Rutherford: Seidenberg, Babchuk out

Submitted by Javier_Serna on 07/24/2009 - 14:17

Carolina Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford said the trade for defenseman Aaron Ward does, indeed, mean that defenseman Dennis Seidenberg it out.

Ward, a member of the Hurricanes’ 2006 Stanley Cup team, will be paired with the Hurricanes’ highest-paid defenseman, Joni Pitkanen. Ward and Pitkanen both play big minutes, one reason they’re a good fit, Rutherford said.

“I have a lot of respect for him as a player,” said Rutherford. “He’s a big strong player that can play a lot of minutes. There’s no adjustment for him. He knows the city. He knows the team. He knows the system.”

The trade shipped forward Patrick Eaves, who was due to make $1.4 million this year, and a fourth round pick to the Boston Bruins for Ward, who is due $2.5 million this year. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year, and Rutherford said he won’t try to lock in Ward before then.

“We’ll wait,” said Rutherford. “There’s a lot of players’ contracts that are up at the end of the year. It doesn’t mean we won’t re-sign some of the players or most of them or Aaron.”

Asked about how Hurricanes forward Scott Walker, who punched Ward in the face during the Eastern Conference Semifinals, would get along, Rutherford didn’t think it would be a problem.

“As a team, we were competing against Aaron,” said Rutherford. “We’ll support him now. Everything is fine.”

Ward, who continued to live in Cary through joining the New York Rangers as a free agent and a subsequent trade to the Bruins, was still quite popular here, though his image took a hit here during the Walker incident, when accusations flew back and forth.

“It only took a hit because the fans are like the players,” said Rutherford. “They’re emotionally attached and they want to win. Aaron Ward has a lot of fans here and he’s well respected. That [incident] will be long in the past by the time opening night comes.”

Rutherford, asked if could have kept Seidenberg for the $2.5 million Ward will make, said losing Eaves’ contract neutralizes the salary cap.

“You can’t do it that way,” said Rutherford. “It’s offset by moving the other contract out. We’d have to get Seidenberg for $1.1 [million] then.”

Statistically, Ward and Seidenberg have similar numbers. Neither player had much of an offensive flair (Ward had three goals and seven assists; Seidenberg had five goals and 25 assists). Ward had 151 hits (55th in the league) while Seidenberg had 146 (62nd). Besides, Rutherford said, a defenseman can’t be judged by points.

Rutherford didn’t shy away from saying Ward was the better, more experienced player. Ward has 14 years of NHL experience and has been a part of three Stanley Cup teams (two with the Detroit Red Wings). Seidenberg has six years of NHL experience.

“We feel he’s a better all-around player. It’s not just the financial part of it,” said Rutherford. “Ward is bigger and stronger. … Aaron Ward has won Stanley Cups. It’s not just about points. ... It’s just the whole package. It’s his overall experience. He’s got several more years of consistent play.”

Rutherford said that defenseman Anton Babchuk, who wanted more than the $1 million the Canes offered him this year (he is a restricted free agent with no arbitration rights), will not be back with the team.

“We’ve moved on from him,” said Rutherford. “He’s either going to get traded or I guess his other option is to play in Russia.”

Rutherford also said defenseman Frank Kaberle’s contract will be bought out next week. He’s owed $2.2 million this year, but the Hurricanes can buy him out for two-thirds of that salary and split the payments over the next two seasons.

Asides from that, Rutherford said all that’s left is to look out for some good deals.

“There’s still some very useful players out there that will probably come at a reduced price,” he said.

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Mon, 07/27/2009 - 21:00 — AN0NYM0US

Heard that Patrick Eaves cleared waivers. Anyone know what's going on with him now? Bueler? Anyone?

Player Reasoning

Mon, 07/27/2009 - 13:35 — Skyliner

Interesting how a player wants a big salary boost when he has a good year, but does not want to take a pay cut when he has a poor one. Bab and Seidenberg did OK (part of last season) , but have no real credentials beyond that. I would have never brought Bab back after he absconded to Russia. The team does not need malcontents with personality traits that tend to disrupt team harmony. Don't think we'll see other teams beating down their doors to sign them, either! I do believe our defense will improve this year over last. I do question Ward's signing, but then Mr. Rutherford brought back Paul Maurice and under his leadership the team went deep into the layoffs last season. Still, I think Seidenderg is a superior talent to Gleason. So let's move Frank out, hopefully get at least a good draft pick for Bab, maybe see if any of the Albany boys are ready to play defense, and look for a great season. I can hardly wait!

trading for older players

Mon, 07/27/2009 - 07:03 — greg_98

JR has trades up in age once again ,babchuck was mid twenties and seidenberg was late twenties and ward is late thirties....lets see we get rid of a great defensemen and and a good one with a big body and great shot and get a defenseman near the end of his career,,,, I for one am not gushing for you JR.....spin it ant way you want to to about how good you think the defense will be ......

What about Alberts?

Mon, 07/27/2009 - 11:42 — fizzbee

Greg, you failed to even mention Andrew Alberts who is 28, only a year older than Seidenberg. I'd trade Ward for Babchuck any day -- his defense and skating was suspect at best. We now have the offensive defensemen in Pitkanen and Corvo, and we have the tough defensemen Ward and Alberts to complement them. Kudos to JR for his work!

Seidenberg is great????

Mon, 07/27/2009 - 10:27 — jgrant641

Seidenberg is great???? really???
Ward is proven, he played last year along side Norris trophy winner Chara, and a lot of people attribute chara's great season to Ward.

Every team ward goes to gets better. You can have seidenberg, while he is young, youth in defense isn't always a plus. D-men take longer to mature.

berg isnt great

Tue, 07/28/2009 - 12:21 — clementnorman

hes above average and small. he was also like minus 10. ward is a huge upgrade and will be on the top pairing.

Ward a top pairing?

Wed, 07/29/2009 - 06:54 — greg_98

a huge upgrade?you must be kidding.....what about age ? I am the only one that belives you actually get what you pay for,,,bargain basement players that will take you to the cup....this can be debated for months, and in 6 months time you can say 'I told you so' but I belive and sadly I will be the one saying it

seidenberd is great

Mon, 07/27/2009 - 13:11 — greg_98

Chara has a physical presense that is great on his own , Ward is not the reason he is a norris trophy winner , Seidenberg was a great defensemen for us last year, played a lot of minutes made hits, blocked shots, yes I think he was a good part of our defense last year,Age is a factor for defense but late thirties.....that brings wesley , hedican and others to mind Great players but on the wrong side of age .....

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Mon, 07/27/2009 - 08:30 — Canes73

Greg, there's a lot more to consider here than just the age of the players involved. Seidenberg is a capable defenseman but he is obviously overvalued himself financial as evidenced by the fact that no one has signed him yet. And although I liked Seidenberg, at 27 he is not as good as Ward at 36. Ward is also a more physical defenseman which the Canes clearly need. We may have won the NJ and Boston series but they really took their toll on us from a physical standpoint. In order to take the next step, we need to be the team dishing out some of that punishment and wearing down the other team. Also, looking ahead to the 2010/11 season and the impending drop of the salary cap, it is important to have flexibility. Many teams will be forced to dump salary and there will be fewer teams vying for FA's. Aaron Ward and many other Canes players are in the final year of their contracts so the Canes will have a great opportunity to pick up players as needed as well as have the roster room to bring in some of their young prospects.

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Fri, 07/24/2009 - 17:05 — ddd

Glad Babchuck is gone. Not a good defensive player at all. Does having a hard slap shot really justify more then $1e6/season?

While I

Fri, 07/24/2009 - 15:38 — esteban1949

While I like others here would love to be able to keep Dennis, but let's be honest...if the guy who has all but publically said he wants more money...and here it is 4 weeks & 2 days since free agent madness struck the NHL,
If what the Canes offered wasn't good enough, what makes anyone of us here think that if there was a way to keep Dennis...would he be any better player ? Personally his actions tell all that he wants & desires to move on...So as much as i hate the " business sie of Hockey...let JR do his magic...and get all of this done and over with, so we, the fans, can get our "lives" back in line..and go on...to the Playoffs yet again, and maybe ( dare i say it) The Cup ?

Go Canes !!

Busy blue line

Fri, 07/24/2009 - 15:08 — Hockeydog

I'd still like to see Seidenberg back, but that would leave a crowded defensive corps. Having 7 NHL defensemen wouldn't leave any opportunity for the team to have one of the Rats come up and get some seasoning.

Come on

Fri, 07/24/2009 - 14:24 — WAStout

Get The Berg back...between dumping Kabs and Babs...we should scrape some deal together...Come on JR....make it happen....heck of a D there.

The Berg has no spot here

Sat, 07/25/2009 - 08:34 — C_Leaguer

The Berg has no spot here now. He'd have to be a depth guy, and he's not going to do that.

Kaberle's contract is too high which makes him untradable. Plus, buying him out gives him the best chance to play elsewhere in the league.

Babchuk will get traded, and I would not be surprised for it to be for a pick in the fourth round, just like the pick given up for Ward.

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