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I did an article on this a few years ago, and deduced that the only thing that has changed with regards to Kaberle's play - is that of his linemates and the production (or lack thereof) on the powerplay.

We also rarely get to watch Kaberle effortlessly set up the powerplay now that initial powerplay face-offs happen in the offensive zone.

Still a fluid skater, excellent puck carrier and top-notch passer.

Methinks most people have been too busy watching Phaneuf, and neglect to realize that Kaberle was paired with Schenn on the second pairing after January.
 
Just last season Kaberle was playing on pace to almost a 70 points finish for half a season.

So unless the hit affected his stamina, I don't know how that is a factor ...
 
Interesting how Eklund posted that the rumours are Kaberle for Giroux or Carter.

giroux is an interesting name. 22 years old, 47 points this year and with Carter and Birere and such, maybe he's the odd man out come pay time soon.

Different player than Byfuglian but definetly more talented of the two. Could the skilled winger...and he's 22
 
I'd be very surprised that Philly would consider Giroux...but I'd be happy. He's not the 'power' we're supposedly looking for though.
 
Kaberle for Carter probably makes sense. Not that I'd be super stoked by it. But both have similarish money, both with only one year left on their deals, and both are similar level players.
 
Does Philadelphia make that trade given the Hamhuis acquisition though? They would have to move one of Carle or Coburn in all likelyhood.

Pronger - Timonen
Kaberle - Hamhuis
Carle/Coburn - Krajicek
Bartulis

That's an absurdly impressive group on the blueline.
 
teeds said:
Just spoke with someone in the "know". He said MLSE doesn't think Kaberle has ever been the same after that big hit that resulted in a concussion. He is definitely gone in two weeks. No question my source said. Fait accompli as they say.

Of course all the local trolls will say that is not anything new. And my reply is whatever.
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I can't say I disagree with MLSE here.

Kabby is still good in spurts, but I don't think he's been the same guy since that hit either.

For the first half of last year, it looked like the old kabby was back for the first time in a while, but then he faded badly.

as I've mentioned before, kabby kind of annoyed me last year.
 
JaysCyYoung said:
Does Philadelphia make that trade given the Hamhuis acquisition though? They would have to move one of Carle or Coburn in all likelyhood.

Pronger - Timonen
Kaberle - Hamhuis
Carle/Coburn - Krajicek
Bartulis

That's an absurdly impressive group on the blueline.
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Philly is the only team i can think of, that really really doesnt NEED Kaberle


a deal they should look into would be Gagne for TIm THomas and a prospect.
 
I don't think the Flyers are going for Kabby afte they got Hamhuis. Sure, they may upgrade on Carle or Coburn, but they'd have to give up some young forwards up front to accomplish that, and I don't think that's in their best interest.

If I were the Flyers, I'd keep my 6 defensemen as is, and try to improve in goal instead.

Obviously, if I were the Flyers, I'd also trade for Kabby and not Hamhuis to begin with ... but they already chose to go the other route.
 
JaysCyYoung said:
Does Philadelphia make that trade given the Hamhuis acquisition though? They would have to move one of Carle or Coburn in all likelyhood.

Pronger - Timonen
Kaberle - Hamhuis
Carle/Coburn - Krajicek
Bartulis

That's an absurdly impressive group on the blueline.
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yeah, not sure.

But I wouldn't be shocked to see them trade for a guy like Kabby, even if they don't get rid of Coburn or Carle - their 3rd pair was such a liability in the playoffs that it really, really hurt them and arguably cost them the cup.

But it does make a kabby deal with them less likely for sure.
 
Kaberle 'faded' when Ron Wilson started giving him shit icetime....
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No, I don't think so. Could be pure coincidence, but I really think Kabby's production dropped when Komisarek was sidelined.
 
number17 said:
No, I don't think so. Could be pure coincidence, but I really think Kabby's production dropped when Komisarek was sidelined.
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Kaberle had 11 points in the 17 games between when Komisarek left the lineup and the Olympic break.....(53pt pace)......he was fine, without Komi.


It wasn't until after the Olympics that Wilson started dropping his icetime, and his game dropped off. (2 points in 21 games.....1 PP point)
 
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