alfredoh2009

yeah, that was my intention: to find a plug. That is why I shared that screen capture on the other thread about teams with poor goaltending this season.

ok, then the dates filter I used was wrong. I tried to only check updates from the last few weeks.

Kolosov is nearing the end of his stint in the AHL and PHI needs to make a decision. From what I read on PHI boards and reporting, PHI seems happy with their NHL tandem, so there is no room for Kolosov in either team and it is too much of a gamble for them to make a call. He could fill a backup role with the Habs this season. The Habs could send Dobes to Laval and trade Primeau at the AHL to PHI for them to keep him there for now. The Habs would have a better split in MTL and Laval and PHI could end the year with their NHL tandem and with three goalies in the AHL. I believe they have a 33 year old in the AHL that they may trade or release once they get Primeau. I think it works for both teams. Draft picks can be added from either side to make it work

that is why I proposed the trade to PHI they are set at the NHL level this season and from what I read from those following that team their AHL will soon be varying three goalies. I think they may be interested in swapping the Gs with NHL contra at if the Habs add something. I disagree wrt Primeaunin Laval. He has a gone back at what made him a better choice for the Habs to keep last season. He needs to play lots and PHI may be better suited to do that for him next season

it was a solid game, Reinbacher looked poised and showed confidence in the o-zone. Primeau had another strong game. Lt's to like about Laval right now.

to PHI: Cayden Primeau(G) on AHL roster to MTL: Aleksei Kolosov(G) on AHL roster With draft picks on either side to make it work. Maybe AHLer swaps Both goaltenders seem to be at then end of their development road with their teams, Kolosov has on emore year before RFA. PHI gets Keith's son into their organization, and a chance to prepare for new contract and evaluation next camp. Although they seem to have decent depth at G, if Primeau's confidence improves by being in his dad's old tean, it si a win for them. MTL gets a goalie on the outside looking in with similar potential to Primeau, but with one more waiver exempt years left. Between Dobes and Kolosov, the Rocket may have a good top coalie in Laval and more flexibility on who they recall to backup Montembeault

clarifying my thought on Primeau for anyone lacking imagination to see how this may work. 1. The Habs got Montembeault on waivers, a goalie that had not established himself in the NHL but that the Habs knew going back to his junior years with Bouchard on the Armada 2. Primeau is in a similar situation. 3. Teams like the BUF, CBJ, LAK, PHI, PIT, SEA, seem to be candidates that may give Primeau the roster spot and play time he needs : https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/seasons/nhl-goalies-stats.html 4. I did not check what back goalie may be available to come back on a trade or what other assets may be added to make the trade work; but I believe that Dobes seems to be a good gap filler until Fowler is ready. Primeau's window with the Habs does not seem to fit with the team's needs

I think that how they manage Dobes and Primeau AHL status will be interesting. I would prefer to Primeau traded rather than keeping him in Laval. I would take a career NHL backup on the decline to sit on the bench for Montembeault. Papering Dobes. I think they keep Savard do to the injuroes on D at both levels. I was sure Dvorak woul dbe resigned and Evans traded, because I though Evans next contract would be too expensive. As it is, it seems likely Dvo is traded. Armia? I would keep Pez will playout his contract --- Big splash: this summer

I have not read any report about the likeability to resign Nelson. If we assume it is possible even if costly, Ineould swing for it. It would make them more likely to make the playoffs this season even if for one round. It would solidify the top-6. sending the worst of the two first round picks plus Primeau plus later pick (3rd, 4th) would work for me

I would pay the asking price since it fixed the 2C shortfall

If the Habs have a bottom trio of Armia-Evans + <RookieWhoIsOnFire> then the Habs will we awesome on the PK and shutting down teams when with a lead. The Habs need a new second line, all other lines are fine

I remember he was the strongest at the NHL combine his draft year.

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