Habs Fan in Edmonton

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Hutson is magic, he can see the ice better than anybody else. His hockey IQ is off the charts.

Agreed, bad or missed calls can go both ways and tend to even out over an 82 game schedule.

Another solid effort against another top team. I really liked their physical game tonight.

You are correct, I didn't read the novel and what you are disagreeing with had more to do with the post I was referencing. My bad on that. However I do think it will be a difficult decision for Hughes to make if the Habs are in the mix at the deadline and he is offered a 1st rounder for Savard. That would be difficult to turn down. I have no problem keeping Dvorak or Armia if they are in the mix as any return wouldn't be anything to write home about anyway. We will see if they can resign Evans by the deadline. If not, another tough decision to make.

And you did write a novel. Just saying that Hughes will have a tough decision to make because he might have to choose between sticking to the plan or keeping a bunch of assets that he might lose for nothing in order to go on a cup run. Don't think that's an outrageous assertion but if it inspires others to write a novel then so be it.

Fair points, tough to disagree with. Hughes may have some very tough decisions to make at the trade deadline. If Evans isn't resigned by then he is likely on the block. And they have played well without Savard. The young group is coming together. Stick to the plan!!

Awesome!! The Habs are on fire!!

I think almost everyone here would like to resign Evans. The question is, at what cost? At 3 million a year I sign him, at 4 million I don't. No question his shooting percentage is not sustainable. If you look at his entire career he has averaged 10 goals and 21 assists per 82 games (including this year). He is also excellent defensively, a great penalty killer and by all accounts a great team guy. I am not sure who the closest comparable would be.

So would I. The big question is would Evans? I suspect he is looking for a number closer to 4.

Perhaps he wouldn't, and maybe if he was on a 100 point pace then he and Miller would get along just fine. If he is struggling in Vancouver then maybe coming to a market like Montreal where he would be under the microscope even more is likely not a good idea. Hard to say what a change in scenery would do. But if you acquire him then he better get back to 100 pts a year otherwise it's a bad use of cap space. I don't think Hughes is willing to risk that.

Agreed, Petterson is being paid like a 100+ point center. He is not performing like one.

The 2nd half of the game was so much fun to watch. Hutson is pure magic.

Double gag!

Pettersson was a 100 point centre once (102 pts), he seems to have regressed. I am not that crazy about acquiring him either given his salary and the cost to acquire him. Not sure he is the guy you can count on come playoff time. I really like JT Miller but he is 31, doesn't really fit the time line and probably won't come here anyway.