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If you trade Subban, you gotta find someone who can replace him. While he isn't that much bigger than Diaz, he plays a more physical game, while also providing essential offense. A great two-way defender, and he hasn't even reached his prime yet. Sure, Diaz is working for now, but what if it stops clicking? Who can take over? Weber? Bouillon? Beaulieu? Kaberle? Weber has had a lot of opportunities to show his worth and he's been sub-par. Beaulieu isn't quite NHL-ready yet and we certainly don't wanna rush him. Bouillon provides some good support on the PP, but he is an older defenseman and doesn't have PK's young energy. As for Kaberle, he could step up if you put him next to Markov, but his age is again a factor that must be taken into consideration. I know that Markov makes anyone he plays with better, but I believe that having PK, who is young, quick and can hit in the lineup is a must. Sure, maybe he annoys his teammates with his over the top attitude but he's got skill. As for the contract, I believe he should man up and take the bridge contract. I hope Bergevin won't give in. Carey Price, a 5th overall superstar goaltender accepted one and so did Max Pacioretty, a prospect everyone knew was gonna be a top 6 talent right from the start. Both are now making big bucks. Subban has done well, but he has yet to prove he is an elite NHL defenseman. If he can take a bridge contract and prove his worth in the next 2-3 years, then he will get what he's worth. I cannot believe that he watched the opening ceremony before the game against Toronto and all 3 games without wishing he was out there with his teammates. If he loves the sport, he will stop being difficult and take a bridge contract to get back on the ice and contribute to this team. As for how many years, 2-3 years at 3.5 million is acceptable.

I forgive the habs for losing to the Laffs! They came back strong, Markov is looking like his old self and Galchenyuk buried his first I hope they can play like this often enough to make the playoffs. Also, what a classy move to make Galy the first star so the kid can enjoy the glory!

White just showed he is willing to do anything to protect his teammates, he didn't mean to get a 5 minute penalty and just lost control. Just needs to get his temper under control and just grab the guy's shirt and shove him a little instead of punching him or drop the gloves with him later on in the game! All I can say is white plays with heart and watches out for his teammates which is what he is required to do, all while winning faceoffs and generating some secondary offense with his line.

WHY is Bouillon on the PP and not Gorges???

Aside from the punching, I think it was good, sends a message to the NHL that says: you don't mess with Ryan White's teammates! Prust has been intimidating too with his hits, the Habs are no longer a small, fragile team!!

Let's not take this out of proportion, Gomer wouldn't have gotten it on net!

Patches should've let go of a better shot! BOUILLON on the PP??? What the hell is Therrien thinking????

GALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really a 5-on-3???? C'mon guys, get your shit together and don't blow this!!

PK who?? Looks like we got a new sniper from the point!

I honestly think he will stay the whole season with the Habs. He dominated the WHL, had a good World Juniors where his team won a gold medal last year and had 20 points in 36 games in the AHL on a struggling Bulldogs team. Yeah, he could go back to the AHL but if we can give him the right icetime, I'm sure he would perform very well this year for the Habs.

I can't wait to see the crowd's reaction when Galchenyuk or Gallagher score their first goal!

Yeah but they didn't score a goal early!

This crowd just loves both Gallys! I hope they both get their first tonight!!!!

Alright let's get this thing going!!! Huberdeau's first game in his hometown, Kovalev returning to the Bell Centre, Gallagher debut, Galchenyuk at center!!! THIS SHOULD BE GOOD

Ken (aften Ken Dryden)

It's been time for a long time...

Craig Rivet for a 1st round pick (Max Pacioretty) and Josh Gorges...

Michael Phelps is gonna kill it!

Yep I'm in

In 2008 the Impact won the first ever Canadian Championship and were rewarded with a birth (berth) in the 2008-09 CONCACAF Champions League, originally the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

I think we should take a risk with Alexander Semin. Apparently hasn't gotten many calls, if we offered a decent ammount of money, we could try him out. Worth it IMO.

True, he can't eat 7.3 million anymore, we can't afford it! He could be a good influence for the kids in Hamilton.

I estimate PK will get somewhere in the 5-6 million$/year range for 4-5 years!

I know most of you won't agree, but I am willing to give Gomez ONE more chance to prove that he can play at the NHL level and put up decent points. Although I think there is no way he can perform well enough to make us forget about his salary, he can try to redeem himself as much as possible, at least enough to deserve a spot in the NHL.