Psycing Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I had an idea last night and today and wrote up an article concerning it for the front page. But for now, I come to you: Who do you think Bob Gainey will call first tomorrow at 12pm? While I'm hoping it's Ryan Smyth, I'd have to think a defenseman like Mathieu Schneider will get the very first call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Smyth, Rafalski, Hannan, Schneider and Kariya are the guys I think he'll target first as I don't feel neither of Briere, Drury and Gomez will sign in Montreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRvInA Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 he will offer good money for Briere... Deep down I hope Briere refuses or gets a better offer somewhere else Defense is where I hope BG focuses on... Once noon hits tomorrow u can say goodbye to Shelly if he hasn't signed with us yet. I'm thinking about 1-2 year stint Dmen Schneider and all the above 35 fit that category which also means they wont go over 5 mil. Scott Hannan, Danny Markov etc... once thats done go for the 3rd and 4th line Vets with upside potentials: Kozlovs Yashins Bertuzzi's all iffy forwards with one year contracts that are looking to play there way into the above 5 mil paycheck again. So fix the D void first then go for the high opportunity and risky but short contract forwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRock Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Briere will probably be the first call of the day. All reports seem to indicate he'd be interested, and Gainey is interested in Briere. He'd be a huge asset on the first line and the powerplay. If Gainey has a defenceman high on his shopping list, I hope it looks something like this; Sheldon Souray Scott Hannan Danny Markov Vitaly Vishnevsky Brad Stuart Joni Pitkanen (restricted, then call Holmgren about a trade) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 (edited) I have no clue but I suspect Rafalski or Schneider. I agree with Pat Hickey on this regarding what to expect. However, always remember what we have to apply to "expect". Edited June 30, 2007 by ATHLÉTIQUE.CANADIEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smon Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Interesting question. I would assume it would be a player like Briere - Gainey will call and poke around with his ilk first. Then, someone like Rafalski (who very well could end up back in NJ) or Schneider. Kariya would be worth pursuing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRvInA Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Read your blog Mac and yes the thought of more Dandenault like players calling Gainey regarding coming to MTL Zubrus, Oulette.. maybe even Zednick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_Habs_Fan Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Matthieu Schneider/ Marleau!! Those will be the guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koivu-11 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 hes gonna call them all at the same time. Cell phone 1. Hi Ryan Smyth its Gainey gm of the habs, im callin to offer you a X contract offer hold on plz Cell 2. Hi Schenider * same as above * hold on plz Cell 3. Rafalski Exact same as above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze53 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 hes gonna call them all at the same time. Cell phone 1. Hi Ryan Smyth its Gainey gm of the habs, im callin to offer you a X contract offer hold on plz Cell 2. Hi Schenider * same as above * hold on plz Cell 3. Rafalski Exact same as above Haha sounds good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koivu-11 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 it can't fail all 3 at the same time so better chances of us getting one of them lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Habby2919 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 1. Selanne, one last chance for him to play with Saku in the NHL. 2. Souray, he'll keep trying. 3. Hannan, needs a rock on the blueline. 4. Souray, he'll keep trying. 5. The Sharks to get Marleau in the red white and blue. 6. Souray, finally gives up and signs somebody like Markov, Hamrlik, DeVries, Sutton, Schneider instead. 7. Zubrus, Maybe. :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_Habs_Fan Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 1. Selanne, one last chance for him to play with Saku in the NHL. That would be a dream!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRvInA Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 it can't fail all 3 at the same time so better chances of us getting one of them lmao well better have Gainey and his assistants calling at the same time ( all in the WAR ROOM have you) still better have 3 D or 3 Forwards. 3 of different likes has higher chances of failing... e.g. Smyth Shneider etc.. my thoughts are do you think we will be getting news within the first 3 hours of UFA dealing 12 hours? 24 hours? I can't bare the excitement any longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 They become free agnets at midnight and can sign at noon so you will not hear until slightly after noon is my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hannan or Souray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hannan or Souray I honestly am hoping for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenadian Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 It's not like whoever calls 1st get the player........ I'm assuming there have been "talks" going on before actual deadline of 1 minute past 12. GM's are going to give their "best offer" to whoever their after, and I'm assuming the players (AGENTS) will weigh all the offers. With that said, you'll also need to have a Plan B; ie the player your after signs somewhere else...you'll need to assess who's next.. And as the days wear on (and the picken's get slimmer) we should be done shopping. No sense grabbing (overpaying) for the bottom of the barrel...if that happens [ie we don't get who we're after] either we make a trade...or god forbid go to the farm and develop our own players..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKS-AVENUE Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 It's not like whoever calls 1st get the player........ I'm assuming there have been "talks" going on before actual deadline of 1 minute past 12. GM's are going to give their "best offer" to whoever their after, and I'm assuming the players (AGENTS) will weigh all the offers. With that said, you'll also need to have a Plan B; ie the player your after signs somewhere else...you'll need to assess who's next.. And as the days wear on (and the picken's get slimmer) we should be done shopping. No sense grabbing (overpaying) for the bottom of the barrel...if that happens [ie we don't get who we're after] either we make a trade...or god forbid go to the farm and develop our own players..... -Gainey and Briere are flying around Montreal in a helicopter right now and Gainey is saying 6.2 million/4 years. Briere will sign at 12:01 p.m sunday afternoon. If we want a great center now or later it's going to cost 6 and up. There is no reason why we shouldn't pay someone the money. Briere may not be big but he is good and he'll have big wingers. Go for it BOB!!!! You can't lose. Usually the media is expecting the Shannahan or Arnott or Dumont....This year they're taking a step back and saying nothing major will be done. That's when it's going to happen. I think Bob will go for it and sign Souray while he is at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I honestly am hoping for both. So I am... just these 2 and a better center than Bonk to make 3 offensive lines and 3 solid D pairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I'm seriously hoping Gainey stays away from Gomez, Briere, Smyth and Drury. Those guys are going to get massive dollars and never live up to the contracts. I'd hope Gainey goes with the tier 2 free agents. Kariya might be a nice fit up front but do we need another forward? I'd say Nylander if they are serious about a centre, but I'd concentrate on Rafalski, Preissing and Hannan. If Gainey could score one or two of them that would be quite a coup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRvInA Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 -Gainey and Briere are flying around Montreal in a helicopter right now and Gainey is saying 6.2 million/4 years. Briere will sign at 12:01 p.m sunday afternoon. If we want a great center now or later it's going to cost 6 and up. There is no reason why we shouldn't pay someone the money. Briere may not be big but he is good and he'll have big wingers. Go for it BOB!!!! You can't lose. Usually the media is expecting the Shannahan or Arnott or Dumont....This year they're taking a step back and saying nothing major will be done. That's when it's going to happen. I think Bob will go for it and sign Souray while he is at it. according XXxxx -XX...something. GM B.G. "Fait son Metro" buying TP ..and talking to someone ... hopefully Shelly or another GM Briere is in the trunk of his car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehab Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I'm seriously hoping Gainey stays away from Gomez, Briere, Smyth and Drury. Those guys are going to get massive dollars and never live up to the contracts. I'd hope Gainey goes with the tier 2 free agents. Kariya might be a nice fit up front but do we need another forward? I'd say Nylander if they are serious about a centre, but I'd concentrate on Rafalski, Preissing and Hannan. If Gainey could score one or two of them that would be quite a coup. I would love Hannan and Rafalski as a second Pairing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilan Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 according XXxxx -XX...something. GM B.G. "Fait son Metro" buying TP ..and talking to someone ... hopefully Shelly or another GM Briere is in the trunk of his car nice to dream, but i think gainey will be looking for one if not two d-men (no way we go after any of the top 4). way too pricey, and the big names are coming next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneHABSfan Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Teppo Numminen and Mathieu Schneider. This is the year of the "D" is it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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