EMELINATOR Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Along with Kyle Baum for forward Kerby Rychel, d-man Rinat Valiev and a 2nd round pick in 2018 Not a bad return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 A quick bit of Googling suggests we acquired an AHL depth FW and a potential # 5-6 D-man plus a 2nd for Pleks and Baun. That's probably more than I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMELINATOR Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Gonna be weird seeing him on Toronto, not gonna lie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habopotamus Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 The second rounder is good enough. I'm sure he will sign with Habs next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMELINATOR Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 From Forecaster on Kerby Rychel Assets: A big power forward with both scoring ability and toughness, he is a factor in front of the opposing goal and in the corners. Is also a willing pugilist, which adds value to his overall package for the NHL. Flaws: Needs to play a simple game at all times, as he gets into trouble when he tries to finesse his way around the ice too much. Does not have elite skill, so he must earn his points through hard work. Career Potential: Physical, depth winger with a little upside. and Rinat Valiev Assets: Owns excellent size (6-3, 215 pounds) for the National Hockey League game, plus the ability to use it to shutdown opponents as well as play a physical game. Has some offensive ability. Flaws: Needs to continue to refine his all-round talent in order to maximize output at the highest level. Could stand to shoot the puck more often, since he boasts a quality point shot. Career Potential: Big defenseman with upside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMELINATOR Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 We also retain 50% of remaining salary on Plekanec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Hard to see this as anything but positive, but it’s gonna be weird to see that turtle neck in a leafs jersey! cant say I saw a habs-leafs trade coming. Actually makes sense for the leafs though. Plex will take a lot of defensive responsibility away from the leafs top lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 PITT, BOS, TOR with big trades. Have to think TB is next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 decent pick up, both players have some nhl potential plus a 2nd rounder, if the habs draft well should be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMELINATOR Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Just now, Chris said: decent pick up, both players have some nhl potential plus a 2nd rounder, if the habs draft well should be ok Timmons is licking his chops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Well i'm not sold on the habs draft team, To me they are middle of the pack at best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineral Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Glad it's a 2018 pick. I think we're up to 10 or 11 now, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Rychel passed through waivers in 2017. Don't get too excited about him: https://dobberprospects.com/kerby-rychel-2/ Valiev seems to be a regressing prospect, but I'd be more optimistic about his actually making the NHL, based on my quick Google hits. Could be a guy who needs the ol' change of scenery: https://dobberprospects.com/rinat-valiev/ It comes down to the 2nd, but Mr Magoo does seem to have added some OK organizational depth. Solid trade for an expiring contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I am amazed we went with Rychel instead of Gauthier. You would think Bergevin would want the big French Canadian forward. But now Rychel is a Hab. Ugh. Just ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 21 minutes ago, EMELINATOR said: Timmons is licking his chops Shane Chura you mean, Timmins is AGM now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I've been saying for months that the return on Plekanec was a 2nd rounder at the very least. To get a couple of late-stage prospects out of the deal too works for me. Rychel a lower-line power forward, Valiev a 6-7 defensemen.... Bergevin gonna Bergevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habopotamus Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, DON said: Shane Chura you mean, Timmins is AGM now. Shane churla took over timmins job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Well, anything my family does that ends up Habs related, the player ends up gone. My son’s first jersey was Subban. My son’s Montreal locker room picture was with Plekanec. He also had his picture taken with Bergevin, so who know... Seems a lot of people said no more than a 3rd rounder for Plex, so I’m happy. I’m glad something was actually done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 MCCarron for the win. Hope he does well for the remainder of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Habopotamus said: Shane churla took over timmins job? https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/team/hockey-operations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 This is a good return for Plekanec. Valiev had a good draft +1 year. His development has certainly slowed, but I like him as a prospect. Rychel is depth. At this point he is what he is. I kind of wish the 2nd rounder would've been next years draft, but this year's is good too. Maybe the Habs package a couple 2nds to get a late first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 28 minutes ago, huzer said: Seems a lot of people said no more than a 3rd rounder for Plex, so I’m happy. I’m glad something was actually done. Those people were dead wrong from the start. It's typical of a certain type of Habs 'fan,' that they crap on our players even when they don't deserve to be crapped on. Pleks is a 3rd rounder at best...MaxPac is mediocre...etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Just now, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Those people were dead wrong from the start. It's typical of a certain type of Habs 'fan,' that they crap on our players even when they don't deserve to be crapped on. Pleks is a 3rd rounder at best...MaxPac is mediocre...etc. I didn’t say I was one of them. I expected a 2nd rounder for Plex, if he was traded, with maybe a low end prospect attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Engels reports that Bergevin had a good offer from Winnipeg as well, but Plekanec wanted to stay in the Eastern Conference. Despite Pleks not having any trade protection in his contract, Bergevin wanted to keep Pleks happy, as they have the parameters of a contract in place for July 1st. So we're looking at a 2nd round pick, Rychel, and Valiev for 3 months of Plekanec, who will probably re-sign in the offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallica Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 21 minutes ago, huzer said: Well, anything my family does that ends up Habs related, the player ends up gone. My son’s first jersey was Subban. My son’s Montreal locker room picture was with Plekanec. He also had his picture taken with Bergevin, so who know... Seems a lot of people said no more than a 3rd rounder for Plex, so I’m happy. I’m glad something was actually done. We got a 2nd because we took back 50% of his contract. Other wise it would of been a 3rd. But I can't wait to see the media here in Toronto talk good about Plekenec after years of not. Should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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