BCHabnut Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 We need Moses Sundin! Look what he has done for the Canuckleheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habber Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) Tomas Kaberle and Jordan Staal.....and Claude Julien. Edited February 2, 2009 by Habber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 They had Julien, he was run out of town. I would call Vancouver. I would offer Pleks, Higgins and O'Byrne for Kessler and Bieksa. This team needs some grit, attitude adjustment and someone who play play in the defensive zone. I would move Kovalev to whoever will take him. That's a start anyway, in 2 weeks if things are going poorly, i eject a few more UFA's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 They had Julien, he was run out of town. I would call Vancouver. I would offer Pleks, Higgins and O'Byrne for Kessler and Bieksa. This team needs some grit, attitude adjustment and someone who play play in the defensive zone. I would move Kovalev to whoever will take him. That's a start anyway, in 2 weeks if things are going poorly, i eject a few more UFA's. You won't see Bieksa leave the Nucks for that. Bieksa is to Vancouver as Marki and Komi are to Habs. They love him there. They would want a roster defenseman. I think that a trade with Pitsburgh could have potential. Stall would cost a hell of a lot more than Kovy straight up though. Probably Kovy and a top prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMPL Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Anybody who has balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Ryder Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Foppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Foppa A healthy Forsberg would be EXACTLY what this team needs to salvage this season...too bad it's never gonna happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycing Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 A healthy Forsberg would be EXACTLY what this team needs to salvage this season...too bad it's never gonna happen. Foppa, or a salvaged season? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakiqc Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 gaborik and/or kovalchuk kovalev, sergei k, higgins can play C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyohabs Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Rebuild the identity of the team. Kovalev for a strong 2-way 3rd line ctr., especially one who mixes it up. toughness, grit, some o ability but not the overriding prerequisite. Koivu to Minny in the off-season for one of their d-men. It has never worked with Koivu as 'C', whatever the circumstances, and it never will. Off-season trade for LeCavalier. Prospects, Higgins, Plex, whoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Jeff Carter and Milan Lucic. Who we could have gotten. :nono: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Jeff Carter and Milan Lucic. Who we could have gotten. :nono: Perfect Bruins and Flyers are both looking for Fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForumGhost Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 If I were Gainey, I might be looking at Gaborik. Considering his injury problem and UFA status, the price couldn't be that high... But if the gamble pays off, we have an elite offensive winger for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) gaborik and/or kovalchuk kovalev, sergei k, higgins can play C NOne of those guys can play centre at the NHL level. Thats why they are wingers. NOne of them can win faceoffs at the NHL level. If I were Gainey, I might be looking at Gaborik. Considering his injury problem and UFA status, the price couldn't be that high... But if the gamble pays off, we have an elite offensive winger for the playoffs. Hes Minnesotas franchise player, of course the price will be high. At least a roster player a prospect and atleast a 1st rounder....and thats just for starters. And hes soft and can't stay on the ice. Not worth it Somebody mentioned Chris Neil. That would be a fantastic pickup since Ottawa probably can't afford him next year anyways. The only problem is the price might get driven up by other GMs Edited February 5, 2009 by kaos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 NOne of those guys can play centre at the NHL level. Thats why they are wingers. NOne of them can win faceoffs at the NHL level. Hes Minnesotas franchise player, of course the price will be high. At least a roster player a prospect and atleast a 1st rounder....and thats just for starters. And hes soft and can't stay on the ice. Not worth it Somebody mentioned Chris Neil. That would be a fantastic pickup since Ottawa probably can't afford him next year anyways. The only problem is the price might get driven up by other GMs I would suspect the price for Gaborik is declining by the day. As for Neil, great guy to have, probably not coming to Montreal from a div rival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I would suspect the price for Gaborik is declining by the day. As for Neil, great guy to have, probably not coming to Montreal from a div rival. No way is the price for Gaborik declining. I wondering if his contract asking price maybe is? He was asking for like $8 Million or something. As for Neil. If Montreal is willing to pay the most, Ottawa wil ship him there. Chances are he will not be here in the offseason, and the Grabovski to Toronto dispells the not in your own division rule. Ottawa will take the best deal regardless division Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 No way is the price for Gaborik declining. I wondering if his contract asking price maybe is? He was asking for like $8 Million or something. Actually, Apparently, Gaborik's agent was looking for 9 million$ per year on a very LONG TERM contract! In my opinion, no way is gaborik worth Malkin/Ovechkin/Crosby money. True, the guy has talent, but he's injury prone, and seems to be a cancer in the dressing room. We don't need people like him on our team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Actually, Apparently, Gaborik's agent was looking for 9 million$ per year on a very LONG TERM contract! In my opinion, no way is gaborik worth Malkin/Ovechkin/Crosby money. True, the guy has talent, but he's injury prone, and seems to be a cancer in the dressing room. We don't need people like him on our team! To be fair to Gaborik, those other players were able to get rid of their initial coaches and quit blaming them for their team's problems. Gabby just can't escape Lemaire. When healthy, Gabroik scores very close to the pace of Heatley and Kovalchuk, and more often than Rick Nash. Of course, that's only "when healthy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 When healthy, Gabroik scores very close to the pace of Heatley and Kovalchuk, and more often than Rick Nash. Of course, that's only "when healthy". Agreed, but what good is it to pay a guy 8 or 9 million$ per year, when you know the best you'll get out of him is 50-55 games and about 30 to 35 goals?? 5 maybe 6 million$ per year would be acceptable, but not the 8 to 9 million$ per year he's looking for. If he were to put up two consecutive seasons of 70+ games and 40+ goals, then I'd say that he'd be worth the Crosby/Ovechkin/malkin money...but until then, I'm not convinced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 We need J-Bo. Plain and simple. BG knows that, and he's trying. If he can't get Bouwmeester, he'll move down the list and look at Kaberle, etc. If there is an upgrade, I think BG will try for an upgrade on Defence before an upgrade on offense, plain and simple. Anyone remember the top two lines of the team that scored the most goals in the NHL last season? Andrei - Plex - Kovalev Higgins - Koivu - Sergei The problem with this season is that the first line is not going. Even then, we're not doing bad at all: we're right with everyone in the goal scoring department, except for Boston, SJ and Detroit. As soon as Kovalev gets going, that line will get going. We simply need the help that a guy like Jbo would give: better D, and offense. That will put us over the hump. After that, it's up to Carbo and the players to perform in the playoffs. Help at D would go way farther to helping this team than help at Forward. We need Jay Bouwmeester. Plain and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mont Royale Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Help at D would go way farther to helping this team than help at Forward. We need Jay Bouwmeester. Plain and simple. Completely agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Does anyone believe Pronger is available? That rumor just seems to be hanging in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I think they're shopping Pronger, but i don't know if they have the guts to move him, considering the rest of their Dmen are free agents and he's signed until next season. He would make an unreal addition to the Habs, probably as good if not better than Bouwmeester in the short term, however I think BG is shying away from contract commitments beyond this season. I think if Pronger would come for a reasonable price, and BG was feeling ballsy, he could get him, use him for the playoff run and trade him in the off-season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l<OV4L3V Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) Is this players that the canadiens can realistically get? I'm going to assume so and say yes. I'm going to pretend that i am Bob Gainey for this season and the offseason...during the season I am going to say Higgins and Plekanec, 2 1st round Picks for JayBo (with a conditional signing of 2 years in Montreal) Sign Emelin over the Summer Sign PK Subban to a Contract Let Breezer Retire, Let Cube Walk, Let Dandy Walk, Buy Out Begin, Kostopoulis Resign Lang for a One Year Deal Resign Kovalev Let Koivu Walk to free agency if nothing can be done or trade him to Minnesota to play with Mikko http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=19335 ...Anybody Remember this guy? He would probably sign for a reasonable amount, and Voila...you have a solid Line Morozov-Lang-Kovalev Sign Matthew Lombardi or Antoine Vermette for the right Price Sign Greg Stewart ...I think if the Canadiens do this...they will be just fine and will really have taken a serious step forward that would make the lineup look something like this Morozov-Lang-AK27 AK46-Lombardi-Pacioretty Lats-Vermette-SK74 Stewart-Lapierre-Diago Now that is 4 Lines that Can Score right there!! (Keep Laraque for grit games...however our Blueline would look DAMN good and tough) Markov-JayBo Hammer-Komisarek Emelin-Gorges Obyrne And then i woke up :lol: Ps: Salary Cap wise I think i would be royally F'ed LOL Edited February 5, 2009 by l<OV4L3V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Lapierre + ####'s = win andrei - maxim - sergei speedorama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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