dlbalr Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Xavier Ouellet will be back in Laval (probably) next year. He's signed a one-year, two-way deal with the team. $700K in the NHL, $300K in the AHL, and a $400K guarantee. http://www.habsworld.net/2019/05/habs-re-sign-xavier-ouellet/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Its not bad to have a veteran D on Laval, and he'll likely be captain again. That said, I still want to see Walford get a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Commandant said: Its not bad to have a veteran D on Laval, and he'll likely be captain again. That said, I still want to see Walford get a deal. I think this just lowered the odds of Walford getting a deal. They're already at 39 contracts before re-signing any other RFA's. There will probably be three or four of those that get re-signed at least and they'll probably add a few UFAs as well between the Habs/Rocket. That will have them in the 46-48 range and they'll want to keep a couple of spots free for in-season moves. Unless they can move out someone already under contract, I can see them saying they don't have contract room for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, dlbalr said: I think this just lowered the odds of Walford getting a deal. They're already at 39 contracts before re-signing any other RFA's. There will probably be three or four of those that get re-signed at least and they'll probably add a few UFAs as well between the Habs/Rocket. That will have them in the 46-48 range and they'll want to keep a couple of spots free for in-season moves. Unless they can move out someone already under contract, I can see them saying they don't have contract room for him. Oh i agree And being the same position doesnt help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Surely hope he never dons a Habs jersey again, he just isn't good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 2 hours ago, DON said: Surely hope he never dons a Habs jersey again, he just isn't good enough. Ouellet, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 17 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Ouellet, right? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I wonder how a guy feels when he realizes that his NHL dream is probably never going to happen - that he's knocked at the door but that he's never going to be invited in. Do the Oullets of the world live in denial of this, always assuming/hoping that The Call is just around the corner? Or do they ease into life as a permanent AHLer and console themselves with the knowledge that at least they're making a living playing hockey? Just sorta curious about the cultural/psychological dynamics of the professional minors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 hour ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I wonder how a guy feels when he realizes that his NHL dream is probably never going to happen - that he's knocked at the door but that he's never going to be invited in. Do the Oullets of the world live in denial of this, always assuming/hoping that The Call is just around the corner? Or do they ease into life as a permanent AHLer and console themselves with the knowledge that at least they're making a living playing hockey? Just sorta curious about the cultural/psychological dynamics of the professional minors. I've often wondered this as well. What a huge let down. My cousin's kid will probably be drafted this year, and could very well fit into this fringe group. He will go straight to pro next year. ECHL or AHL. I don't think he can play junior again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 2 hours ago, DON said: ? You meant that you hope Ouellet never plays for the Habs again, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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