Anton Babchuk

[CSharp]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

It's probably too late to use him anymore. One more game until the deadline; I don't think any sensible manager is going to change their opinion on a player after seeing him play only one game.

Still use him to either do damage to ppl standing in front of the opposition goalie or just use him to the end of the season and see if he needs to be re-signed. Hate to see another cannon from the point let go because a coach doesn't know how to use him properly. When Babchuck was used properly, I thought he was effective on both ends of the ice. He's definitely way more effective than Butler on the point.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

I would have been playing him for the last couple weeks as well. He might not be great, but if he scored a few goals on the PP he could garner a little interest as a depth D for the playoffs. I also would have sent Brodie to the AHL for a playoff push for them as well.

Giordano Wideman
Butler Sarich
Smith Babchuk

Then get what you can for Babchuk.

Brodie is an NHL defenseman. He doesn't need to be in the AHL, nor does he deserve it. Screwing with him to trade Anton Babchuk is absurd.

[browna]

He had terrible attitude problems in CAR which is why Rutherford got rid of him, as he wanted more ice time after having a good stretch of games.

He was happy here for half a season, demanded more, and played well. Enough to convince Feaster to sign him for 2 more years somehow, and then the level of self importance set him on this.

Now, he's clearly out of shape...the game or two he played a couple weeks ago, Sarich looked like a bullet train compared to him.

[Flame Of Liberty]

so are you guys saying 2 years for $4 mil total?

[TurnedTheCorner]

The name sounds vaguely familiar...

[doctajones428]

He was great, until Sutter mishandled him

[Phanuthier]

He always had sheltered minutes, yes even under Big Meanie Brent (one of the best years of his career) ... pretty obvious to see his had huge deficiencies in his game... can't believe management/Feaster thought this guy would be a top 4 guy and get 50 points. Huge mistake.