GHT120 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 17 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: While HuGo have done a good job of locking up core pieces of the rebuild, I don't think a team with as many strong young pieces as the Habs wants to open itself up to a retaliatory war on offer sheets. Agreed ... although, despite this season, Bedard is reputedly a near-generational talent who would give the habs one of the best 1-2 punches at centre ... but the better option is likely to look for offer sheet candidates on teams lacking cap space (not likely an issue for many, if any, teams this offseason) and trying to make a trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Bedard is an elite talent, even generational, but is he a centre? Chicago is playing him on the wing and that might be his best position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I would gladly play Aaron Asham as #2C if it means landing Connord Bedard for picks only 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 The 8 NHL teams with the best case to make an offer sheet this offseason - The Athletic 3. Montreal Canadiens "This would be a lot of fun." "One complicating factor: Their biggest need is down the middle and there’s not a whole lot of centers available as RFAs. But if they strike out on July 1, getting creative with an offer sheet on another top-six forward could be the right move for a front office that has quietly made a lot of them lately." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 What about a short deal with Tavares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 33 minutes ago, Dalhabs said: What about a short deal with Tavares? I think he really wants to stay in Toronto. Of course, if the Leafs don't make an offer, that will not be an option. I don't expect he would accept a one- or two-year deal, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 38 minutes ago, Dalhabs said: What about a short deal with Tavares? If hes willing to come to Montreal sure. I dont think he leaves toronto though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXx..CK..xXx Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Perhaps Nashville will be fed up with the Stamkos experiment and will look to move him cheap, all the while retaining salary. 🙂 Suzuki Tavares or Suzuki Stamkos I’m fine with either tandem. (This post is half tongue in cheek) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Stamkos has become more of a winger as he's aged then a centre (at least in Tampa thats what they did). Cant say ive watched much of Nashville this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 15 minutes ago, xXx..CK..xXx said: Perhaps Nashville will be fed up with the Stamkos experiment and will look to move him cheap, all the while retaining salary. 🙂 Suzuki Tavares or Suzuki Stamkos I’m fine with either tandem. (This post is half tongue in cheek) Hope you were able to dislodge the tongue. Stamkos has a full NMC ... but they also have Ryan O'Reilly ... only $4.5M AAV for two more years, no trade impediments, 56.4% face-off success, 17g/45pts, but turns 35 on July 2nd ... could be a good "band-aid". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago If the Devils crash out. How about Dawson Mercer. Rh is an issue. 23 years old. Can play centre and wing. Had 56 points two years ago (22-23) but just 36 and 33 the last two. His four seasons in the nhl 17, 27, 20, 19 goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago 44 minutes ago, Commandant said: If the Devils crash out. How about Dawson Mercer. Rh is an issue. 23 years old. Can play centre and wing. Had 56 points two years ago (22-23) but just 36 and 33 the last two. His four seasons in the nhl 17, 27, 20, 19 goals On a positive note he hasn't missed a game in 4 years (his entire NHL career), that is pretty impressive. However his point totals the last 2 years are concerning. One mediocre year can be an anomaly but two back to back is a concern. I can't say I have watched him enough to have a creditable opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago What Dom's model at The Athletic says: And for comparison: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago 2 minutes ago, tomh009 said: What Dom's model at The Athletic says: And for comparison: Newhook needs better wingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago Lamorello is out with the Isles. Called it. https://www.nhl.com/islanders/news/islanders-statement-on-lou-lamoriello Now how does the new GM feel about trading Horvat and/or Barzal and starting a rebuild? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 3 hours ago, Commandant said: Lamorello is out with the Isles. Called it. https://www.nhl.com/islanders/news/islanders-statement-on-lou-lamoriello Now how does the new GM feel about trading Horvat and/or Barzal and starting a rebuild? I love the idea of Horvat, myself. Of course that’s the ‘Vancouver’ in me talking, but he seems like an ideal 2nd-line C on a contending team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 29 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I love the idea of Horvat, myself. Of course that’s the ‘Vancouver’ in me talking, but he seems like an ideal 2nd-line C on a contending team. Horvat does seem like an ideal 2nd line C on a contending team. He does make 8.5M but the cap is going up and Laine's contract will be expiring in a year. If Laine doesn't resign then Horvat, Demidov is a great start for an excellent 2nd line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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