hankhab Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 It looks like Latendresse, who claims his concussion issues are behind him, will not be qualified by Minnesota. Think he'd be an interesting UFA for habs to look at? He could probably be had for cheap, and would be a good for on the 2nd or 3rd line, perhaps with Eller and Moen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 If it was to be a really cheap deal then perhaps but even with the Wild he was the epitome of laziness (such as showing up to camp nowhere near in shape). That's what the Habs are trying to weed out right now, not add more of. Also, it's worth noting that despite the injury concerns, I don't believe he qualifies for a 1 year deal with bonuses as he has not played 400 games (the minimum to qualify). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Getting him back would be hilarious and a fantastic move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankhab Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 If it was to be a really cheap deal then perhaps but even with the Wild he was the epitome of laziness (such as showing up to camp nowhere near in shape). That's what the Habs are trying to weed out right now, not add more of. Also, it's worth noting that despite the injury concerns, I don't believe he qualifies for a 1 year deal with bonuses as he has not played 400 games (the minimum to qualify). A coach like Therrien could be just what he needs. I think he's worth a gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I'd take that risk. He has matured, i believe someone said he apologized for the way he had been here and said he'd come back if they called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 100%. People forget that, for all his immaturity when he played here, he was still a valuable contributor as a third-liner. There's absolutely no reason why we shouldn't get him back as long as his salary demands make sense. This could be a chance to acquire a player as he enters his 'mature' phase rather than feed such players to others. He's big, he's strong, he's got some offensive upside, and he also helps to abate the demands of the slavering French media while promising a modest enhancement to the team. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwihab Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I think he'd be great at the right price. He can play on any of the top 3 lines and from memory he was scoring at a good pace in Minnesota before he got hurt. (null) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Absolutely I'd have him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Latendresse would be good for the Montreal economy. Think of all the Poutine that Belle Pro will sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I've never seen a more unanimous thread on this forum haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMAC Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I've never seen a more unanimous thread on this forum haha Minimal risk, potential for high reward...what's not to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKross Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Interesting the love for Latendress, can't say I disagree. Since the topic or theme seems to be retreads , how about AK with the same line of work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Since we're advocating for Latendresse how bout good ol' Tom Kostopoulos? Sure as hell would appease the Greek population of Montreal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankhab Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Interesting the love for Latendress, can't say I disagree. Since the topic or theme seems to be retreads , how about AK with the same line of work? I don't know if love is the right word, but if he could be have for cheap, and played well, maybe a strong like. As for AK, why not, except that given the shallow free agent pool for offensive forwards (don't they say that every year?), someone might over pay for him, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Interesting the love for Latendress, can't say I disagree. Since the topic or theme seems to be retreads , how about AK with the same line of work? Kostitsyn is not going to sign in Montreal to be a third line forward. Him and his agent believe him to be otherwise and he'll want to be used as such. He'll goto a team where he expects top six minutes. Plus it's such a lovely feeling to be rid of the Kostitsyns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Since we're advocating for Latendresse how bout good ol' Tom Kostopoulos? Sure as hell would appease the Greek population of Montreal.. hahahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Yes, despite his ludicrous Nashivlle escapades, AK will still likely score a big payday from some dumbass GM. Not worth it. As for Tom the Bomb, how old is he? I worry about guys like that breaking down after a certain point in their careers. I will say that we never should have let him go in the first place, though - a move that reflected an erroneous assumption that bottom-line forwards are simply interchangeable parts in a cap system. Look at the Devils and tell me the bottom-6 is not key. You find a guy like Tom the Bomb, you keep him around. But it may be spilled milk at this point. Latendresse would be good for the Montreal economy. Think of all the Poutine that Belle Pro will sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 It looks like Latendresse, who claims his concussion issues are behind him, will not be qualified by Minnesota. Think he'd be an interesting UFA for habs to look at? He could probably be had for cheap, and would be a good for on the 2nd or 3rd line, perhaps with Eller and Moen. wouldnt touch with ten foot pole, nor Radulov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForumGhost Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I wouldn't mind Lats back at a decent price. Bourque - Eller - Latendresse would be a big-body 3rd line that could produce offensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I wouldn't mind Lats back at a decent price. Bourque - Eller - Latendresse would be a big-body 3rd line that could produce offensively. Bourque and Lats on the same line... wonder if they'd fight over who'd be laziest, hopefully Eller wouldn't be corrupted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForumGhost Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Maybe Therrien is just what they both need. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 100%. People forget that, for all his immaturity when he played here, he was still a valuable contributor as a third-liner. There's absolutely no reason why we shouldn't get him back as long as his salary demands make sense. This could be a chance to acquire a player as he enters his 'mature' phase rather than feed such players to others. He's big, he's strong, he's got some offensive upside, and he also helps to abate the demands of the slavering French media while promising a modest enhancement to the team. Go for it. Ugh, yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 If they get him back I am sure MB will give him a good face to face meeting. That said I personally would be reluctant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willey101 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 It looks like Latendresse, who claims his concussion issues are behind him, will not be qualified by Minnesota. Think he'd be an interesting UFA for habs to look at? He could probably be had for cheap, and would be a good for on the 2nd or 3rd line, perhaps with Eller and Moen. If that's the case then by all means yes. The guy can score and can hit hard when relied upon. Definitely worth the gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 If they get him back I am sure MB will give him a good face to face meeting. That said I personally would be reluctant. Well yeah, you came from the Latendresse hating HFBoards where I was one of the only guys who defended the kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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