Pronger Wants out of Edmonton

[Adelpiero]

June 23, 2006

Sportsnet.ca -- The Oilers' improbable run to the Stanley Cup finals may ultimately end with the trade of one of the team's biggest contributors: Chris Pronger.

According to Sportsnet sources, Pronger wants out.

The defenceman is believed to have some personal issues that may be alleviated by a move.

Neither the Oilers nor the Pronger camp will comment on the matter with respect to the hulking defenceman's privacy. However, it is believed Pronger made his position clear with Edmonton's management before departing for a vacation Friday morning.

Word of his unrest surfaced prior to the playoffs, and with it the understanding that trade discussions between Pronger and Kevin Lowe had taken place during the season.

However, the Oilers run to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final overshadowed Pronger's personal battles and it was hoped Edmonton's post-season success would help soothe his geographic battles.

Unfortunately, that doesn't appear to be the case and the topic was raised earlier this week.

"He wants out," a source close to the situation told Sportsnet.

Question is, will the Oilers appease Pronger or hold him accountable to a contract that has four years remaining?

It most certainly will be a hot topic of discussion this weekend at the Entry Draft; lumped in with the ongoing speculation around Roberto Luongo's future in Florida.

Knowing the situation, maybe a Pronger for Luongo swap makes sense? Assuming of course, Pronger and family would relocate to Florida and Luongo will agree to any multi-year deal.

Perhaps a move back to St. Louis is what the player is after?

Regardless, Kevin Lowe and the Edmonton Oilers hold the cards and if trade is considered this weekend, the asking price will be understandably high.



Here's the link...

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article. ... 53924_3904

[The Rat Pack]

There are a lot of rumors that Pronger, Ryan Mullet & Laraque despise MacTavish.

This could be the start of a mass exodus from Edmonton.

I hope they took pictures because the party is over up there.

[al?]

Knowing the situation, maybe a Pronger for Luongo swap makes sense?

Not a chance. Edmonton is going to go with Roloson next year.....they gave up a lot to get him and he has become a part of that team.

I would've thought the same thing about Pronger. Just as I was gaining a modicum of respect for the guy, he starts bitching about having to make his millions in the frozen tundra of GarlicTown.

Even I would live in Edmonton for $7 mil. Pronger is a world class a-hole.


p.s....I would like to see the Wings make a play for Luongo. Trade Datsyuk and Osgood for Luongo and a draft pick......that would work.

[Adelpiero]

this guy knows and talks to pronger, on the record and off. he actually knows some shit.


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[Joey Moss]

D'oh,

Oh well, what can we get for a stud d-man who was 1 win away from winning the Conn Smythe and is under contract for 4 more years at only 6.25/year.