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I live in PEI and I get every game through my cable package (TSN, Sportsnet) except for the Amazon games. Nobody in my family watches TV whatsoever and the sole reason why I pay for cable is for the Habs games only. I can't be bothered how to figure out alternative ways to watch, it reminds me of this meme:

They were reportedly one minute away from landing Matthew Knies out of nowhere

It's a bit risky, but very well could end up being another steal. The extension kicks in after next season and by that time he could be considered a legit starter. I like betting on a 6'4 monster with passion oozing out of his ears who is 36-14-7 in his career and was our MVP of the playoffs.

100% This team just finished 6th in the NHL so I don't think there is necessarily a panic to just sign or trade for anyone. And by waiting for mid-season or the trade deadline, there will be more players available once some teams start to fall out of the race or maybe some players want out. Right now it seems that everyone is loading up and prices are sky high. And by all means, we very well could end up plugging some holes internally as well.

I think the idea is that the Habs are giving tons of bonus money up front, which the player can then invest immediately to benefit from the compounding interest.

Imagine 3 years ago discussing whether we would want to trade for Pettersson with retained salary as a second line center while not giving up much to get him. If Vancouver will retain enough to bring his salary down to around the rest of the team, then I am totally on board with acquiring him.

If we are signing RHD free agents, I would prefer Trouba personally. We need a bit more snot back there and he would be much cheaper than what Carlson is asking. I'm just not so sure that he would ever sign in Montreal or whether he'd be a fit personality wise. Other than that, I am up for either a massive trade or holding steady with our prospects. I think that we have the pieces in the system that can potentially fill holes, but I also wouldn't mind consolidating some assets to acquire a player. Players of value that I would move if need be: Kapanen (Not likely good enough for what is needed at 2C) Struble (Solves the log jam on LD, prefer Xhekaj for his intangibles) Guhle (Also related to LD log jam, often injured, but love player otherwise. Great contract, would bring in a great asset) Dach (Like everyone else I love the concept of Dach, but he consistently disappoints expectations) Beck (Projects to be an Evans type player, we already have an Evans type player) Pickford (NHL projection is too risky, perhaps another team will overpay for the past season) Engstrom (Would rather keep him as a 7th D since he can play both sides, but wouldn't be upset if dealt) Mooney (Literally just sick of the smurf narrative of the Habs over the years, Caufield and Hutson don't help that) ANY AND ALL DRAFT PICKS FOR ANY YEAR ARE ON THE TABLE! Players of value outside of the core that I would prefer not to move: Newhook (Cup winner, two game 7 winning goals, still young, fast AF) Evans (OG drafted Hab, super valuable on the PK and bottom 6) Texier (Can plug and play anywhere up and down the lineup, good contract) Bolduc (Still very young and raw, has attributes that are much needed, Quebec born) Xhekaj x 2 (I think fondly about the idea of having real life bash brothers on this team) Dobes (Need I say more?) Fowler (Blue chip goalie prospect, run both in a platoon situation and enjoy for years to come) Reinbacher (We need a shut down RHD, he was drafted 5th overall to do exactly that and also has offensive upside) Hage (Arguably the best player in the junior tournament, and just watch the Dad videos out there) Zharovsky (Childhood friends with Demidov, who also vouched for his selection. High ceiling and even higher potential for good vibes)

There is a rapist that plays goal for Vegas? That's awful, he should go through a trial to determine the facts and then the length of his jail term for such a heinous crime. I can't believe that the league would allow him to play, what is the world coming to?

Sadly have to root for Vegas in the finals. There is no way that I can go for the Canes after the offer sheet B.S that they pulled and then getting ole'd last night was cherry on top. Plus it would be hilarious to see Marner win a cup in his first year away from the Leafs.

Hell of a season and playoffs. Not only was it successful in the sense that they finished 6th overall in the league and 3rd in the playoffs, but my god was this a fun season to watch. Pretty much every game was cinema; come back wins, come back losses, highlight reel plays, young players taking the next step, etc. We can now boast a 50 goal scorer, a 100 point Selke nominee, a 30 goal power forward, another Calder nominee, two rookie studs in net, an elite defenseman, and a promising year for multiple prospects in the system. Might be a bit of doom and gloom at the moment, but when we look back at this year we will remember it fondly. Go Habs go

Probably recency bias, but I don't recall watching a game so lopsided. Can't exit the zone. Can't make a pass. Can't accept a pass. Can't win a battle. Can't get to the puck first. Can't enter the zone. Can't hold the puck. Can't set up a play. Can't make a play, any play. Can't get to the net. Can't read plays. Can't manage emotions. Can't be in position. Can't get a shot through. Can't execute on any chance. An absolute straight up old fashioned ass whooping. Dobes was good though.

I have no idea how to read those charts, but I've never seen our D spin back and pass back and forth behind our own net so much as this series. The Canes' forecheck is very aggressive and if we get in trouble if we can't slip it

After Carolina scored to open the game, I looked at my son and said "I'm not worried, we're going to destroy them". Watching the post game interviews, the Canes seemed a bit shell shocked at what just happened. Perhaps it's about time people stop underestimating the 2026 Canadiens.

The discussion wasn't about whether he was a top 6 forward or not, it was about how many bodies we have on the roster and how to make room for new additions. You then said Newhook isn't a playoff performer and doesn't provide any significant role in a playoff team's success. Clearly with 7 goals so far, 2 of which are series winners, you can admit that you were wrong?

I remembered having an exchange of some sort about Newhook so I decided to look it up