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I love Armia on that 4th line and able to move up and down the line up when injuries or slumps hit … but he is a luxury at that price. I thot he was gone. that right side is so deep, something has to give - someone is moving out or playing in their off wing (Toffoli +). that said, I do think players like Armia are what’s needed in the post season so if the cap can be managed, he may be a luxury for bubble teams but a necessary cog in championship teams. we need another finisher and a more experienced C up front - so seems to me that a couple of forwards need to be traded or hope they can do the Kucherov.

Here here! I’ll second that one! I ALWAYS appreciate their insight - they are rarely wrong but when they are, they totally own it. No one has a perfect crystal ball, but they seem correct more often than not … more often than most NHL GMs!

Maybe Mailloux needs his own thread. As long as things don’t get ugly between posters, the conversation has value. But that way, those who have said their piece can go back to read more about it if and when they want to.

Absolutely. it’s a crime. admittedly, I’m on the side of hoping it was an immature lapse in judgement - but it’s still a crime. she agreed to be with him. She perhaps agreed to the pic. But she most definitely didn’t agree for that pic to be shared anywhere beyond between the two of them. He should pay for what he did. I’m just not convinced ending his hockey career is the price he must pay. And he could either spend the next year paying for his crime alone or spend the next year paying for his crime with a network of people that have a vested interest in his future success (Habs organization). He may not be deserving of the support he will get from the Habs organization - but he will benefit from it and hopefully the Habs will too.

I agree. I wouldn’t have written him off or jumped on drafting him if I were MB. I’d have made my own opinion based on an interview. I’d then assess if this was a boy/man that can turn it around (true remorse, acceptance of consequences etc) or not. deal with the reality of the consequences - but then be there to offer a second chance. if Mailloux’s actions did reflect an event (or season) of lapse of judgement - then we will be glad MB got him and not some other club. If Mailloux is an A-hole through and through, then yep - wasted pick and a significant part of MB’s legacy. gotta figure it came down to the interview MB had with him and his assessment that Logan is going to learn from this and ultimately be an NHLer.

Well …. I like that they say he is first round talent. I like that he is from the Knights program. I just need to hope that his remorse and regret is sincere and that the Habs have done their due diligence. if MB thought he would be available in the 2nd round, he’d have waited. Someone was going to select him - hopefully we end up on being glad we did. the number of people (men mainly) viewing pornography that uses (abuses) sex trafficked women is huge. None of us to play the holy card. I, for one, am upset and disgusted every time another human is abused. I’d expect him to pay for his crime. But, I also believe in forgiveness and that people can turn their lives around. The kid is too young to write him off for life.

Shouldn’t have played the Kevin Weekes touch his ear drinking game.

Encouraging to me to see Coronato go 14 to Calgary. Farrell was as good or better than him last season. Seems like a good sign that the Habs got great value for that Farrell pick. Time will tell!

I’d be happy to have the Drouin of 2 seasons ago before his injury and the first part of last season. I, for one, would bet we get the good Drouin. Not so good that we win that trade, but good enough that his contract isn’t an issue (2nd line forward production).

Plus we saw what happens when the Habs buy in to DD’s system. We have a training camp and full season. Team should perform closer to potential because of that too - depending on how DD adjusts to opposition adjustments.

The thot that Carey might have played his last game as a Hab is surreal. I’m having a hard time getting my mind around it. i was hoping the Habs could build on their playoff success with more of a few upgrades rather than a reload, reset or rebuild. yet - I can see how logically it’s best to find a cheaper goaltending option so the cap space can be used elsewhere … but emotionally, I really wanted Carey to retire a Hab AND have his name engraved at least once in Lord Stanley’s Cup. for now, I’ll wait until 8pm Wednesday and trust that MB has a plan … one that keeps Carey in the fold AND makes the team ready for a successful 2021-22 season.

They’d likely then just wait until after the expansion draft.

I was more worried about the Sens BEFORE they hired Pierre McGuire. he isn’t an analytics guy - heavily leans on the eye test according to an Athletic article last week. Of course it takes both, but Dorion has the team on the brink of relevant again - the Sens were strong for the last half of last season … but if McGuire is either GM in waiting or Dorion’s new boss, the Sens will take a step backwards imho.

Stats are fun. That was his pace this season if you don’t include the playoffs where he scored 2 goals in 22 games (after 14 in 35 for the regular season before being injured). yet in his career he has only been over 30 twice. Twice. Ever. Hey tho - I don’t want to be on the side of dogging Gally - I love his drive and energy - he is the heart and soul. but numbers are what they are. He is currently the highest paid forward on the Habs next season and if he doesn’t produce, whether that is because of injury, production decline or assigned checking role, he will he overpaid and be more at risk to being a cap casualty.

Sadly, Gallagher’s new salary makes him the one overpaid now. He looked like a great 3rd line player this season. If that’s the case, he’s the one to move. Toffoli, Anderson, KK, Suzuki, Caufield are 5 of the top 6 moving forward and none should be moved. Danault, Gallagher, Lehkonen/Armia being 3rd line. Unless the 4th line is on real cheap salaries, I’m worry Gally is the expendable one.

If Toffoli was injured in the playoffs as reported; then the last thing the Habs should do is ship out on of their few finishers. He isn’t the guy I’d move for the needed Dman.

I don’t mind Bouchard heading out west to learn how to be an nhl head coach. He cuts his teeth there and then the Habs can hire him in 5 years. Habs always seem to groom French Canadian head coaches so they have better success elsewhere, maybe it can go the other way around this time with Bouchard.

I heard a radio host suggest the best head coach in the Habs system is Richardson. He was at the helm for the most significant series win vs Vegas and during those games it could be argued the Habs played their most complete games against top opposition. I’d hope Richardson is ok waiting a year or 2 to give Ducharme time to flame out and work on his French.

Ducharme should get a 3-4 year deal. Enough that he is secure; not so long that he can’t be fired if the players tune him out, his systems are countered, or he ended up being the fortunate beneficiary of a fluke run (oh god I hope it’s not #3). ideal to me is to sit down with Weber and work out a scenario that is best for the team. For example, expose him so the Habs can protect a different Dman but have him announce if he gets selected by Seattle, he’ll just retire - basically scare off the Kraken. I think even with his cap hit, he can help the team - just not as a top 2 Dman, instead as a 3-5. danault - I hope he comes back. We need the French Canadian (I don’t like politics mixing with my sports, but it is what it is) and he is a great shut down Forward. I just hope he is paid as a shut down forward and not as a scoring center. MB’s original offer was good and fair, maybe up it 1/2 mil per as a playoff reward and a saving face/show of respect to Danault.

Makes sense that Toffoli was injured as well as others - what doesn’t is this - was an injured Toffoli et al better options than KK and Tatar?

Proud of this team. This season will go down in my memory as positive. Pity we didn’t come out on top, but I’m hopeful for the future. Now MB - go get us a puck moving d man! I think that’s the missing piece to help drive the offense.

Romanov seems to be getting more ice - are my eyes lying to me?

Y’all likely have noticed this ages ago, but everyone has the exact same helmet! I miss the days of players having their own helmet brand/style. Mark messier (mike McPhee) or butch goring to name 2. Even Wayne Gretzky.

Am I just a Habs fan or is the Perry penalty bogus? I didn’t think that necessarily was embellishment.

Tampa penalty yet blew whistle when Habs had the puck. also - thot linesman kept puck in Habs zone on one clear attempt during TB PP … zebras need to get it together!! Or get on our side!!