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GDT Game 16 - Canadiens @ Sabres - November 11, 2024 - 12:30 p.m.
illWill replied to GHT120's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
Alright, I've seen enough of Primeau. Send him down, put him on waivers, who cares at this point. -
Is expected assists per game a stat that exists? Hutson could have about 5 so far
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GDT Game #1 Wednesday Oct. 9 @ 7pm Toronto at Montreal
illWill replied to Prime Minister Koivu's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
It's actually incredible that it is so obvious that a rookie defenseman in his 3rd NHL game should be on PP1 over a 62 point veteran defenseman -
The 19th Annual HabsWorld Regular Season Prediction Contest
illWill replied to Peter Puck's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
A) 39-28-7-8 = 93 points B) 5th in division C) 17th in league D) 5 20 goal scorers E) 77 Suzuki points F) 46 Hutson points -
I thought about having Wright as the piece coming back, but surely the memes of the past would come back to haunt us
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I would agree with that assessment. Hutson may very well turn into a superstar that we regret trading for the rest of our lives. He may also just be an offensive specialist that is deemed redundant by having Matheson and Mailloux on the roster. My thoughts are that Guhle should be anchoring the first or second line as a LD, with Xhekeji and one of Hutson/Matheson filling out the left side. The odds of Catton being a point per game player in the NHL are not favorable, but he can potentially fill a need as a 2nd line center if Dach doesn't pan out, or perhaps even be a great 2nd line LW which seems to be a need moving forward at this point in time.
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Alright, off the gummies but may as well be on them: Kraken receive: Lane Hutson Canadiens receive: Berkley Catton
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Well that was fun while it lasted
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Might be the gummies kicking in, but: Rangers receive: Mike Matheson, Josh Anderson, Filip Mesar, and a 1st Canadiens receive: Alex Lafreniere and Jacob Trouba
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2024-25 Montreal Canadiens discussion thread
illWill replied to tomh009's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
Immediately after they signed Laine I made a decent sized bet at +700 saying that they'll make it. *Edited - wrong odds* -
I kid you not, this is literally the exact same trade that I came up with as well, I think it makes sense for both teams. Nashville can't really take on much salary and are all in this year, so they will likely be looking to add cheap roster players and/or replenish draft picks to possibly use to make a trade at the deadline. For Montreal, it's simply a case of utilizing the abundance of assets to upgrade at a critical position.
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Trade Habs acquire Patrik Laine +2026 2nd for Jordan Harris
illWill replied to Helmethead's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
Amazing deal for the Habs. We clear out some of the log jam on D and also fill a much needed spot in the top 6. It's a high cap hit, but we have plenty of space and it doesn't hinder anything too important in the near future. We can either resign him, trade him at the deadline next year, or just let him walk to free agency. I fully trust Hughes in each of those scenarios. Man this team is going to be fun to watch -
I go up from PEI at least once a year to catch a game. There's a Best Western that I usually stay at which is on Drummond street that leads directly to the Bell Center, it's maybe a 10 minute walk and super easy to find your way back after the game. Not the best hotel but it is pretty cheap in comparison to others and there is a Cora's right next door which comes in clutch the morning after. I've also heard there is a great massage parlour across the street as well if you're feeling stressed about the game In regards to the best seats, I've sat all over the arena and there isn't really a bad seat in the place. Even sitting in the very back row you have good sight lines and feel almost on top of the ice, but the downfall being you're not immersed in the sound of the fans. I tend to find seats in the 300s to be the best value. There a lot of bars and restaurants in the area to go to before the game. Le Cage is a great spot and is attached to the Bell Center, but you'll need to show up a couple hours early and you can expect to wait in line to get in. I usually go there but have also gone to a place called Bier Market or something like that, it's huge and you can usually get in no problem. I would recommend going on the Bell Center tour if you can. They take you around the whole place and you get to go up to the broadcast area, the Hab legends room, etc, and even get to see the dressing room (except on game day). I remember walking around town with my Habs jersey on for my first game, and the feeling of seeing so many likeminded fans is truly special. Don't be surprised if you are high fiving strangers or chanting Ole' outside after a win. Enjoy!
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2023/2024 season playoff discussion
illWill replied to Prime Minister Koivu's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
Man I haven't posted here in a long time and now I remember why -
2023/2024 season playoff discussion
illWill replied to Prime Minister Koivu's topic in Habs & Hockey Talk
You literally gave me 4(!) reasons WHY he signed it. Aho was happy with the contract, meaning it was not a low-ball offer as I originally replied to. Clearly Carolina didn't make an offer that was as good up to that point. Bergevin's offer came in at exactly the top of its compensatory bracket, as he didn't want to give up another first round pick by offering more. He also front loaded it as you say, because he felt that the owner didn't want to pony up that much cash at the time. Based on the reaction by Carolina to the offer sheet, it appears that he was right. It was a calculated move and it didn't work out. Most offer sheets are matched, are they all stupid as well?