bbp Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=622219 Another Dog in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 And an already terrible defence corps in Hamilton gets much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Don't they have 6 D men already? Please tell me it isn't to play 7 D again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I think they want 7 while Markov gets his feet wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I enjoyed his play earlier this year when I still thought the Habs had a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I enjoyed his play earlier this year when I still thought the Habs had a shot. He wasn't bad at all. I certainly prefer him in the lineup over Weber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 He's the definition of the D you dont notice out there. Which is good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 He's the definition of the D you dont notice out there. Which is good for him. Used to say the same about Gorges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Used to say the same about Gorges. Maybe St Dennis will be antoher Georges :D !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Used to say the same about Gorges. I've called him the poor man's Gorges many times. Their games are similar. Now is he a poor man's Gorges but good enough to be a 6th D in the NHL? Or a poor man's Gorges who should be an AHL all-star? That's the question right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I've called him the poor man's Gorges many times. Their games are similar. Now is he a poor man's Gorges but good enough to be a 6th D in the NHL? Or a poor man's Gorges who should be an AHL all-star? That's the question right now. I like his defensive play (better in own end than Diaz, Weber, Kaberle, Campoli) and with another club, like Oilers or Hawks, he might have a spot and is likely just a bit too good to stay in AHL, but with Hab make up he dosent fit so well, unless Kaberle and Weber are both traded, both of which i like as well. Will be interesting come July 1st to see how all shakes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 I like his defensive play (better in own end than Diaz, Weber, Kaberle, Campoli) and with another club, like Oilers or Hawks, he might have a spot and is likely just a bit too good to stay in AHL, but with Hab make up he dosent fit so well, unless Kaberle and Weber are both traded, both of which i like as well. Will be interesting come July 1st to see how all shakes out. If he continues to play well I can see them making room for him in the line up... Markov - Georges PK - Emelin St. Dennis - Kaberle Diaz or something along those lines. Everyone knows Campoli is gone, but one of Kaberle, Weber or Diaz will have to go because they are all PP specialists of sorts (I like Diaz the most because I think he has the most potential to be more versatile.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I just think you need someone a little more physical added to this D core. I don't mind St. Denis as a 7/8 with Diaz, but we really need someone who can knock a guy off the puck once in a while. Throw a hit and stop the endless cycle game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 I just think you need someone a little more physical added to this D core. I don't mind St. Denis as a 7/8 with Diaz, but we really need someone who can knock a guy off the puck once in a while. Throw a hit and stop the endless cycle game. I agree, but I can see them using St. Denis and not getting the more physical guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I agree, but I can see them using St. Denis and not getting the more physical guy. I agree, and the Habs should be able with just the d-men they have now. I know the lack of an OByrne seems to be an issue, but a major upgrade up front should be priority with cash left after Price/Subban and the rest get resigned. Yemelin and Subban are both physical and although the d-core is smaller, it is much faster than was with Hammer/Spacek/Gill/Sopel/Mara, so signing a Bryan Allen may work well, you know he will clear the crease and fight; but, will also get beat to the outside as a Diaz/Markov/St.Denis wouldnt. Pick your poison. The bigger d-bodies will be coming, just likely not till 2013-14 for a couple of these dudes; Ellis/Pateryn/Tinordi/Nash/Beaulieu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Bryan Allen is a good ol Kingston boy I would love him on the Habs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 It was done very quietly but St-Denis was sent down yesterday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willey101 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 St-Denis doesn't look out of place but with Diaz, Weber, Kaberle, markov all around next year there is no place for a guy like him. I think we all know that assuming emelin stays in NA our top 4 D-men will be: Markov, Emelin, Subban, Gorges. Kaberle is likely penciled in as the #5 meaning we have basically the same D-core. We will likely keep one of Diaz/Weber as the #7 guy, trade the other and then sign a tough UFA veteran for that #6 spot. Personally I would like to see a guy like O'Brien or Allen but we will desperately need a right handed shot which limits the pool even more. Commodore, Carkner....slim pickings./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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