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3 minutes ago, dreegking said:

Faith building and trying to win is currency also. 

 

Based on the prices today, I'd have dealt them.   But that's just me. 

 

I do agree that playing important games is good for development. 

Posted
4 minutes ago, Commandant said:

 

Based on the prices today, I'd have dealt them.   But that's just me. 

 

I do agree that playing important games is good for development. 

Could have gone either way. I bet it almost did more than once.
 But think they are past the picks phase. It’s now about culture. They have a chance to have playoffs. Cuz they are having it right nOw. And then the Rockets also get a chance to win big. Trickle effect of not losing anyone, will play dividends towards the future for everyone in the organization. 

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If there was a deal worth doing, it would have got done. 
 

Hughes seems to like the draft for dealing so I’ll hold out hope till then. 

 

Let’s make the playoffs and then wish Savard all the best at the end of the season. 

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Deadline is what I expected from the Habs. First time in a while that there hasn't been a trade of some sort, it seems, though.

Posted
6 minutes ago, huzer said:

Deadline is what I expected from the Habs. First time in a while that there hasn't been a trade of some sort, it seems, though.

well, it appears that making trade proposals on a forum is one thing (⚒️), but finding a top-6 center is tough... :spamafote:but what do I know

Posted
18 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said:

well, it appears that making trade proposals on a forum is one thing (⚒️), but finding a top-6 center is tough... :spamafote:but what do I know

 

Which top.6 centre was traded today and what should the Habs have given up to top the offer?

Posted

Maybe Kapanen comes back and fills that 2C role after great season in SHL.

Posted
17 hours ago, Dalhabs said:

Maybe Kapanen comes back and fills that 2C role after great season in SHL.

 

COULD it happen ... sure ... is it likely to happen ... no

 

Definitely should not be "the plan" I-M-O.

Posted
54 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:


I'm not big on Cozens but he would have helped. 

 

Overpaid for what he brings.  One great season he hasnt replicated.

Posted
16 hours ago, Commandant said:

Overpaid for what he brings.  One great season he hasnt replicated.

Indeed, Sabres fans don't seem to unhappy with the trade.

Posted
17 hours ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:

 

I have seen some stuff that suggests the Habs at least tried to get in on Rantanen but it would have been contingent on an extension.  It sounds as if the only two teams he'd sign with right away were Dallas/Florida.

Posted
1 hour ago, dlbalr said:

 

I have seen some stuff that suggests the Habs at least tried to get in on Rantanen but it would have been contingent on an extension.  It sounds as if the only two teams he'd sign with right away were Dallas/Florida.


I really like that Hughes is actively exploring ways to improve the team. 
 

I'm expecting something big this summer

Posted
1 hour ago, dlbalr said:

 

I have seen some stuff that suggests the Habs at least tried to get in on Rantanen but it would have been contingent on an extension.  It sounds as if the only two teams he'd sign with right away were Dallas/Florida.

 

The Rantanen saga had been one of the weirder NHL stories in a while. Happy to see the Canes fall on their faces, of course, though I suppose they made the best of it.

 

 

Posted
6 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:

 

The Rantanen saga had been one of the weirder NHL stories in a while. Happy to see the Canes fall on their faces, of course, though I suppose they made the best of it.

 

 

I was happy to see that as well

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Posted
4 hours ago, dlbalr said:

 

I have seen some stuff that suggests the Habs at least tried to get in on Rantanen but it would have been contingent on an extension.  It sounds as if the only two teams he'd sign with right away were Dallas/Florida.

Edmonton as well.

 

 

Posted
2 hours ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:

 

The Rantanen saga had been one of the weirder NHL stories in a while. Happy to see the Canes fall on their faces, of course, though I suppose they made the best of it.

 

 

 

2 hours ago, BCHabnut said:

I was happy to see that as well


I suppose Kotkaniemi (Aho) and the Canes weren’t able to use their “Finn power” leverage as a reason for Rantanen to stay in this case. :)

Posted
6 minutes ago, xXx..CK..xXx said:

I suppose Kotkaniemi (Aho) and the Canes weren’t able to use their “Finn power” leverage as a reason for Rantanen to stay in this case. :)

Dallas and Florida have their own Finns as well. It may be personal relationships with the other Finns on those teams--or the allure of the Cup.

Posted
35 minutes ago, tomh009 said:

Dallas and Florida have their own Finns as well. It may be personal relationships with the other Finns on those teams--or the allure of the Cup.

Yep, I know. My comment was more a shot at Kotkaniemi and Carolina in general, for the offer sheet incident with us in the past. Purposely overlooking that Heiskanen, Lindell, Hintz & Granlund > Kotkaniemi, Raanta & Aho. 

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Losing in Calgary. Tough game. Felt like they are one improvement player or two away. Doesn't it. I feel adding like others with a marginal upgrade for the year would have been the prudent thing. We shall see. I would be thrilled Tobe wrong, but I see a fade coming. :(

 

Posted

Re-sign Dvorak next year, short term deal around 2.5m? Good 4th line center. Been playing decent hockey.

 

Beck should have great year in AHL. His second year in league. Gives us depth down the middle, good call up if injuries 

Posted
4 hours ago, Commandant said:

No.

 

Need to integrate one of Beck/Kapanen.  Let them fight for the spot in camp.

I agree. Although Dvorak has been playing better lately, it’s time to move on from him at the end of the season. IF we re-sign one of our veteran UFA’s it should be Armia if the deal is team friendly enough. 

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Posted
37 minutes ago, dlbalr said:

Revisiting an older rumour, Elliotte Friedman had an update on the offer supposedly on the table for Zegras back at the draft.  Seems like the offer was Mailloux and the later first rounder for him.  But as we know, once Demidov fell, that was pulled.

 

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks/latest-news/report-rumored-zegras-to-canadiens-trade-at-2024-draft-clarified

So, Mailloux and Hage. I feel like we dodged a bullet on this one.

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