IN THE HEARTS OF MEN
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Roy will get a serious serious look in the top 6, if he continues to trend and develop in Laval at this rate.
I dont think we are making a splash in UFA market. I think we will trade for a forward.
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8 hours ago, BCHabnut said:
It’s so visible. he looks good. My co worker saying he had a bad game. I didn’t see that at all. He is getting way more touches, and making way better choices with those touches.
I thought he coasted a little too much in this game... hes a big boy and can skate, so I'd like to see him press a bit more and keep those feet moving and two hands on his stick more often away from the puck. But LY to TY is already night and day after just 5 games.
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23 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said:
A big 29 year old center, a UFA, coming off a good year (assuming he has a good year and stays healthy) will not be cheap.
Agreed..
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I dont know... only 3 goals surrendered 5on5 after 5 games... sounds like all time best to me
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I'm willing to bet we re-sign him again unless he proves to rich and prices himself out of Montreal's grand plan
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2 minutes ago, GHT120 said:
His "issue" is that he continues to play when "injured" ... the distinction I draw is that, with proper treatment and rehabilitation, players can recover from being hurt even while they continue to play ... while injuries require time off to heal ... it is a distinction that not enough players draw.
What character he brings to the skills he possess is what I say to that... a warrior
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End of the day, he's worth way more than just a late 1st rd pick, particularly for this young team. On top of that, we already secured a 1st rd asset when we acquired him and he'll be valuable at the end of a 3/4 year deal. I really think Hughes is going to re-sign him again. Why would we want to trade him... hes freakin a really good player. Even those 25 games last year... he was great.
Its Dvorak who gets shipped out
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Pearson's smarts is growing on me more each game. Slav is really starting to look good as well. I feel like if he can bag a couple goals or make some key plays soon his confidence is gonna sky rocket
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1 hour ago, Commandant said:
2020 ended early with most teams at approx 72 games played but not exactly due to the nature of the COVID stoppage.
So That 70 game 2019-20, that was basically the full season.
Remember as well that 50 game 2020-21, that was on a 56 game season, as we only started in January and only played the Canadian division.
So that makes his injury issues even less.
Yes 2019/20Calgary played only 70 games.... he actually played the whole season
Teams played between 68-71 depending when the season was called for them.
2021 he played 50 of 56
In total he missed 23 games in 8 seasons before missing 74 games in his last 2 seasons 54 of which was with Habs.
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Timing is everything as well, and seems the pass comes late, is sometimes off the mark... and definitely used way to often
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4 hours ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:
I frankly think the umbrella style doesn’t work for this team, even though it’s the popular thing right now.
My evidence is that our PP stinks and has for YEARS
I think its about who's QB'ing and from where on the ice.
That's why I would want to switch Suzuki for Slav and his right side one timer (first team PP will help his progression and confidence),as well as give Matheson two one timer options from both sides of the ice. Suzuki and Caufield left side one timer and bumper. Monahan circulating out of both corners.
It also gives us the option of walking off the Wall into the slot both sides of the ice now and doesn't really change passing lanes but in fact opens more lanes up. With Suzuki on the right, he usually walks down the wall to shoot a wrister (which is less effective) or find a passing lane. Options are endless this way...
Again, see TB as the poster team for this... and I think we have these tools.
Copy and paste their players
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Hes looked great... controlling play... personally the points are indicative of his play overall and early progression.... and he's even left some points off the board.
If he doesn't tail off, its only a matter of time. Especially if the Habs can stay in the hunt in the first half of season.
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1 hour ago, Commandant said:
I still think the biggest issue is the slingshot zone entry. On their worst pps, they don't even get setup most of the time.
I also think that an umbrella can work if they establish more than one way to score goals.
Slingshot is a huge issue... it was slightly more effective vs Wash but is still a mess. Once they do gain the zone, they have improved with puck and palyer movement. Faceoff win% has been strong so far overall which goes a long way. I still think the next decision ro be made is removing Anderson for Slav on first unit and to play on the right boards for Suzuki and move Suzuki to bumper role ala Point or even Caufield there and let Suzuki play the left side one timer. We need a one timer option on both sides personally. Matheson up top and Monahan low.
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14 minutes ago, hab29RETIRED said:
Monohan has been injured consistently since 2017, and has been missing more time each year. At 29, recovery is gong to get worse as he continues to age, compared to Dach who is still only 22. Having said that - I am worried about Dach, but am more willing to gamble on him given his age.
This is not true...
Monahan
2013 79 games
2014 81 games
2015 81 games
2016 82 games
2017 74 games
2018 78 games
2019 70 games
2020 50 games (hip injury)
2021 65 games other hip
2022 25 games (broken foot)
Currently 4 games played
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I would of rather Dach get injured later then his core NHL developmental years and miss time between age 19-21.
Not concerned with him coming back from this knee injury at all. Still no word on what procedure they chose and if there was any meniscus damage. As that will change his recovery program and timeline.
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23 minutes ago, TurdBurglar said:
Picks don’t use contract slots and have value, especially 1st round picks. Not all picks have to be used to pick players. Typically picks have a fixed value, where players value fluctuates constantly. So having more picks is the safest for value rather than more players. While picks do have some degree of fluctuation, it has more predictability than players.
For the reason above, I would much rather have a picks over resigning Monahan. There are reasons to resign Monahan, but an insurance for a Dach-like situation isn’t one of them. You can’t use a player that is injury prone as a backup plan for players that don’t get injured as often. I see the reasoning behind it skill-wise, but realistically Monahan has a higher chance to be injured than someone like Dach.
Does he though? Dach is shelved again for the season and for basically the 3rd season in a row now... nobody said this of Monahan until he had his hips worked on and broke a foot LY.
Monahan is like playing with house money, and I'm for holding onto the money for at least 1 more season after this.
Of course if a "Knock your socks off" offer was on the table... that is a different story. But getting a 24-32th pick only? Personally I think Monahan at 29YRS old is worth more signed and supporting the kids then the 1st rounder we would exchange him for.
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9 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said:
I agree, if we can get a 1st plus for Monahan then you grab it. I really like Monahan, he brings a lot to the team which is why you would probably get a lot for him. A little too early for anything to happen on that front but I am confident Hughes will do the right thing.
With Dach out for the season... if he stays healthy, im of the opinion there is almost zero chance he gets moved unless of course we are bottom feeders by January.
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16 minutes ago, Commandant said:
No one is saying he should get an extension today.
They are saying if he has a good season and stays healthy, would you re-sign him.
We talk lots of hypotheticals on this board, I dont see what is different about this one.
Also for everyone, re-sign and resign are two different words with almost opposite meanings.
Resign is to quit a job
Re-sign is to extend a contract.
LoL... let's go with re-upped then ...
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If he remains healthy, I would like him resigned as an insurance plan to situations like the one we are in currently with Dach out for the season
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1 hour ago, hab29RETIRED said:
Which is why if someone is willing to give up a first+ in advance of the deadline, wouldn’t hesitate to wait to see if we can sign him.
How many picks do we need though really? With another 22 on the way in the next 2 off-seasons and a 50 contract threshold? We are quickly coming up to the borderline of having to start leveraging some of these assets before losing them...
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54 minutes ago, Commandant said:
He can want what he wants, but I don't see any team in the NHL giving him 7 years. I really don't.
I think 4 years is a bit of a stretch as well.
I'd give him two and that would be about it, maybe three if he's really having a great year, but given his history, I don't see any way he gets 7, even on the open market.I think your close to bang on here. I do believe though if he can play over 70 games this year we have him at a steal rate and a 3 year deal is very, very likely wherever he does land.
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I think Hughes already wants to resign him...
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score now 4-3 shots even and Laval on a 4on3 PP
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I for one think newhook or Slav should be on right side of first wave. We need that one timer on both sides with Matheson on top
Game #6 Oct. 24, Devils vs Canadiens, 7:15 PM
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he would likely be the only winger I think we could target that would make us significantly better. Im not so sure I would want to throw 10+ million at him though. I think trading one of our budding Dman, a mid tier forward prospect and picks for a younger not so highly paid stud winger would be more up my alley