Machine of Loving Grace Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Per Pierre LeBrun on Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Solid deal if he can return to form after his injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Glad to have him locked up! Apparently he's been rehabbing like a mad man. It's a bit more money per year than I was expecting, but when healthy he deserves it. Compare to Gorges at roughly the same salary: Emelin is more physical and has more offensive ability. He's our second wave powerplay guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I hope he gets used as 2nd wave PP. People don't think he has much offensive ability but I believe he can score 5-7 a year and and 20-25 assists. Not to mention people fear coming across the blue line when he is playing! I am excited about this deal and I hope PK is done next sometime in early January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Good news. Assuming he isn't damaged goods, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 That is a good deal. Solid signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I hope he gets used as 2nd wave PP. People don't think he has much offensive ability but I believe he can score 5-7 a year and and 20-25 assists. Not to mention people fear coming across the blue line when he is playing! I am excited about this deal and I hope PK is done next sometime in early January. He had 12 points in 40 games last year, so the offensive totals you project are quite realistic. The guy was an impending UFA, so anyone who thinks this is an overpay - as per several whiny posters on H I/O - is off their nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 It does raise an issue about re-signing Markov (after, of course, re-signing Subban). Luc Gelinas said that Emelin is looking at coming back in two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan84 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Like the signing. I dont think that it is too much for what he brings to the Habs. With him in the line-up the Habs D is much nastier. Having Murray also helps on that regard. Now the Habs have two D-men signed for next year. Still more work to do with signing Subban a priority and seeing if Markov will take a discount to remain a Hab for his entire career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 The guy was an impending UFA, so anyone who thinks this is an overpay - as per several whiny posters on H I/O - is off their nut. I find it's high to be honest but not a massive overpay either. He's still rather inexperienced (105 GP in the NHL) but brings a much needed element to the game. I thought $3.75 M or thereabouts was the magic number given the risk the Habs are assuming with him coming off of a serious knee injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I don't mind the contract, though I suspect MB knows something about the cap that we don't, yet, because that is pretty high if you consider the other signings he needs to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Remember he is a UFA at the end of the year and the cap is expected to start rising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 He would have got 4 mill on the market, and we want him, so good deal. Hopefully Marky will take 5 mill 3 years. Subban 7.5 for 7 years, Eller 4 mill 5 years. Still need to dump Briere and DD and sign Gionta. That's a tall order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I can't see us being able to dump Briere or DD. Might also don't see us having room to resign Gionta, when we need to sign Subban, Eller and Markov this year and the Gally's next year. He would have got 4 mill on the market, and we want him, so good deal. Hopefully Marky will take 5 mill 3 years. Subban 7.5 for 7 years, Eller 4 mill 5 years. Still need to dump Briere and DD and sign Gionta. That's a tall order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I don't mind the contract, though I suspect MB knows something about the cap that we don't, yet, because that is pretty high if you consider the other signings he needs to make! The cap is likely to start with a 7 next year so there is some room to work with in that regard. Having so many potential UFA's also means that there's plenty coming off of this years' cap as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 4 more years of Emelin! They're paying dough for him, but someone would have given him 4.5 on the open market, so I like the deal. So much of these negotiations are due to market value. Does this mean the end of Diaz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsy Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I'm happy with this. Because of our crazy taxes, we've got to over pay a little, and we all know that. I don't think Gionta can be resigned though. I'd be thrilled if PK get's signed by Christmas. A little gift for us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 The value is fine. Pretty much where I thought. Maybe $100-200K more than what I thought. Woopie doo. Capgeek.com has us with $20M available at the current cap amount. That is with 10 forwards signed, three defencemen signed and the goalies signed. RFA's include: - PK Subban - Lars Eller - Louis Leblanc UFA's include: - Andrei Markov - Brian Gionta - Raphael Diaz - George Parros Doubt we'll be bringing back Cube or Murray. We are not in a cap issue at all next season, even with DD and Briere. The biggest reason? The team is set in such a way that when Galchenyuk, Gallagher, Tinordi, Beaulieu and Bournival are RFAs, that's the same season Plekanec, Bourque, Prust and Moen are UFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Great deal for Emelin. I really like his game. No chance they resign Gionta. Markov is a tough one, when healthy he is an incredible player. Don' know if he signs a 2 year deal for 5? Probably gets more on the open market. He is the one guy who has been pretty loyal to organization and vise versa. Subban will probably get 7.25 or so. I fully expect one of Tinordi or Bealiue to be a full timer next year. Don't know enough about Nygren or the others to say they are NHL ready. Every one will jump on me for this one, but I resign Parros 2 years. His size and toughness will be needed as the team goes younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Right on, once I realized he was gonna be a UFA, I was hoping he would get signed ASAP Just super to see all locked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Every one will jump on me for this one, but I resign Parros 2 years. His size and toughness will be needed as the team goes younger. Really just depends on effectiveness since his injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Would have been nice to see Emelin skate for at least a week before signing him, but if he continues to grow into the defenseman he could be, this deal is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Every one will jump on me for this one, but I resign Parros 2 years. His size and toughness will be needed as the team goes younger. If there isn't another younger enforcer available. They have the right idea with Conor Crisp, at some point, they have to develop a "company man" to provide the fisticuffs. Timmons said so himself. We've had too many enforcers on the downside of their career since Nilan/Odelein (who brought much more to the table). Mick Vukota, Enrico Ciccone, Parros, Laraque etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Would have been nice to see Emelin skate for at least a week before signing him, but if he continues to grow into the defenseman he could be, this deal is fine. He is skating with the team, so they have seen him. I don't think he is as dependant on speed as someone like PK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 If there isn't another younger enforcer available. They have the right idea with Conor Crisp, at some point, they have to develop a "company man" to provide the fisticuffs. Timmons said so himself. We've had too many enforcers on the downside of their career since Nilan/Odelein (who brought much more to the table). Mick Vukota, Enrico Ciccone, Parros, Laraque etc. Connor Crisp could become the perfect enforcer for us. I see a Shawn Thornton mold for him, a big bodied fourth liner that can hit, intimidate, be defensively sound and fight when needed while not being a black hole on the scoreboard. He's a lot better than the reaction he deserved. From another site last week: Connor Crisp has played well since the puck dropped this season, and this past week was his best yet. Crisp faced off against the Whalers in the first of two games this past week. Crisp picked up a roughing penalty early, but just a shift after getting out of the box, he grabbed an assist on Matthew Campagna’s goal. With the game over, Crisp engaged in a scrap with Mitch Jones. The following night, Crisp played his best game of the week. Crisp and the Wolves took on the Steelheads in a thrilling game. Crisp tied the game up at four on the powerplay after driving hard to the net. Just two minutes later, Crisp would give the Wolves the lead with a nice shot. In overtime, Crisp would set up Corbett, who would score, winning the game. Crisp has gotten off to a great start this season, with six goals and seven assists in 11 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.