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Is this real? I would be shocked if Molson did not take action. Looks like copyright infringement to me. Dundon has a serious crush on all things Canadiens.

Doesn't really strike me as the high character/ effort player that fits the culture Montreal is building. However, he was Demidov's teammate last season so the Habs presumably have good intel on him. Can't see HuGo going more than a PTO or 1 year with incentives with this player. I get Alexander Semin vibes from this discussion.

I couldn’t care less about +/-. It’s not accurate or meaningful. Liane’s goals helped us win games. Dach was a disappointment, I’m hopeful, but not optimistic that he will reach his potential this year. Arber was in and out of the lineup because the coaches decided that was the best option because of his deft defensive inconsistency— , I didn’t necessarily agree. I don’t think Liane showed a bad attitude and I think that he will be a much better player after a full offseason to recover from his injuries.

Liane was actually one of the main reasons we were able to make the playoffs. His 5v5 play was disappointing but he didn’t stink. And, as for Dach I’m hoping we finally get to see what he can do if he can stay healthy for a full season

Sorry, that’s not ultra-aggressive, that’s overloading the lineup with young players who may not be ready. That is the path of Buffalo and other failed rebuilds. Every successful team needs to balance youth and experience and even with Dach and Liane, the Habs are a very young team. Am I against moving either of those two players to upgrade the roster? No. Am I opposed to moving them only in order to “ open up space for younger players”? Yes, 100%. We have already opened two forward spots by not retaining older UFA’s. With the Dobson and Bolduc moves that is enough roster churn for one off-season, barring, of course, a trade for a young 2C.

Next season is a stronger draft, but I reiterate if we keep getting good, young talent for picks I’m happy for them to be dealt. I think HuGo have demonstrated that they are looking long term to build a sustainable contender. If they were trading picks for older players I would not be happy unless we were a serious threat to win the Cup

It doesn’t matter how you rank them. Montreal simply has too many draft picks and prospects not to use them in the strategic way that they did in this draft. We need to keep in mind that there is a 50 contract limit. From getting Dobson for Heineman and two picks to giving up picks to get the player they were targeting, HuGo ran a masterclass on leveraging picks and areas of strength to make the team stronger. You say you hope they don’t continue to trade picks. I hope that they do as long as the trades continue to be measured, strategic and bringing back excellent value. Picks are not the end goal. Using picks to build a Stanley Cup contender is the goal and picks and prospects need not always be retained to achieve it.

Out of the two I would prefer Trochek because he is more versatile.

If he wasn't leashed and muted in a must win game with a one goal lead, I would be disappointed. I saw a mature player who was committed to getting the puck deep when he had to and played a conservative game because that's what the game in front of him demanded.

That would mess with 3 out of the four lines. Almost no one does that voluntarily and never in the playoffs except due to injury.

This is a strange response given that the OP is clearly a troll and the argument does not make any sense --which is what Commandant pointed out.

I agree. Although Dvorak has been playing better lately, it’s time to move on from him at the end of the season. IF we re-sign one of our veteran UFA’s it should be Armia if the deal is team friendly enough.

I think you forgot about Georgiev.

No, no, a 1000 times no.

Cue the unbridled and misguided optimism: a) what the Habs regular season record will be: wins-losses-OTL-SOL 41-25-8-8 b) in what place in the Atlantic Division the Habs will finish 5th c) in what place in the league the Habs will finish 15 d) Tiebreaker: How many 20 goal scorers will the Habs have this season. 5 e) Tiebreaker: How many points will Suzuki finish the season with. 80 f) Tiebreaker: How many points will Hutson finish the season with. 42

Hughes is way too smart to make a deal like that

And then, Hughes hangs up the phone and waits.

I hope that Sheldon Keefe is listening to that inane bullspit. Reaves will hurt the Laughs far more than he will help them in the playoffs

I don’t think I can be considered part of the younger generation by any metric 😎 Also, dislike Tampa. If you rank Houle as second worst, who is worse, Mike Milbury?

I too, shudder at the mere mention of Houle’s reign of Error as Habs GM but that terrible, destructive trade was the work of Serge Savard. The drooling Jabernowl did the final razing of the’93 championship team with a series of almost inconceivably bad trades, poor drafting and non-existent development. Btw, I also hate the Leafs, apparently not as much as you, the Bruins and to a much lesser degree the Flyers, but number 1 on my list for many years is the Hurricanes.

Or. more likely, Monaghan could have gotten injured again and tanked his value. As many professional commentators have noted the Monaghan deals are a masterclass in asset management. I'm happy that Hughes didn't try to overplay his hand and made the deal now.

Link https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2024/01/canadiens-rumors-oilers-linked-to-david.html?m=1

Link https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2024/01/canadiens-rumors-oilers-linked-to-david.html?m=1

I like the EDM to MTl trade rumour I saw on several sites Savard and a 5th to EdM for Ceci, Borgault and a 2nd.Thought's?

Didn’t quote the right portion but some where in there was a statement that Tampa only gave up a 4th to get Savard. The return was a 1st 2021 and 3rd (2022) with a 4th going to Detroit for salary retention https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/lightning-acquire-david-savard-blue-jackets-three-team-trade/sn-amp/ Contending teams love to add guys like Savard who sacrifice their body to win. And for some teams, that reasonably priced additional year is an advantage. Given Hughes’ trade record, I don’t expect Savard to be traded this season unless the return is really good.