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Let's hope it works out. I guess we could end up waiting for a long time until the new CBA is settled, but at least we know that Gainey has a legitimate shot as re-signing AK.

All 16 goals were clutch? I will repeat myself one last time, so that maybe Ribeiro will understand: Ahem.. Yanic Perreault is a good hockey player. As a matter of fact, I think he would be a good asset for a few teams in this league. Unfortunately, there is probably no room for him in Montreal. Is that better?

Exactly :/)

I guess you can't understand my logic then. Points don't mean everything. Bulis is not paid as a scorer and never will be... but he's a damn good defenisve player that will only get better, especially playing along side Bonk. Yanic used to be a sniper so to speak but he is no longer the same threat he used to be. But that would be his role if he was re-signed. Face it, there is no way in hell he's going to play on the top two lines in Montreal unless there are injuries on the team. This team is getting deeper every year. But that's not good enough, and he's not as quick as he used to be. Quite simply there are younger players that can put up similar numbers for a fraction of what is costs to keep Perreault. Gainey wants a younger team with more energy, plain and simple. I know Yanic has always been slow, but jeeez... I never said he was a bad player and now you are getting defensive. What I did say was that he will not fit on this team. I also said that he can help out a different team by playing a different role.

I agree about keeping him for depth purposes, but I wouldn't agree that he is a solid scorer. Not anymore anyway. The fact is he is not the scorer he once was, and this team's goal is to constantly improve. Reason's why he doesn't quite fit in: - He's small, and doesn't really hit anyone - He's slowing down. Doesn't have the speed it takes to keep up with his teammates - He's not getting any younger Basically, Gainey has tried to make this team younger, bigger and more competitive at the same time. The upcoming season will be the toughest challenge for him so far, because expectations are higher now since the early to mid 90's. That's not to say that Perreault is washed up. I just think that Montreal is not the right place for him to be playing at this point in his career. He can still help out on another team.

Since Perreault probably will not be playing in Montreal next season, who do you think will pick him up? There are several teams in the league who need a good faceoff man, but that's about all he has left it seems. His shot is still deadly but he has no speed and that will play a factor in any contract negotiations he has with other teams. It's hard to say who would pick him up, but a team Ottawa may need him for his faceoff abilities. Still, I see him going to a younger team like Minnesota or Nashville.

Hello everyone, Greetings from Ottawa. I came across this site the other day, and it looks good! I'm originally from Montreal (born and raised) and I've been in Ottawa for the past 10 years, but the Habs are still my team. Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and I look forward to having some good conversations with you all. Go Habs Go! :hlogo: