Habs Fan in Edmonton

Thanks. Definitely sounds like Guerin was very interested,

We will find out the answer pretty soon, I would be thrilled with a PPG.

Over the course of his career Laine has scored 388 points in 480 games which is .81 pts/game and would work out to 66 pts. in 82 games. Now being an optimist, if Laine stays healthy and Dach stays healthy and Marty can work his magic on a player who hasn't been mentally healthy then certainly 75-80 pts is not out of the question. I think Marty is a confidence builder and will play a huge role in Laine's success this year. Finding a good fit on the other wing will also be important (assuming Laine and Dach play together). I find it interesting that in Laine's 1st 3 years he had more goals than assists whereas the last few years he has had more assists than goals. Perhaps his passing ability is somewhat under rated as we tend to focus on what a good shooter he is.

I can't pull up the article without registering but it does seem strange that a team with less than a million in cap space could pull off a deal when Waddell was pretty clear he didn't want to retain. I guess they would have to include some significant contracts. Certainly possible I guess if Guerin really wanted him.

I don't think they had a deal, perhaps Minny expressed an interest but they have almost zero cap room. It would have taken a whole lot of juggling to take on his contract.

Yes, he made it quite clear in the interview after the trade that he was happy to come here. I think his exact words were "it didn't take much convincing". The players seem happy to have him. I think Marty will be a great coach for him. Let's get going!!!!

It does sound very good. Could the Habs have too many good centres in a couple years with Beck and Hage also coming up? What a nice problem that would be.

Maybe with the Calgary pick if Florida misses the playoffs? Wishful thinking I know.

Florida did ok for a light team but it proves that skill/IQ is more important than size but if you can get both it's nice.

I was watching Marinaro's podcast recently where he and McCagg were talking about Reinbacher and McCagg said he had definitely grown so it will be interesting to see how he measures up at camp.

Good idea, but I like Orville as a nickname better, a good old fashioned name for an old school (maybe) type of defensemen.

Agree on both points. Oilers had no choice but to sign Draisaitl. If he goes then McDavid likely goes.

If that is correct then Hughes might end up looking like a genius for locking up his guys to long term contracts.

I think the number is no surprise, I expect McDavid will get in the 16M range but that will depend to some degree on what happens to the salary cap.

Draisaitl signs extension, no surprise. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/edmonton-oilers-sign-leon-draisaitl-to-eight-year-112m-extension-1.2168722