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nihilz

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  1. I'd want Thornton on this team next season as much as I wanna see Bourque still around. Pax XXXXX Cole XXXXX Plek XXXXX XXXXX Eller Leblanc Moen XXXXX White This is what I see. Unfortunately lol
  2. If keeping Plek and DD is a necessity then Id try and move Gionta and try and land Doan|Stewart|Jones. Thats the only way Id feel confident with the small center duo. Marleau Plek XXXXX Pacioretty DD Cole
  3. SJ has been stacked with centers... Thornton Marleau Couture Pavelski Moore Handzus Mitchell Desjardins
  4. Yep. Plek and a 2nd or a few later picks, or a swap of some prospects, would get it done. Maybe, DD. Maye even Gionta plus. Who knows, but for sure SJ is looking to shake it up, and Marleau is prime to move.
  5. True. In that same breath, Eller might have better number playing with Kennedy & co, rather than Blunden, Moen, Geoffrion & Palushaj.. lol.. Staal between AK & Leblanc would sound more promising, obviously. I smell a trade for Marleau. I dont think Getz is going anywhere. Pens wouldnt want Staal around the east to play against either.
  6. I donno. I feel the same about Eller as all of you. As someone mentioned, Pacioretty's seasons was largly unforseen. I see something in Eller. The comparison of Staal and Eller is unfair. Eller has had little ice time in a top 6 capacity. Let alone with line mates with the skill that Staal has the luxury of playing with. Eller has played wing along Gomez and Plek. Not idea for utilizing Lars at his full potential. I dont recall Lars ever playing between Max & Cole either. 3rd line duty on the Habs doesnt present too many offensive opportunities, needless to say. Staal clearly is the full package. The ultamate second line center. And a better than most 1st liner. Eller might not pale tooo far in comparison in the near future. At least Bergevin is bias and wont have any sentimental attachments while assessing players. Another good question.. Imo, Habs cant go into the season with both Plek and DD. Does he keep Plek who is Staal without size, basically. Or trade DD and deal with the francaphone backlash? Does he have the balls and will he make such a bold statement in doing whats right for the product on the ice?
  7. I think aquiring Jordan Staal would be very possible, especially and perhaps only to a western team. The Habs definitely have the parts to make it happen. Would probably be along the lines of Eller a prospect and a few second round picks. The question remains.. is Jordan Staal that much better than Eller or what Eller can be in a few seasons. Although, Jordan Staal playing #1 center minutes & role is an untapped well of plenty in itself. A Staal, Plekanec tandem down the middle would be vicious. I would hope that the idea of attempting to grab two of Yakupov, Forsberg, Galchenyuk & Grigorenko a la Sedin's is something brass are seriously weighing. If not, than hopefully a second 1st round selection targetting Faksa, Hertl or Gaunce. Opportunity and assets have presented themselves. Time to cash in, imo.
  8. First post. Why not start out on a limb where I'm comfy. Pascal Vincent.
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