PMAC

As I am reading this I am struck by the assumption that most of you are implicitly making that Markov will not win a Cup in the next 2-3 years. I am ever optimistic that Price is going to lead us to the promised land

Not spare no expense on the contract--I haven't forgotten the rules or the Cap-- but on the recruitment, wining and dining and showing the sights of Montreal to college FA's. I know I am biased, but I can't help but think Montreal has to do a better job of marketing the franchise to potential players so that we could snag the next Jimmy Vesey for example.

If I were the owner of the Montreal Canadiens I would: 1. Set up the Les Canadiens high performance training centre for coaches which would be open to promising young coaches from minor hockey on up with French language lessons for non-francophones 2. Authorize Bergevin to identify the top ten future candidates as coach of the Canadiens and offer them a retainer for right of first refusal at the AHL and NHL level 3. Spare no expense to entice coveted college free agents to sign with Montreal 4. Insist on a coaching change in the AHL (my one and only interference in hockey operations) and insist that the ECHL and AHL become a feeder league for coaches as well as players 5. Hold an annual contest in which fans could write in with their best suggestions for improving the Habs with the winner getting an all expenses paid trip to Montreal to meet the team and watch a game.

It's just the opening gambit in the negotiations. He's not getting an 8 year deal and les Canadiens aren't getting a discount--or at least not much of one-- because he likes Montreal

Go Habs Go. Would like to see another strong game like the last one

No irony just a week of rest snd not thinking about hockey. I believe Price when he said that he got away and came back refreshed

Small, fast depth forward with minimal offence for a BIG fast depth forward with minimal offence= a meh +

Doesn't everyone? ??

Shattenkirk

Linguist and Nash would be a disastrous trade. The other two options are quite appealing

16-5-3

Ask me again in May

I am happy he cleared. More depth=good

Yes, there is no doubt that Vegas would take Shaw. And as Commandant noted there is no way Bergy takes that gamble. I think/ hope that either Radu gets reupped soon or they have a deal in place that is signed after the expansion draft

Minion: Gallagher's gone for 8 weeks, sir. HG: EXcellleeent!! Good work! And having come from a shot by Weber after teasing them with that Pacioretty shot in practice. Pure Genius! Why the long face? Min: Sir, with all respect, I like Gallagher, why are you doing this? HG. Well, despite the scurrilous rumours about my wife, it has nothing to do with her. Les Canadiens were my favorites for decades...right up till the 90's. Then, when they left the Forum, traded Roy, .....I just got burned out.. I didn't care anymore Min: (to himself) Oh, so that explains Koivu and .... HB BUt now, I feel like one of my other original favorites is due for a rebirth after years, decades, spent wandering in the wilderness being managed like the California Golden Seals (oh, how I miss Charley Findley!) Min But you...you....you can't mean...... HG: Yes. I have become a Toronto Maple Leaf fan again

Hopefully, not

Hockey Gods: They are still winning?!! Minion: yes, they are HG: But we took out two centres and a defensemen and then Shaw and then Markov! Someone even screwed up and took out Subban! Habs Fans: Wow, thank goodness all that 3rd and 4th Line depth Bergevin built up is paying off! Where would we be without Byron?! HG: Muuuuhahahahahahahaa! and Muuuuuuuuuuuuhahahahahahahahaha AGAIN!!! Take that! and that! and.....and that". We'll even mess with Therrien's mind and get him to play Johnson over Redmond!!! Let's see how they do without two top wingers and a 4th line AHLer in the lineup and Johnson on defense! HG: They still won?! With their backup goalie?! Minion: I'm afraid so. HG: Bah! Humbug! Who will we take out next? Einee, meanie, minee, Moe....Let's make____________ break a toe! HF: Who do we call up next?

Moot point; Burmistrov claimed by Arizona. Hopefully, now Bergy can get Hanzal for a mediocre pick

Not exactly a trade proposal, but Alex Burmistrov is on waivers from Winnipeg. I think MTL should claim him--if they get the chance-- see how he works out and if he is a success, waive Desharnais when the time comes. I mean, our forward depth is depleted to the point where we have just recalled Bobby Farnham :-(

+. I would guess that if he plays he will play 15 min

I see that Josh Jooris is on waivers with NYR. Any chance Bergevin picks him up, if available? After all, you can't have too many depth forwards:-)

That's actually what I meant and should have said.

No, it hasn't been; it isn't and it won't be. It is the essential skill of winning GM's whose teams win and remain threats to win. See Pittsburg Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks for example. Even if you were right the Sedins are manifestly not the answer for les Canadiens

NO!!! HELL NO!!! A thousand times NO! NOOOOOOOO! The defensive center we need. Our top prospect???!! And a first ??!!!! For a massive gamble on TWO declining assets? Good thing that Bergevin is in charge and not Reggie Houle. The only good part of this deal is the retained salary which even the Canuckleheads would not agree on. The idea is to add important pieces at the trade deadline without weakening the current line-up or completely mortgaging the future. This deal fails on both counts

Reports out of Montreal indicate that Danault is out sick. Not sure if he will be able to play tonight. IF Danault's out, what about Patches Plex Rad Byron Mitchell Gallagher Lehkonen Shaw Ghetto Flynn /McCarron; De L Rose?Eisenschmidt; Gregorie; whatever prospect who is not injured/ Carr or Terry/ Flynn/Carr