GHT120

The "Gavin Games" in full force?

So the subjective fan reaction that "his fingerprints were on more goals against" is not supported by the objective fact that "he was on the ice for fewer shots and expected goals against at five-on-five this past year, compared to 2023-24" .

The "Covid coefficient" has also ended ... the cap didn't go down because of decreased revenues during covid and the players "paid it back" over the next few seasons, hence the flat cap

Agreed ... but that will not stop the media which depends on rumours at this time of year, or the Internet which depends on rumours always

And the cap is REALLY going up 2025-26: Increase by $7.5 million. 2026-27: Increase by $8.5 million. 2027-28: Increase by $9.5 million

I would more concerned about his size come "play-off hockey" ... a 60-point centre is probably $7M AAV with the rising salary cap ceiling

My garbage collector's, cousin's, hairdresser's, boyfriend's, neighbour's, Amazon-driver's, dog-walker says Tage Thompson wants to play in Montreal ... he swears it's true.

I would suggest slightly qualifying that ... having been unable to obtain an appropriate 2C (long-term or band-aid), they believe that Dach has the skillset necessary to succeed if he can stay healthy and therefore is their best option, so they don't want to put too much pressure on him with their public statements.

And some may have existed as far back as when junior teams had NHL affiliations ... and/or ... there may be some provision in the NHL-CHL agreement that covers it.

So Beck and Kapanen in Laval to start the season?

🙄

I'll take a 50-point/82 game Dach next season

Could be muscle added and body fat dropped ... let's hope so, and more this coming season too.

Canadiens development camp roster https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_document/prd/zskwmxto2pwvpcstsmzh.pdf

Don't think he qualifies for an incentive-based contract