Comments for Andrei Kostitsyn vs. Max Pacioretty at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 6 out of 6 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:50:40 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/laidlaw/3855-andrei-kostitsyn-vs-max-pacioretty#comment-15540 Steve, I found it funny when you described Kostitsyn's production as "consistent" since he's one of the more streaky players in the league. I'm not disagreeing since his annual totals are consistently at 0.55 ppg but on a weekly or monthly basis it's a completely different story - "consistently inconsistent". Cheers, Chewd - Chewd Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:18:07 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/laidlaw/3855-andrei-kostitsyn-vs-max-pacioretty#comment-15513 There is no way that the Habs trade either of them, regardless of who plays in the top 6. First, the player who doesn't start the year on one of the first two lines will eventually have a chance to do mso in the season due to injury or a slump from one of the top 6 players. Second, the Habs are a playoffs team, and they aim for home ice advantage. Since AK46 is signed to a one year contract before becoming an UFA, he is the typical rental player that could fetch a return like a prospect or a pick. That mean that a trade would not make the team better in the short term. Unless the Habs have an horrible start and fall out of contention vry early in the season, I don't see that happening. AK46 will play the entire season in Montreal, bu the Canadiens will probably lose him for nothing at the end of the season. Maybe not the best asset management, but that is the situation rignt now. As for Pacioretty, he he's still a top prospect, so he'll stick in Montreal for years to come, even if he has to start the year on the third line. That said, the value of AK46 might be higher on another team, but I doubt it. He has been given every chance to succeed in Montreal, regularly playing on th top line and getting PP time. He has all the talent in the world, but his intensity is inconsistent and his hockey IQ is below average. You will have to set your expectations for what he is, which is a 50-60 pts player with lengthy hot and cold streaks. Hope it helps - habs83 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:59:22 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/laidlaw/3855-andrei-kostitsyn-vs-max-pacioretty#comment-15511 If there is a loser in MTL between the 2 of them, would you see that as a big trade possibility? My feeling on that is that if it's AK74 that loses the match, he could get traded, and Max on the other would be kept as his future value should (as he is younger) not be affected. I have AK74 in a keeper pool, and I'm not sure if the future value of AK74 is really going to be affected in either cases. I have a feeling that he could be an easy top 6 in a lot of teams, and that his current value in MTL is actualy lower than his ''real'' value. What do you think? Could MTL afford to keep AK74 even if he loses the top 6 spot? - RCF Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:48:20 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/laidlaw/3855-andrei-kostitsyn-vs-max-pacioretty#comment-15510 The only question mark is the health of Eller who could be back for the first game of the season or only be able to play in november. In his absence, Desharnais can fill the void as the 3rd line center before switching to the wing when Eller comes back. He played on the wing in the playoffs and looked pretty good. - habs83 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:02:05 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/laidlaw/3855-andrei-kostitsyn-vs-max-pacioretty#comment-15508 I'm sure than Eller and Kostityn are pretty set for the beginning of the season. Your comment was accurate and sized the situation perfectly. - eribelan Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:55:25 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/laidlaw/3855-andrei-kostitsyn-vs-max-pacioretty#comment-15505 Very good article and arguments. I agree with every thing you wrote except one...that the loser of thhis cage match would not hold any fantasy relevance. I also think that AK46 will start the year on the 3rd line, but I also think that this 3rd line will surprise a lot of people. Last season, AK46 had some of his best games when he played with Lars Eller. The other winger on that line was the supremely talented (!) Travis Moen. Replace Moen by Desharnais, and you get yourself a pretty decent 3rd line. The main match-up will be for PP time. Late in the season last year, Desharnais was getting more and more PP time, and prior to his injury, Pacioretty was a goal scoring machine on the PP. That is what will hurt AK46 production, but I believe he will still get 20 goals - 50 pts. - habs83 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:41:54 +0100