Commandant Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Metallica said: You forgetting Alzner especially if he is a buy out this year. Alzner is a sunk cost. It is what it is. Also your solution of trading petry and signing Gardiner, spends you more money... not less... given that you aren't getting Gardiner as a UFA for cheaper than the $5.5 million that Petry is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Metallica said: Do you blow the cap space on Karlsson alone? You don't know what he is wanting. If he wants Doughty type money that's 11mil a season. I would trade Petry to free up cap space. So that way we can bring in Karlsson and someone else if we wanted to. If we can hopefully get Karlsson for around 9mil then I would be ok with keeping Petry. That Alzner contract is really back firing on us now isn't it. I'd bring in Karlsson and have Petry at 5.5 and be fine with it. And I don't think Karlsson is getting 11. I think he's getting like 9.5. His injuries cost him some money this past year. But even at 11 I'm still fine with it. I keep my top 3 defence... move one to the left side. If I need to clear space, I'm selling high on Andrew Shaw... you can get some savings there. If you sign Karlsson, Benn is allowed to walk so you won't have him on the books. Habs have 11.7 million in space right now, with 23 players signed for next season... so we'd have room to bring in Karlsson even at 11 with just a little move like trading Shaw and replacing him with a Suzuki or Poehling. Send Alzner to the minors, that also clears up some room. Send Dale Weise to the minors and that clears room. And the only notable RFAs to sign are Armia and Lehkonen. By the time next year comes around, and you need to make space again, you'll have another cap rise, you'll have Steve Mason's buyout off the books. You can trade Alzner a lot easier than you can right now, Dale Weise and Matthew Peca come off the books. You've likely got some other moves you can make too. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Commandant said: I'd bring in Karlsson and have Petry at 5.5 and be fine with it. And I don't think Karlsson is getting 11. I think he's getting like 9.5. His injuries cost him some money this past year. But even at 11 I'm still fine with it. I keep my top 3 defence... move one to the left side. If I need to clear space, I'm selling high on Andrew Shaw... you can get some savings there. If you sign Karlsson, Benn is allowed to walk so you won't have him on the books. Habs have 11.7 million in space right now, with 23 players signed for next season... so we'd have room to bring in Karlsson even at 11 with just a little move like trading Shaw and replacing him with a Suzuki or Poehling. Send Alzner to the minors, that also clears up some room. Send Dale Weise to the minors and that clears room. And the only notable RFAs to sign are Armia and Lehkonen. By the time next year comes around, and you need to make space again, you'll have another cap rise, you'll have Steve Mason's buyout off the books. You can trade Alzner a lot easier than you can right now, Dale Weise and Matthew Peca come off the books. You've likely got some other moves you can make too. Amen, brother. I understand that there are risks with UFA signings, but even with injuries Karlsson has put up points galore. Imagine if he gets healthy? What an exciting, game-changing player he could be for us. If he seriously does want to play close to Ottawa, then this is a swing-for-the-fences opportunity and we should take it. Don't worry about plugs like Benn or other lower-rung guys on the cap - you can always ship out assets like that. Too much caution gets you nowhere; as Stephen Harper once told Jack Layton, "you know, Jack, sometimes you've got to take a risk." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habber31 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) I honestly think Karlsson will be wearing a Habs jersey, come October. The Atlantic has so much star power, if the Habs have any shot at playoff contention, they need some game breakers. If the rumors are true and Karlsson's wife wants to be close to home, then I would almost guarantee he will take a "home town" discount. 9.5 is a very likely number. Give us a guy, Bergy. This team needs a legit game changer, on the back end. Edited June 5, 2019 by Habber31 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 They key is to offer endorsements galore to swing the deal I your favour... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habber31 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 13 hours ago, Commandant said: I'd bring in Karlsson and have Petry at 5.5 and be fine with it. And I don't think Karlsson is getting 11. I think he's getting like 9.5. His injuries cost him some money this past year. But even at 11 I'm still fine with it. I keep my top 3 defence... move one to the left side. If I need to clear space, I'm selling high on Andrew Shaw... you can get some savings there. If you sign Karlsson, Benn is allowed to walk so you won't have him on the books. Habs have 11.7 million in space right now, with 23 players signed for next season... so we'd have room to bring in Karlsson even at 11 with just a little move like trading Shaw and replacing him with a Suzuki or Poehling. Send Alzner to the minors, that also clears up some room. Send Dale Weise to the minors and that clears room. And the only notable RFAs to sign are Armia and Lehkonen. By the time next year comes around, and you need to make space again, you'll have another cap rise, you'll have Steve Mason's buyout off the books. You can trade Alzner a lot easier than you can right now, Dale Weise and Matthew Peca come off the books. You've likely got some other moves you can make too. Shaw had a career year, buts he's a guy I'd like to see get moved. I read a bit about buying Alzner out. That stuff is a bit over my head, but it sounded like this year was the best option for cap savings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Habber31 said: I read a bit about buying Alzner out. That stuff is a bit over my head, but it sounded like this year was the best option for cap savings. https://www.capfriendly.com/buyout-calculator/karl-alzner#results Not sure if that link works, but the cap hits for an Alzner buyout this summer are: 19-20 - $1 069 444 20-21 - $4 194 444 21-22 - $2 194 444 22-23 - $1 069 444 23-24 - $1 069 444 24-25 - $1 069 444 Wait til next year and the cap hits are: 20-21 - $3 958 333 21-22 - $1 958 333 22-23 - $833 333 23-24 - $833 333 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Based on that ... unless we are desperate for cap space this year (or we can get someone to take Alzner's contract), it would make the most sense to do it next year. It would save $200K of cap room from 20-21 to 23-24, and let us off the hook altogether in 24-24. 20-21 would still be a big hit but we'd be down to $833K in 21-22 when we are sure to be tight on cap space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habber31 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Trizzak said: https://www.capfriendly.com/buyout-calculator/karl-alzner#results Not sure if that link works, but the cap hits for an Alzner buyout this summer are: 19-20 - $1 069 444 20-21 - $4 194 444 21-22 - $2 194 444 22-23 - $1 069 444 23-24 - $1 069 444 24-25 - $1 069 444 Wait til next year and the cap hits are: 20-21 - $3 958 333 21-22 - $1 958 333 22-23 - $833 333 23-24 - $833 333 Thanks Edited June 5, 2019 by Habber31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 So, Friedman brought up Montréal as a potential destination for Matt Duchene... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott462 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I’m all for bringing in Karlsson and trying to figure it out afterwards but You have to get Domi done this or next year and he will be commanding between 6-8 mill. The Habs will have some cap work to do. What if Duchene and Karlsson both want to sign with Montreal, how do you make that work? Or do you say no to Duchene? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 48 minutes ago, Scott462 said: I’m all for bringing in Karlsson and trying to figure it out afterwards but You have to get Domi done this or next year and he will be commanding between 6-8 mill. The Habs will have some cap work to do. What if Duchene and Karlsson both want to sign with Montreal, how do you make that work? Or do you say no to Duchene? I don't think both can work cap wise... one we can do, but both will be issues going forward with Domi, Gallagher needing raises, then Kotkaniemi, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Just to keep in mind with the Karlsson talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Which means he can be had on the cheap... or cheaper at least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habber31 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 hours ago, JoeLassister said: So, Friedman brought up Montréal as a potential destination for Matt Duchene... I think Duchene would be a mistake signing. To me, he's more of a 65 point player. That's not worth 8 or 9 million per. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 If Karlsson is a real option, signing him needs to take priority over any other FA options. We really need D, our forwards are much less of an issue, and we have some solid prospects in the pipeline. OK, I’ll consider Gardiner, too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 For me its Karlsson or nobody... Gardiner will be be supplanted by youth in the coming years. Karlsson is one of if not the top D in the NHL when healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott462 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Commandant said: I don't think both can work cap wise... one we can do, but both will be issues going forward with Domi, Gallagher needing raises, then Kotkaniemi, etc... Thanks, Karlsson’s injury problems should be cause for a little concern, he’s also a RD and we don’t know if he would be open to playing his off side should he want to sign. Duchene plays both centre and wing and is good on face-offs. It'll be interesting to see what happens this off season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, IN THE HEARTS OF MEN said: For me its Karlsson or nobody... Gardiner will be be supplanted by youth in the coming years. Karlsson is one of if not the top D in the NHL when healthy. Or simply...used to be the best and now is likely still all-star calibre but trending downwards. Doesnt matter, because he wont be signing in Montreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 The way I see it ... our priority is defensive improvement (backup goaltender is far easier and less expensive issue that can be dealt with). The only real possibilities for significant improvement I see are (1) Karlsson, (2) Gardiner and (3) Gostisbehere. I think it's unlikely that we can pry away a top-quality D from anywhere else. So, my hope is that Bergevin is pursuing the three above players, in some order. Sure, if we absolutely can't get any, I'd be happy with Duchene, but that's not where the real need is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Soo, what if we include Shaw in a trade for Ghost AND sign Karlsson? best D in the league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Even if Duchene doesn't happen I still wouldn't be opposed to seeing if trading Drouin, Tatar, or Shaw can bring in a LD with term. There are other free agent forwards available that would fit the Habs nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Duchene wouldn’t hurt, but his production has been somewhat uneven over the years and I don’t see him as a difference maker on the scale of Karlsson. We’re weaker structurally at D than at C (though Duchene could play W of course).As with some others, then, D would be my priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I assume Bergevin has a plan at this point, likely with multiple fallback options. Once the Bruins and Blues finish beating up on each other we should be seeing some action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 2 hours ago, tomh009 said: I assume Bergevin has a plan at this point, likely with multiple fallback options. Once the Bruins and Blues finish beating up on each other we should be seeing some action. I do believe agents become free at the end of the month, not the end of the Stanley Cup play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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