Habs Fan in Edmonton

A really good week would be losing to Buffalo and Philly and then beating Florida. Watch the Habs do the reverse.

I agree or he might just get tired of waiting for the Habs to trade for him. It's not often you get a big 24 year old stud centre, who is also French Canadian (not the reason you trade for him but it is a bonus) saying (not outwardly anyway) that he wants to play for you. It is definitely worth exploring but no need to give up the farm for him at this point. I have confidence that Hughes will play this out right.

There is a deal to be had here if Hughes wants to do it. The big question is when? The closer Dubois gets to UFA status the less leverage Cheveldayoff has and the more Hughes has. They both know this. You could easily wait until next year and sign him and give up nothing. However if you can make the right deal earlier it might make it easier for Hughes to plan next steps at the draft knowing your #1 and #2 center ice positions are locked up for a while. A lot to think about.

He certainly is. Phenomenal wrist shot, good size, strong skater. He has some great tools. His 25th goal was a great snipe. Development will be key here.

Agree 100%, save the big effort for Florida. I am fine if they go 1-8 in their remaining 9 games.

Yes, that pick is most likely 14-18 unless 1) they make the playoffs and win a couple rounds (small chance) 2) they miss the playoffs and win the lottery (very slim chance) Picking 20th would be almost impossible as they would have to leapfrog 3 teams in the playoffs (ie. the Kraken are 9 points ahead) Let's hope they extend the losing streak on Monday. Go Senators!! It's weird cheering for teams like the Senators and the Leafs.

There is a slim chance if Florida's misses the playoffs and wins the lottery then that pick could move up from say 14 to 4. A slim chance but still a chance.

I think we would all agree 100% that Florida losses are good. If Florida misses the playoffs then we get another lottery pick and who knows how that might go.

I see your point but Florida not making the playoffs is the most important thing and the Islanders and Pittsburgh staying ahead of them guarantees that. An Islander win in OT would have been the perfect scenario. Buffalo has been so inconsistent that I just don't see them passing Florida but you never know.

Habs need to take it easy tonight and save their big effort for the upcoming Florida game.

YES!! Rangers win. Too bad the Islanders lost, now need the Penguins to win.

I would also prefer a forward at 5, I was thinking that Pellikka might be a great choice with the Florida pick if he is still around.

A good start to the day as the Flyers win. Go Rangers!!

Columbus had a big OT win last night so they likely won't be as motivated, should be a win for the Habs unfortunately.

It seems like the Habs will be drafting in that area unless we get lucky with the draw. A guy that really impressed me at the world juniors was Axel SandinPellikka, great mobility and puck handling skills, he seems likely to go mid first round.

I hear ya. If Florida does make the playoffs I would much prefer they go out in the first round just to be safe.

Thanks, but here's hoping they don't make the playoffs. Or if they do, they take out the Bruins in the 1st round and lose in the 2nd round. That would be funny.

Here is a question to make sure I understand this correctly. Let's say Florida sneaks into the 8th playoff spot in the East and has the worst record of all playoff teams. Unless the Panthers win 2 rounds and make the final 4, the Habs would draft 17th with that pick. Is that correct?

Good work Leafs! Now I hope they suck until they play Florida again.

If you are looking at the big picture you want the Leafs to beat Florida the remaining 3 times they play them and then lose in the 1st round again. I am not confident they lose in the 1st round either as Tampa has looked really bad lately but then again they have been known to turn it on in the playoffs. Cooper knows how to get them ready for the playoffs.

Tonight will be one of those very rare nights where I will be cheering for the Leafs. Big win for Pittsburgh last night, hopefully they can string a few together.

Awesome. Will the Panthers be sellers tomorrow?

That was a huge win for Buffalo tonight. Detroit and Buffalo are perhaps peaking at the right time.

That's a big win by Buffalo in Florida tonight. Detroit and Buffalo have the same number of points as Florida but 4 games in hand.

I agree, this is a management team that does want to do right by the player. I think it's very important to them.