Coyotes Acquire Morris From Boston

[blackngold]

I think I know why the B's got so little for Ward. He had a NTC, and was probably picky about what team he waived it for. He played a long time in Phoenix and still has a house down there, so that was probably one of, if not the only team, he'd waive it for.

[canuckfan]

Originally Posted by HordiBrusk29

Very good pick up for Phoenix. I can't believe it only took a 4th round pick to acquire him.

Me neither, especially considering it took second rounders to secure the likes of Leopold and Sutton. I'm actually kinda surprised Phoenix wanted him back in the first place, but for a 4th rounder, why not? Good deal for the Coyotes.

[HordiBrusk29]

Originally Posted by canuckfan

Me neither, especially considering it took second rounders to secure the likes of Leopold and Sutton. I'm actually kinda surprised Phoenix wanted him back in the first place, but for a 4th rounder, why not? Good deal for the Coyotes.

The Coyotes have been without Kurt Sauer since the first game of the season. They have been trying to upgrade on defense for months now. Morris is familiar with the team and never really wanted to leave Phoenix to begin with. And given the fact Maloney gave up little to nothing to get him back it was a no brainer decision.

[canuckfan]

Thats true, and Morris had a no trade claus right, so he would have had to waive it for this deal to work and go back to Phoenix, so obviously its a deal that makes sense on both sides of the coin.

[HordiBrusk29]

Originally Posted by canuckfan

Thats true, and Morris had a no trade claus right, so he would have had to waive it for this deal to work and go back to Phoenix, so obviously its a deal that makes sense on both sides of the coin.

Yes that's correct. He still has a home here and wanted to come back eventually so the Bruins possibly had their hand forced to accept less than what they wanted to for Morris.

[Svyatoslav]

"I never had the opportunity to play in the playoffs there," said Morris. "I think it's a great thing for that city, I think the fans are going to love it. I think we have a team there — obviously you look at the acquisition of Wolski — you're bringing in guys that want to win."

[Isles4life]

Good pickup by the Coyotes, I'm really surprised they were able to get Morris from the Bruins for that cheap.

[bigjohnson]

Can anyone confirm that the 4th Round pick in 2011 the Bruins got in return will turn into a 3rd Round selection if Morris is resigned by the Coyotes in the off-season?

I swear I heard/read it somewhere, but can't get a confirmation.

[dumby]

Originally Posted by bigjohnson

Can anyone confirm that the 4th Round pick in 2011 the Bruins got in return will turn into a 3rd Round selection if Morris is resigned by the Coyotes in the off-season?

I swear I heard/read it somewhere, but can't get a confirmation.

That is correct, conditional pick. I would say the chances of resigning him are good as he kept his home here and his family is pretty entrenched in the community.

[cobolt]

I knew this signing would not pan out well, not a good fit for Boston