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    Permanent Rumour Thread

    in Habs & Hockey Talk

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    It would be an impressive statement of financial commitment by the Molsons if they allowed Laraque to be waived and stashed in the minors in the service of icing a more competitive team and freeing up cap space on the big squad. I can't see another team taking on his salary (although maybe on re-entry?) so this is probably the only way to do it.

    GAME THREAD: Habs v. Thrashers

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    Plekanec: 2nd (tied with St-Louis) on the League for assists, 6th (tied with Parise, Backstrom, St-Louis ) in the league for points, ahead of Getzlaf, Perry, Kopitar, Heatley, Marleau, etc. And the guy is one of the best penalty killers in the league and gives an intense effort every game. Forget Team Price vs Team Halak, we should all be Team Plekanec. If his name was Joe Smith or Jean Tremblay, he'd be a divinity already.

    He's giving no choice to Bob but to sign him. For once, we draft and develop a player who elevates himself to the League elite. Can't let him walk.

    I hope MAB is alright. Tied with Robidas for most goals by defensemen.

    Halak is ripe to be a number one, anywhere. Imagine him behind a good defense. Without going into a big debate (again), I think Halak is much hungrier than Price this year. I dont think I'd trade him. Both guys are so neck-and-neck, I'd just want to use it to the team's advantage. No rush.

    I'd tend to agree with you, but I think in order for your position to make sense you have to either think 1)you can contend for the cup or 2) you can sign Halak to a multi-year deal after this year is up. Now, while I like to be a insanely optimistic as anyone, it'd be just silly to base one's decisions on a potential playoff run this season. The only way I could see Halak signing a multi-year deal is if he is established as the number 1 by the end of the season. I guess you could do a sign-and-trade, but it seems to me like he's worth more on the open market to a mid-season playoff team in need of a goalie than he would be in the offseason when everyone is healthy and every goalie prospect looks ready to take it to the next level. I like Halak and, like everyone else, have visions of him being a Vokoun, but if you decide to keep Halak past the trade deadline, you have to seriously consider moving Price. I just don't see that happening.

    GAME THREAD: Habs v. Thrashers

    in Habs & Hockey Talk

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    While people complain about him, Kostitsyn is on pace for more than 20 goals. He's looking like a consistent 25 goal scorer. Good, and yet he could do better.

    Bergeron was such an awesome pick up.

    To be fair, Kostitsyn has scored 7 of his 10 goals in December. Hopefully he has woken up, but people who were complaining 3 weeks ago had some justification.

    Habs I/O now reporting that MAB wasn't cut and will be on the plane to Carolina.

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