of teams

[CHunter]

Can Scrivens score goals? I mean how is he an upgrade to Condon or Tokarski on a team scoring less than 2 goals a game?

Nonetheless, getting something in return of Kassian would be a good deal I imagine....

[Shift Disturber]

Given his performance over the past two seasons, I don't see how Scrivens could help the Habs.

[Sulla]

But given his performance behind defensively conscious teams....

[Rato]

Edmonton is a goalie graveyard, see Dubnyk, so Scrivens can be a good option for a team in need for a goalie. But is really goaltending the problem in Montreal?

[Axeman33]

Edmonton is a goalie graveyard, see Dubnyk, so Scrivens can be a good option for a team in need for a goalie. But is really goaltending the problem in Montreal?

I am a firm believer in the statement: "If you aren't part of the solution, you are part of the problem". I don't see either of Condon or Tokarski as part of the solution. Is Scrivens part of the solution? I honestly don't know. His numbers in the AHL aren't that great. Hard to say how he would fare in Montreal but I don't think he would be any worse than what they are currently running out there. If they could get him for a guy like Kassian (who they seem to have given up on at this point) then I don't see the harm. His salary is higher but maybe they get the Oilers to eat some of it too.

At the end of the day, I don't see this as a loss for either side. It appears both players would love a new opportunity with a new team. Maybe it works out for both the teams and players involved.

[JHouly]

Done deal...

http://www.tsn.ca/canadiens-acquire-...ssian-1.414831

[rangerfan2430]

If Scrivens can put up numbers like he did in Los Angeles, he can't hurt the Canadiens

[Axeman33]

If Scrivens can put up numbers like he did in Los Angeles, he can't hurt the Canadiens

As a guy who plays goalie in beer leagues, I could put up those types of numbers playing behind that defensive corps in LA.

[rangerfan2430]

As a guy who plays goalie in beer leagues, I could put up those types of numbers playing behind that defensive corps in LA.

I doubt he can repeat the .930 SV%'s he posted in L.A., but I think it showed that he can be at least an average goalie

[2014olympicgold]

the AHL team didn't even want Kassian to play for them. I think this is a move to get a player out of their system and to bring in a goalie of any sort.

Also makes it seem like Price isn't really that close

[rangerfan2430]

Also makes it seem like Price isn't really that close

I think it definitely show that Price might be out longer than expected