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36 minutes ago, dlbalr said:
I didn't have much interest in him. He's an even-strength-only player and there isn't a spot for someone like that unless that player is bringing an element the rest of the lineup doesn't have. Beauvillier doesn't have that.
I didn't have much interest either. Not good enough for top 6 but not a grinder either, better ways to spend 2.75 million.
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Ehlers signs with the Canes, no big surprise.
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2 hours ago, Commandant said:
We have so many retired numbers and rightly so, we cant have special unwritten rules for numbers that arent retired
Yes, otherwise we will eventually end up with players having 3 digit numbers.
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3 minutes ago, GHT120 said:
There are no real UFA options remaining, so "screw it" now means either standing pat or giving up a fair bit in terms of assets to trade for someone comparable.
That is correct, a team might just decide to stand pat instead and save the cap room for the trade deadline.
I know Commandant has mentioned Roslovic before. I wonder if the fact he is unsigned means a lack of interest or he is asking too much. I think he would be a marginal upgrade but maybe on a 1 year deal?
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2 minutes ago, GHT120 said:
Or who has a couple of offers and is playing chicken to see which team blinks first
The danger with that is that one team might get tired of waiting and say "screw it" and go in a different direction, then he is left with one choice. I don't think with Ehlers that it's all about the money.
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Interesting that Ehlers hasn't signed yet. You would think he wants to go to a contender that obviously must have cap room. Carolina fits the bill, so does Winnipeg. I thought the Leafs would take a run at him to replace Marner but they would have to do some juggling to have enough cap room.
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7 minutes ago, JoeLassister said:
Ouch, indeed..
If Ken Holland is trying to turn the Kings into the oldest team in the NHL then he is well on his way. Looks like desperation to me.
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3 hours ago, Commandant said:
I keep saying it but there are no Cs there this summer.
No good ones anyway. No point in trying to put a square peg into a round hole.
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6 minutes ago, tomh009 said:
Hughes said in an interview yesterday that it's not possible to do everything in one summer. Dobson and Bolduc are both long-term additions to the Habs' core, and Dobson, in particular, elevates the Habs' D to near-elite level (and maybe elite depending on Reinbacher's and other young defenders' development).
The loss of Armia and Dvorak ($5.4M AAV!) hurts the PK but this is a short-term issue that will be addressed through either internal development or through the addition of another forward.
Excellent post, agree 100%. There just wasn't the right 2C available so why waste assets on a center that will make you marginally better. Hughes used assets to substantially upgrade the defense and this will pay long term dividends.
Rome wasn't built in a day but we are getting closer.
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6 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:
I guess we’re not in on Ehlers, eh?
I very much doubt it and not interested. Don't want to overpay for a winger who is talented but not overly physical. Also not really the cap space to pay him without moving other assets.
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2 hours ago, alfredoh2009 said:
thanks for stating the obvious. I was not criticizing management, just expressing my disappointment since I believe that the Habs will be missing a decent left-handed center.I would also love to see them get a left hand center to complement Suzuki but Duchene resigned in Dallas, Tavares resigned in Toronto and my personal favourite who I think would be perfect, Bo Horvat, was not likely not available or cost too much. Hughes just played the hand he was dealt. Maybe a surprise to come.
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18 minutes ago, IN THE HEARTS OF MEN said:
His name is Dach... hes getting a 2nd chance...
That's what it's looking like and I think that was always in the back of Hughes mind that if he can't make the right trade then Dach will get another chance.
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6 minutes ago, BCHabnut said:
My bad. Traded from flames for a bag of pucks.
And then that bag of pucks turned into Lane Hutson. Very nice asset management although some might disagree. Lol
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59 minutes ago, Habs said:
Lots of great points in this thread. I do agree that Mailloux could be a great rd but Bolduc has shown a greater progression curve than Mailloux. 19 goals of the minutes he had last year was a great year. I have been searching for some reactions to the trade and some Blues fans think it was a terrible trade. Calling it Armstrong s worst deal. So that’s a good sign for us.Bolduc is a Nice addition and fits our roster well. Nice work Hughes.
I also checked the Blues fans reactions and certainly many were upset. Part of that is that they liked Bolduc but I also think part of it is they are not very knowledgeable of Mailloux's potential. I like the trade especially after getting Dobson but I also recognize that if Mailloux improves his defensive game then it could turn out well for the Blues.
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11 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:
Shocking that Hughes didn't match the Flyer offer of 5.4M. Shocking! Seriously Hughes hasn't done anything stupid the last week. He continues to be patient and strategic, spending money and assets to get quality. Nothing wrong going into the season with some cap space
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1 hour ago, alfredoh2009 said:
definitely, the team is stronger, but in 4-6 years the prospect pool will hit another low. I hope management will stop dealing drafts from next year there onI think Hughes has been very strategic regarding picks, moved up in the draft last year to get Hage and also moved up this year to get Zharovsky. When the opportunity presented itself to get a top paring RD who is only 25 he used two mid 1st rounders. The chance of getting a top pairing RD with a mid 1st rounder is slim. You have to balance the long range future with the mid to shorter term and I think Hughes has done an excellent job. Dobson is 25, Bolduc is 22 so Hughes is not sacrificing the future.
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1 hour ago, Commandant said:
There just arent centres available.
Unless we can get Granlund or Roslovic, my plan would be to be strong on the wings and defence. Put Dach and Newhook as your 2/3 C.... wait for a team to decide, we suck, the season is over, lets tank for Gavin McKenna, and then trade them a draft pick or prospect for a top 6 centre around late November or so.
Better than overspending on a guy who can't do the job.
Exactly. Hughes assessed the market, determined the right 2c wasn't available or not for the cost he would have to pay and took the opportunity to improve the team in other areas. I like that Hughes is patient. Dobson was a huge addition.
I liked Mailloux as a prospect, the fact we got Bolduc for him indicates the Blues valued him as well. Bolduc is a good player and only 22. The addition of Dobson turned Mailloux into a trading chip with Reinbacher on the horizon.
Hughes has improved the team and with players that are young.
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56 minutes ago, huzer said:
This feels like the Lehkonen/Barron trade, but in reverse.
That's a good observation although I think Mailloux will have a longer career than Barron. Bolduc has progressed nicely.
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5 minutes ago, Commandant said:
He's better than Pezzetta.
Now that's a low bar.
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6 minutes ago, Commandant said:
Alex Pietrangelo says that injuries have ended his hockey career.
He needs surgery on both hips and his shoulder. He's effectively going on the Carey Price, Shea Weber, Chris Pronger, etc.... LTIRetirement plan.
That's unfortunate. He has had a good career though, won 2 cups. Explains why he didn't play in the 4 nations cup
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7 minutes ago, BCHabnut said:
I dont want him. Unless Laine goes this year. Loving the speed and skill, but some battle is badly needed in the top 6. Doesn't have to be mean or gritty, but needs to win puck battles. A la lehkonen. Can't be picky with 2C, but i really feel like any top 6 add needs to be a battler.
I agree. For all his skill, Ehlers best goal total is 29 and best point total is 64. Not that impressive for a skilled guy that has been in the league 10 years. I see an overpay coming for Ehlers and I hope it's not us.
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I think Dvorak gets 3.5m, maybe 4.0max but maybe I am underestimating the stupidity of GM's.
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Primeau has come full circle, drafted in the 7th round and now traded for a 7th round pick.
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I see Provorov got 8.5Million and he has scored 40 points once in his 9 year career, makes me feel better about signing Dobson at 9.5
Mailloux traded to STL for Zachary Bolduc
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That's the key, Dobson is 25, Bolduc is 22. Hughes has been receiving players back who fit the age of their core while selecting players in the draft (ie. Demidov, Hage etc) who have high end potential. Not every move will work out but Hughes is sticking to the plan.
I expect the Habs could pass the Leafs within a couple years as their back end will be so much better.