puck7x Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 One way contract. http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/185299.html HW's Version: http://habsworld.net/article.php?id=842 Well at least he's cheap. [Edited on 2005-8-8 by puck7x] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo-AH! Roo-AH! Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I understand that Dagenais has limitations, but...17 goals in 50 games, with somewhat limited ice? This guy is a pure goal scorer. There's something askew when a player with those hands is viewed as nothing but a liability. Mike Bossy couldn't play defence either, for God's sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habForever Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 yeah but Bossy created scoring oppertunities for himself as well and was a constant threat whenever he was on the ice. Dageneis is not a regular threat when he is on the ice, nor is he able to CREATE oppertunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycing Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Guess management has some faith in him. One of our young guys will probably knock him out of a roster spot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy10 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 waste of 550k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I hope he's a good stick boy That's good security to have though, Dags is a real good team player, even if he doesn't play a game, he won't ask to be traded (cause he can't!) and won't whine. BG and CJ decided to go with the Kids and I'm really glad to see more than 1 rookie in our lineup finally!!! But ... While I have 100% faith in higgins, what tells you that Perez will be consistent right away? What tells you that both will be able to play 82 games? We'll have to rest them to bench them, we might have injuries... With a Salary cap, you don't have Dackell or Perrault at over 1.5M in the Press Box. You don't have a Lapointe at 2.4M who'll be very mad if he doesn't play every game. You take dags and plug him on the 2nd line when you need him... when you don't? he still have his BIG LARGE Face Cracking smile stamped in the face. Gotta appreciate it at leat. He's the best 13th forward around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I hope Dags proves me wrong and scores a million. 550k is not that big of a risk. Time to sign the rest of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quebecois Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I don't mind this. 550k is quite cheap and he is a decent option to play next to Ribs and Ryder if we get into injury trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsp Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Well its not the signing of the century, but hey if he pops in 15-20 goals, $550K is a bargain. He is big, slow but apparently has worked hard on his skating so we will see. We aren't paying him to score 50, and aren't paying him as a penaly killer. He is a depth guy who seems to work well with Ribs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider917 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 its a good signing for insurance purposes. if perezhogin is nhl ready though, dagenais shouldnt see much ice time hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony_ Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Bah, he signed for cheap like everyone has been saying. Worst case scenario is that he's the guy who gets scratched for most games if someone takes his spot in the line up for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I like the price, and I like the contract length. This is basically gonna be a one season audition. He has a chance to show his dedication to the team and his improvement. And quite frankly, I think he'll impress those that aren't so negatively close-minded about him. Whether he is worth sticking around for another year is dependant foremost by the production of youth behind him and, to a lesser degree, just how much better a hockey player he is. I'm glad he's back...for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I was thinking that as long as Dagenais is partnered with the creative Ribeiro he will always be productive cause he's so damn good at putting it in..... once the puck as been put on his stick. On the other hand I realise that since BG acquired him, is been putting great numbers wherever he's played,... from the AHL to the Swiss league, even away from Rib he's managed to keep the red light on. He managed 17 goals in 50 games, which could have been around 24 in 82 games,..thats playing with second-line ice time and no first wave power play time and minimal second wave time. Those are very good numbers and one of the few good reasons why the CH managed to finnish 7th.. when beginning of the year's predictions had them finnished 12th. He is no ballerina on ice and cant weaves is way in and around players, as can some speedy talented players, yet, seems to managed just as well.. offensivelly speaking. Smaller players with reduced shooting velocity need to get closer to the net to be dangerous and they should benefit from the proposed reduced interference....if it remains thought the season. Since Dagenais' arm of choice its a wicked shot that is not slot dependant, even a relaxing on interference by the referes will not reduced his threat throught the season,....on the other hand, the reduced goally's equipement size might get Big Dag so excited that he just might start triggering those shots from the red line,...ho thats right, no red line next year. Its good to have him here,..I know Hossa is taking a long time to mature and Perezhogin might benefit in growing nicely for a while on the third line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_Habs_Fan Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I'm glad he's back, and i agree with Alexstream. A bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMAC Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Glad to see that not everyone is so negative about Dagenais. I think that he will be a useful contributor this season; the Swiss league doesnt exactly favour the mobility challeneged and yet he scored there. If not he'll be gone next year. And the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 oi; first post! I always thought that dagenais was a head case in New Jersey, and did indeed demand a trade... However I like the signing because he is buddies with riberio, and he scores goals, something the habs still need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 At that price, he's a bargain! The kid's a shooter par excellence. He may not be a physical player and sometimes he seems to disappear but when he gets a shot on net, it's something to be considered. He won't be off target very often. Very good, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett38 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Dagenais for 550k. That has to be great. Yes, he is slow, but 17 goals in 50 games? Thats not bad considering he was in and out of the line-up. He certainly has the height. I can't see him playing for more than that again with Hossa and Perrezhogin (sp) looking for a spot. I think Higgins will look for a 3rd or 4rth line spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habiman Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Dags is a nice depth addition...he's always been a bit of an overachiever...hopefully, with all the work he's been doing on his skating, he can parlez that into another solid year even if the game opens up dramatically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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