Davehab

It still really bothers me seeing Emelin on the first pairing.

Ya I for got about the Kane thing. I heard somewhere (can't remember) that Anaheim would be interested in Gallagher for one for their D-Men and thought at the time ya maybe that makes sense from a pure hockey deal point of view. Except Gally was injured and didn't know if it could be done.

Can you actually trade a player that is injured? I don't think I have ever seen it done, but is there actually a rule?

So....Matt Duchene is "sick" tonight and not playing.

I agree with you that Duchene is what he is and he is not elite, but I just took a look at his Stats....he has had some good years. 67 points in his sophomore year, and he has been very close to a point per game for a couple of years. He would make our team substantially better for a long time as his "prime" years are still ahead of him. I don't actually think it would happen but its cool to speculate. Him playing with Lehkonen would be great. In a year or so when Lehkonen really finds his game he will need someone who can keep up with him and Duchene has speed to burn.

Also Patches Galchenyuk Radulov Lehkonen Duchene Gallagher Byron Danault Shaw McCarrron Plekanec Flynn/Mitchel That Bottom Six is all interchangeable That looks like a team ready for a deep playoff run...Injuries will happen and players will shuffle around

And Duchene projects to be better than Gomez... but this is besides the point because even if the Sergachev/Duchene deal did happen it is not the same as the McDonagh/Gomez. 1) Duchene's contract is no Albatross, 2) He has been consistently good for years on a team that has been Mediocre at best, (30 goal, 60 point seasons are very good in this league) Also 3) He fills a need that the Habs have had for years. (Scoring) 4) Quality Defencemen can be found every year at the trade Deadline or off season. While scoring centers are much harder to acquire. I think if there is a deal to be made Bergy should do it. Think about it this way, if Sakic called Bergy and offered a highly touted D prospect for Galchenyuk would he take it, probably not, but put the shoe on the other foot and we don't even want to give up the prospect. You have to give something to get a player like Duchene, and it will probably be more than just Sergachev.

I think the likelihood of landing Tavares is almost 0%. The Islanders would be the worst organisation in the league if they let there franchise player go for anything other than another franchise player. I just don't think there is a fit.... we don't have the pieces if I were Bergy I would be calling the Avalanche on a daily basis to get Duchene. Bergevin has said on multiple occasions that high quality centers are just not available, well this one is and is probably as affordable as he is ever gonna be. He has a tonne of speed, can find the back of the net, and will be cheaper to acquire and resign than Tavares.

LETS KICK SOME BRUIN ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought for about half a second that MT would let pacioretty take Biron's spot on the first line after his penalty in the third. When he came out of the box with about 3 mins left they were accidentally all out together and had a good scoring chance setup by Patches. But very next shift BIron back out there. So disappointing, I mean is there a better time to put your best three forwards out altogether, 2 mins left and down a goal. SMH

Makes sense as it could be a rough game and Pateryn will bring a more physical game looking forward to Weber laying out that little rat Marchand

wow this is a really nice GDT, good job

I am quite shocked that sergachev made the team. I still think think that he would be best served by going back to Windsor. But it will be fun to watch him in the big show

I was actually day dreaming of a Patches for Kucherov deal the other day. as that is exactly the kind of contract Tampa can take back. you heard it here first!!!

ya I was thinking the same thing......what makes this kids so special?

I think you should find a rag to wipe the brown off your nose. I assume your talking about me?

are you sure? I thought I heard the guys on Mon 690 talking about it a while back.

That sounds like a great trip. TBL and TML back to back is a great way to see your first game at the bell center. Make sure you take a walk down to old Montreal if you've never been there, its a great place to go for a stroll.

If it is indeed for Emelin, its one less NTC to force-protect in expansion draft. That's a huge bonus

Which game you going to see? I just got some tickets to the Buffalo home opener against our Habs. I only live about 1/2 hour from Buffalo. Be nice to see two good teams in Buffalo for a change (Usually its just us)

Guys can we please stop talking about this now. can we all just admit that it was a mistake to trade PK, but we got a pretty good player back in Weber. THE END

Redman! we have Redman? no one will with us now...bring on the parade Sorry about the picture guys I just couldn't help myself (all the other ones I found had him smoking weed)

I was always rather fond of "turtle plek"

Oh man...why did you have to say that out loud...now we are doomed for sure

I really hope your right about this one