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On 7/16/2020 at 7:38 PM, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:
Underlying all three posts is indeed one "negative" master idea: i.e., that the Penguins are a stronger team than the Habs. And seeing as you miss the supposedly departed "analytical Cucumber," allow me to point out that any objective analysis would come to the same conclusion. The corollary of being analytical is seeking to understand reality for what it is, as opposed to, say, waving pom-poms, drooling with enthusiasm over whatever mediocrity the Habs roll out, and fantasizing that the 2020 Habs are about to morph into the second coming of the 1987 Oilers.
Finally: just to avoid any further confusion or imprecations, yes, the Habs have a chance to win the series. It is quite true that "anything can happen" (as MB loves to say, since his team is never the favourite), especially in a 5-game series. But does objective "analysis" heavily favour the Pens? Are we in tough against a battle-hardened two-time Cup-champion Pens team? Yes and yes.
I don't expect, or even want, the Habs to morph in to the 1987 Oilers. But, if they are the reincarnation of the 1986 Canadiens--- that would make me ridiculously happy.
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Not sure where he fits. I do not like the idea of starting next season with an unproven NHL rookie as back up and I also was hoping they would give McNiven a real shot in the AHL.
I do not like green backup goalies here; I do not like green backups there. I do not like them anywhere, Berge- I- am!
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When the coach says he has no answers and it’s up to the players, I worry that the coach and GM have differing views on the core of this team
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1 hour ago, Commandant said:
Is it lack of conditioning? Why do they keep playing 40 minutes.
Is it a systems problem? How can they keep losing the same ugly way ? This season is like Groundhog Day.
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On 1/27/2020 at 4:39 PM, Trizzak said:
What we know:
1. Kovalchuk was misused in LA and not given a chance to play in the role he was best suited for.
2. He wanted to go somewhere else to prove he deserved to play in that role.
3. He ultimately wants to play for a chance at a Cup.
Montreal (a hockey media hotspot) was a team with dire need of scoring during an injury crisis, and could meet most of the criteria he had through opportunity, marketing, and an outside shot at a playoff run.
While it might be jumping the gun to say a trade agreement was already put in place when he signed the contract, it's not unreasonable to say Montreal was the best place to rehabilitate his career, but would most likely fall short of his ultimate goal.
It makes complete sense that he will want to be traded to a playoff bound team that will play him in the role he's best suited for. And it makes complete sense for Bergevin to trade him in a perfect "pump and dump" scenario.
Thank you.
*Jaded, conspiracy theorist Trizzak steps up to the mic*
This is a publicity stunt! Everyone is in on it! Kovalchuk is like jingling keys meant to distract us from the poor season! You all bought it! YOU ALL BOUGHT IT HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER! You all bought it! Even my family, even my immediate family bought it! Every damn one of you was made fools of!
Jaded, conspiracy theorist Trizzak channels the negative hack, Brendon Kelly in way that is more entertaining than the original
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What do you guys think of this. It seems
li a hell of a gamble. I would love to see Lafreniere in Montreal but I think that deal is a bit too much. From gohabsgo
Norman Flynn confessed to Martin Lemay that he would offer nothing less than Nick Suzuki, Alex Romanov, Cayden Primeau and the Canadiens 2020 first round pick overall to bring Lafrenière to Montreal.
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Imagine how much better the Canadiens would be right now if Bergevin had canned Slyvain Lefebre two or three years earlier like he should have
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57 minutes ago, Commandant said:
Honestly, with the way he's playing, I'm fine with foregoing a 2nd or third round pick and signing him for 2020-21. Getting a player like him on a full season rental in the summer is going to cost more than a 2nd or 3rd rounder, so why not just keep the player that works in your lineup.
Bergevin: Ilya, Ilya, we really really like you. How would you like a chance to go win the Cup this year?
Kovy 2.0: Uh Bergy , i’m not sure... you know, I reallly like the guys and the city...
Bergevin: Yes, I know, but we need more picks; the draft is in Montreal this year. Look, I want you on this team. In July, I will resign you. How does 1 year at 5mill and a no move clause sound?
Kovy 2.0: Dosvedanya! See you July 1st. You’re bringing the Stoli, right?
Bergevin: Of course!
( inspired by Trizzak)
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As per Marc Dumont on the Athletic, if I am in Bergevin’s seat I am gauging the trade value of all of our pending ufa and rfa players. Eg., what is Domi looking for in a new contract? If he is seeking a number that I don’t like, as GM I’m looking for a major return. Similarly, I would start the auction on Kovalchuk, Thompson etcetera. What about Tatar? What would be a good enough offer to let him go? What if miraculously we are within 3 points of a playoff spot, do we suddenly become buyers? Bergevin needs to have decisions made now so that he is ready at the deadline.
As much as I think a mini-sell off would be the best for our long term future I can’t help hoping for a playoff spot and the continued renaissance of Kovy 2.0 in a Montreal jersey. For once, I’m glad that i am not the GM
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10 hours ago, Trizzak said:
Kovalchuk: *signs for peanuts, plays with renewed energy, inspires teammates, scores at a PPG clip*
Chris: "#### this waste of space, amirite?"
Trizzak, your imaginative dialogues crack me up. They are often the most entertaining content on here
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My thoughts on Price have changed. At this point, I’m not opposed to a trade just a trade that doesn’t bring back a strong return. Interestingly on TSN 690 yesterday Pierre McQuire said it would be easier to trade Price than Weber while Gord Miller said the opposite. Given Weber’s strong season and decreasing salary relative to his cap hit, I don’t think that it would be difficult to move Weber. However, given MTL’s history of difficulties attracting top tier free agents, I think a full fledged tear down would be ill advised
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39 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:
🙄 Mr. "Character and Leadership" strikes again
8 minutes ago, DON said:And many agree with this approach. All the quotes from the kids about those two both on the ice and in locker room back it up as well.
A few things:
1. As Pierre McGuire noted, " intention" is a very slippery word.
2. There is the question of value. There are a ton of good goalies available right now and even more for next season as UFA or RFA. Does anyone really think an outstanding return for Price is probable?
3. Is it in the Canadien's best interest to deal Price for pennies on the dollar while retaining salary?
4. There is no guarantee that blowing things up is a successful strategy. For every success like Pittsburgh, there are two of Edmonton and Buffalo's decades of futility.
5. If Joe Sakic really did lose his mind and offer Byram and Grubacker for Price, even with us retaining salary, and Bergevin didn't make the deal-- he should be fired immediately.
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20 hours ago, Meller93 said:
I would without any hesitation trade price for Grubauer + Byram. That’s not just me is it?
I doubt that deal is really on the table but if it is, not taking it should constitute a firing offence all on its own.
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That would be a great scenario for the Habs
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6 hours ago, Habsfan89 said:
He was cut by LA because he was putting the production for someone getting Paid 5mil. No other team wanted him after that. If it wasn't for Montreal he would still not be playing and you think he'll get you a 2nd round pick and a prospect. Wow
I never said anything about a 2nd and a prospect. I only said that some contenders would be interested in Kovalchuk if he keeps playing well. I would be happy if he brought back a 3rd round pick and ecstatic if the return was greater than that
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8 minutes ago, Habsfan89 said:
What makes you think that others team's would give up anything for him? Just by him playing 2 games? This guy was cut by LA no one wanted him not even Montreal until they lost Gallagher and Armia to injury. A 2nd pic and a prospect come on now. Maybe at best a 5th round pick and that's at best.
He was cut by LA because at his salary and cap hit demanded first line production. Kovalchuk on an expiring contract and virtually no cost will be attractive to some contenders if he keeps playing well.
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1 hour ago, Easy Ryder said:
Would like to see a Domi for a Sam Gagner + Evan Bouchard.
Would like to see a Petry for Cogliano + Dellandrea.
You guys see my point. Sell a valuable asset, take some deadwood salary back to land a near ready blue chip.
I really like this idea. Unfortunately, I don’t think rival GMs will go for it at the trade deadline.
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I would be happy if we got a 3rd for Kovalchuk. It’s found money
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4 hours ago, Trizzak said:
Just a quibble, but they already have a lottery pick. The 1st round pick of every team that doesn't make the playoffs has a shot at #1.
I should have said towards better odds of a higher pick
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7 hours ago, Habsfan89 said:
This could be ugly.........anyone else scared.
Nope. At this point I would be pleasantly surprised if they manage to win a game. A loss just moves us closer to a lottery pick
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3 hours ago, Commandant said:
That site isnt exactly the bastion of credibility
I know. I was simply providing the link to a written source. I didn’t say it was a credible source. I would be:
a. Shocked if Price gets traded this season;
b. Shocked if he is traded and the return is as good as this rumour suggests given his cap hit
in short,, I don’t believe that he is getting traded any time soon
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https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2020/01/rumor-carey-price-named-in-blockbuster.html?m=1
courtesy of Norm S.
I wouldn’t be upset by this trade.
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11 hours ago, Trizzak said:
If you're referring to selling pure rentals, those few players are Kovalchuk, Scandella, and Thompson. Not a great haul of prospects coming back there.
If you're thinking more in the way of selling guys with term, we'll see if management has decided they don't want to try for a playoff spot next year if guys like Weber, Tatar, or Petry get dealt.
You forgot Weise and Byron who are sure to get us a first round pick
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I cannot believe that we are going to miss the playoffs because we can’t beat Detroit, New Jersey or Ottawa- who are among the few teams in the league with worse records 😢🤢
I swore that I would not get upset at losing any more this season but !!%#@@@$&!!!!! this game pissed me off.🤬
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Countdown to Exhibition Hockey: Habs vs Leafs, July 28th @ 8 pm est
in Habs & Hockey Talk
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In retrospect, I should have left that sentence at “ I don’t expect...”. Just my old aversion to everything Oilers bubbling up again 😎 Of course I would love all of that talent on the Habs.