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**RatedR10** · 02-26-2013, 05:18 PM

So, Gagne traded back to the Flyers and now Erik Cole traded to Dallas for Michael Ryder. I can't believe the Habs got rid of that contract. Happy with the deal.

**DubC** · 02-26-2013, 06:19 PM

Not really upset to see him go, he had a decent run last seasos but during the playoffs he was a no show.

Joel Anthony · 02-27-2013, 12:49 AM

Panthers were up 4-1..
At that point, I said, just wait until they blow it.
And of course - they did.
But they actually pulled one out for once.
Imagining where this team would be right now without all of the collapses/chokes we've had this season.

Maelstrom21 · 02-27-2013, 09:20 AM

The Ryder for Cole deal is very intriguing. I've always been a fan of Cole's grit and Ryder can simply put the puck in the net. Craig Button on TSN said that there was some tension between Cole and PK Subban which I was totally unaware of. Dallas will be a team to watch at the trade deadline when they decide whether they are loading up to make it or if they decide to move some guys. Stephane Robidas is a real valuable guy who I saw in the rumors on some hockey dirtsheets. There's always Jaromir Jagr, too.

**RatedR10** · 02-27-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Maelstrom21

The Ryder for Cole deal is very intriguing. I've always been a fan of Cole's grit and Ryder can simply put the puck in the net. Craig Button on TSN said that there was some tension between Cole and PK Subban which I was totally unaware of. Dallas will be a team to watch at the trade deadline when they decide whether they are loading up to make it or if they decide to move some guys. Stephane Robidas is a real valuable guy who I saw in the rumors on some hockey dirtsheets. There's always Jaromir Jagr, too.

A big part of the deal is the mere fact that Erik Cole didn't want to be in Montreal anymore, apparently. Something with his family or along those lines. He didn't want to be there anymore and his play on-ice was very inconsistent this season, so it's a better deal. It also opens up salary cap space for the Habs this summer with Ryder's contract coming to an end.