Helmethead
-
Posts
1407 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
29
Posts posted by Helmethead
-
-
Lots of chatter here about Michkov’s contract being bought out and him coming over sooner.
take it with a grain of salt.
-
-
20 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:
I’m not sure I want fireworks, For months, I’ve been hearing about what a terrific draft class this is, with loads of great players at the top end. Now we are hearing about the Habs being open to “moving down.” This seems counter-intuitive to me. 5 is a high pick in a supposedly elite draft year. Keep it. And pick the BPA. Don’t get cute.
Oh I’m totally with you.
But if the ducks go off the beaten path I expect a lot of attempts from others to move up.
If he can get quality assets and secure Leonard I totally cool with that.
-
I’ll be there!
Come on Kent, give us some fireworks!!
-
Love it!
Kent is all business.
And he might not be done.
-
1
-
-
7 minutes ago, Neech said:
Whoa Habsworld has its own eyes and ears on the ground! When was the last time we had a beat reporter?
I’m just a guy who owns a pizza shop!!-
1
-
-
- Popular Post
- Popular Post
1 hour ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:Keep the reports coming, Helmethead!
Well since you wanted an update..I sat next to David Abrutyn on the flight from Weschester NY to Nashville.
Here’s a bit about him:https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2017/04/26/People-and-Pop-Culture/David-Abrutyn.aspx
He saw my 10yr reading The Hockey News Draft edition magazine and talking to him for a bit he pulled out an autographed photo of Ovechkin and handed one to each of my boys.
After talking draft for a bit he mentioned the following:
He’s not 100% convinced Anaheim takes Fantilli at #2.
He insisted Verbeek likes to think outside of the box and that he believes Michkov is the second most talented player out there.
If Michkov doesn’t go at 2, he expects him to be available at 5.
My kid told him he wanted MTL to take Smith.
He told him he doesn’t believe Smith will be there at there at 5.
He also mentioned that he expects Washington to make a strong push to move up to 5 if Michkov is still on the board.
When I asked him what he thought it would take he said it would be expensive but didn’t divulge anything more.
-
1
-
4
-
Let’s hope so.
Just landed in Nashville!!
-
1
-
-
Booked my flight to Nashville.
Draft (and awards ceremony) here we come!!
My two boys gonna lose it when I wake them up at the crack of dawn on Monday to surprise them.
-
2
-
1
-
-
As much fun as it is talking about PLD I would not trade anything of premium value for him.
8yrs at 8+ mil is enough of a risk in itself let alone forking over assets.
The initial allure was on the basis that he had a semi tarnished reputation, an hard on for wearing la sainte flanelle and that Winnipeg had no leverage.
Let Bergevin and Robitaille have him.
-
1
-
1
-
-
Debating flying out to Nashville with my two boys for the draft.
Would be awesome if Kent has some pre 4th of July fireworks for us!
-
2 minutes ago, Peter Puck said:
Florida this year seems like a copy of the 2021 Habs. They finished last in the East, overcame a 3-1 deficit in the first round, then won 2 series fairly easily to make the finals. They are relying on their goalie and when his level of play drops in the final they fade. Will they also lose the final in 5 games?
Is that why I’m drawn to them? -
7 minutes ago, dlbalr said:
It's one that I think Carolina might be gearing up for, a team that has a definite 2C hole, is in win-now mode, and knows they can only afford a one-year rental. Plus, having succeeding at one already, they're not going to be afraid to try again. If Dubois doesn't get his way early in talks, this could be a possible fallback plan and get a possible soft landing on an up-tempo team that could give him a boost heading into UFA status in 2024.
For what it’s worth Brian, if I ever get my hands on an NHL team I’m hiring you.
And I’m not kidding.
-
10 minutes ago, dlbalr said:
Notwithstanding GHT's note above, there's a big risk to him signing a long-term offer sheet - what if Winnipeg matched? Then, all of a sudden, he's locked in long-term with the team he doesn't want to be with.
If there's an offer sheet coming his way, it'll be with no arbitration filing on either side followed by a one-year offer of roughly $6.435M (the top of the tier for a first-round pick and a third-rounder). If Winnipeg matches, they lose the ability to trade Dubois since offer sheeted players can't be moved for a year, which means they lose him for nothing in free agency. If they don't match, they only get a first and a third in a return and, well, you know where I stand already on what I think his trade value is. I think they wouldn't be happy with that outcome either.
that would be a sneaky sneaky move -
39 minutes ago, tomh009 said:
So, Pat Brisson (Dubois’ agent) apparently met with Cheveldayoff and told him that Dubois has no intention of playing for the Jets next season.
Dubois submitted a list of six teams that he’d be willing to consider a sign and trade with. And Brisson is looking for an 8x9 contract.
So, not only Montreal. And $9M expectation plus the assets that the Jets want. Is he worth that, really? He’s never hit 65 points yet. At those demands, I’d rather pursue DeBrincat, who has scored 41 goals twice.
I’d almost rather try and swing a deal with the devil (the leafs) who are in a dire position and need to do something. -
1 hour ago, dlbalr said:
Allen has two years left on a deal that doesn't start for a few more weeks. While I understand the logic in going after someone like Hart, I also understand that management might not want to move a player they just extended before his contract begins, removing any hope of moving him at the trade deadline. Those things aren't looked on too favourably by players and agents. Unless Allen's moved to a spot he really wants to go to, I think there would be some behind the scenes repercussions from moving him this early.
Party pooper!!Why you gotta be a voice of reason??
-
32 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:
Can’t see it at all.
Montembault had a great season and was really great for Canada.
Oilers maybe?
The pedigree is Careyesque.
And we have a history with goalies of his ilk.
He'd be leaving a toxic environment.
Idk.
It smells like something Hughes would do.
-
Lots of chatter about Carter Hart moving imminently.
I'd put money on him coming here.
What it would cost?
I have no clue.
-
1 hour ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:
You would sign Caufield to 10.75 X 8 years right now?
I mean I love the kid but you guys are outta whack!! -
6 hours ago, Commandant said:
You know what would have helped Carolina? A real 2nd line centre instead of Finnish Bambi who they signed to an offer sheet simply to make internet memes.
Finnish Bambi might be the perfect descriptive for his a$$ -
10 hours ago, Toronthab said:
Greepings!
Welcome back stranger!!
-
1
-
-
How can you not root for Florida.
Totally deserving of a spot in the final.
Matthew T. is an absolute gamer.
-
2 hours ago, GHT120 said:
THAT is from out of left-field.
As someone who’s been living in Connecticut for the last 14 years I can GUARANTEE you there is no chance in hell that the NHL would consider putting a team at the XL center in Hartford of all places.
Costs the governor nothing to spew such bullshit.
-
2 hours ago, GHT120 said:
THAT is from out of left-field.
As someone who’s been living in Connecticut for the last 14 years I can GUARANTEE you there is no chance in hell that the NHL would consider putting a team at the XL center in Hartford of all places.
Costs the governor nothing to spew such bullshit.
2023 NHL Entry Draft
in Habs & Hockey Talk
Posted
First bomb