Prime Minister Koivu
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The Flyers are going for it big time.
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Dandenault has played his entire 9-year NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings. He played 616 in Detroit, scoring 48 goals, 101 assists and 149 points. A solid defender, he is +46 in his career.
Dandenault was a standout for Sherbrooke, his hometown, in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. In two season, he scored 54 goals and 106 assists for 160 points.
+46 is incredible over a career. Glad to have him here.
TSN has him reported as making 1.7 million in his first year. Not 3 million.......
Maybe it is progressive?
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I hope that isn't a mistake!
WOW
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Holy shit, this is getting to be too much
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Excellent article. A couple of things:
"This is the most unique market in North America. It’s the only market where French is almost required, and let’s be honest here, how many players want to deal with a second language as well as coming to a new city and dealing with the pressure cooker that is the Bell Centre. It’s a very different culture in Montreal, as anyone who’s ever lived there will agree."
French Canadiens and players who grew up loving the Habs are the only ones who want to come here.
All the pressure and speculation is a byproduct of a hockey town. I agree that it is hard on the players but I will say that it has its benefits as well. The Habs will fill the building and generate cash. Fans drool over every move....they are involved. That means they spend money. I do, t-shirts, jerseys, etc.
Is it really any different in Toronto? No, not really. Or is it different in say NFL crazy Indianapolis?
Do players like Kovalev make 4.5 million a year just for our entertainment?
Some players love the hockey towns, crazy media and fan involvement. I remember Kovalev pointing out his reason for loving Montreal so much.
We are indeed harsh, I certainly am at times. I want my team to win. I can't even call the Habs my team, they are a part of me and I them. I refer to the Habs in the first person.
Do you remember the cheers and ovation Saku got when he returned from his cancer scare? Man, it was incredible.
Remember Savage leaving? He cried, proudly displaying his habs tatoo.
I agree that not everyone wants to plat here but those that do play with everything they have through good and bad.
:ghg:
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Montreal Canadiens re-sign star winger Alexei Kovalev
posted August 3 @ 13:22, EST
MONTREAL (CP) - The Montreal Canadiens re-signed star winger Alexei Kovalev to an $18 million US, four-year contract Wednesday, a source told The Canadian Press.
The Russian sniper will earn $4.5 million a season.
Kovalev, one of the top forwards available on the unrestricted free-agent market, had other offers - including one from Pittsburgh - but decided to return to the Habs, where he had 10 points (6-4) in 11 playoff games in 2003-04 after being traded from the New York Rangers.
This is making my day
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Originally posted by puck7x
Yeah but it screws out 3rd line. Bonk is the PERFECT fit for 3rd line centre. We need a big player like Bonk on the 3rd line to match up against the opponents top lines.
Instead of trading Ribeiro I think Ryder or Zednik might be dealt, Ryder isnt making it easy on the habs to get him signed.
And... Instead of signing a UFA D, maybe we're going to trade for one? Maybe that was Bob's plan all along.
You are absolutely right but the possability of getting more great talent on the Habs has me excited (regardless of Satan or someone else)
a Dman is #1 priority right now- no question.
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Originally posted by simonus
I dont see satan as a center...
I was thinking by trading ribs you were giving bonk the 2nd line job
Ryder-Bonk-Satan
That is a solid second line!
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I agree with all the comments on Kovalev. The guy is going to put some points on the board.
I hope Koivu benefits as well. I see him with the highest point total of his life.
If he plays most games!
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Originally posted by Macaskill
What about Ribs?
Part of a trade for a Dman
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Something like:
Zednick - Koivu - Kovalev
Higgins - Satan - Ryder
Bulis - Bonk - Perezhogin
Sundstrom - Begin - toughguy
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Originally posted by simonusOriginally posted by Prime Minister Koivu
Unless we trade Riberio and Dagenais............
:/):bow:who would you have center the third line then?
Bonk
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Originally posted by Fanpuck33
Let him go to LA, now that Kovy is signed, I would like the 6th forward spot to go to Perezhogin or another youngin'. No sense using money on a need that can be filled within the organization.
They need to use the remaining money to sign a great D-man, and leave a little bit extra for next season if possible, if you get my drift
[Edited on 8-3-05 by Fanpuck33]
Unless we trade Riberio and Dagenais............
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This is too much, I can't wait an hour!
I need to know now :mad:
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I think his style of play and his speed would be an awesome fit with zednik and Koivu.
He is obviously a show boat but the Habs offer him more of a team environment than he had in Buffalo.
I personally think he would be atleast as good as Kovalev for us. Kovalevs has his own problems, I'm sure you remember!
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I'm actually shocked they let Pronger go.
The smaller market teams are really getting involved, the new CBA seems to be working well.
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Have you noticed that no teams have made him an offer? Atleast nothing has been reported.
Bob did the right thing and maybe after receiving 0 offers Breezer will wake up and realize what he is worth.
I would resign him for a very small contract.
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I honestly think he would make a great fit with the Habs. I hope we sign him.
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I don't want leclair.
As Fanpuck33 said "LeClair = bum"
Even for $1 million
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I'm a little nervous too but Bob is doing the right thing. We can't go nuts...some players have signed deals that are too much money.
I am going nuts with anticipation but it will be worth it in the end.
My only question is about Kovalev. What is the hold up? Is the ball in Kovalev's court and we are waiting for his answer?
If so, he may find himself left out.
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Originally posted by bleu_blanc_rouge
pfffffffff
lovely rumor, but if we get forsberg or/and naslund ill run naked outisde, 40 laps around the street.. NAKED
LOL
If you you add lecavalier to that list, I'll join you.
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Originally posted by simonus
one thing not to be forgotten is there is a question as to how good some of these guys will be after the year off. A 35 year old big man who sat for a year could come back slow and injury prone... perhaps some of these big moves and "powerhouse" teams could be big huge dissapointments in the upcoming season... exhibit A) Hasek 2003-04
[Edited on 8/2/2005 by simonus]
That is a great point. How many people who didn't play over seas will have a hard time?
Regarding Hasek, I think the guy has mental problems. Remember the crazy stuff he pulled in Buffalo during the playoffs.....then all the stuff that happened in Detroit?
He is nuts
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This has been posted in another thread but I can't resist!
From Eklund:
Forsberg and the Habs
I promised my friends in Montreal Fan990 that I would do something for them...so I made some calls and it is true that the Habs are in now in talks regarding Peter Forsberg. That is a jersey I would buy. (by the way I am kidding about calling around) (maybe)
UFA SEASON (Selänne to Anaheim)
in Habs & Hockey Talk
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Peca to the oilers.
Man they didn't pay much for him.