GoHabs2002 Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 As the Free Agent Frenzy winds down there are still a few gems out there and here's what I am hearing… #5-Brian Savage- I am hearing if Montreal doesn't get Selanne they will sign Savage. (2E) There are other teams looking at him as well, but I haven't been able to pin anything down. #4-Vincent Damphousse- Another guy who would like to (and should) end his career in Montreal. I have also heard the Pens are considering him (E2). As are the Ducks (E1) #2-Teemu Selanne-A lot of talk about him. Montreal (E3), Atlanta (E2), St. Louis (E3), San Jose (E2), Chicago (E1). ---------- List was in terms of top 10 FAs left. E's in brackets indicate validity of rumor, more E's more secure rumor Personally, I think Gainey will go into training camp with the roster we have and see how the young ones respond. IF he and Julien believe leadership/experience will be a problem then he'll go and look around. Savage: Hope not, and I don't beleive so. Damphousse: Could be interesting. Good leader, good face-off man, good depth for when Koivu gets hurt. Selanne: I wouldn't be against Selanne signing, but I don't see it happening as Gainey wants to give the kids alot of confidence and signing another top 6 forward contradicts that. Unless Dags, Hossa, Perez., all bomb, I can't see Selanne coming in. I'd like it tho if he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggieMcHabfan Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Eklund throws out so many rumours he's bound to be correct from time to time. I'd love to see his percentages, though. I suspect he's just tying all these rumours to the players past ties with MTL. Forget the free agents and stick to the kids. Throwing money at your holes doesn't work. How many years did the Rangers try that solution? Play the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Eklund's almost always wrong. And the can't afford anyone else. Not like we really want or need those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Absolutley, Eklund is a bum, and Montreal really needs to play their kids, and its sink or swim. If they don't work out, then its a trade at the deadline for some help, or free agency in the offseason. LET THE YOUTH PLAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohabsgo252006 Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Although I think that the rumours are nonsense, Damphousse could be a great addition to this team. He provides great depth at center, and can play on any of the 4 lines, if there are injuries. Also, he has the ability and has over the past few years played some wing as well, so if the young kids aren't producing he gives you a lot of leverage to tinker with the lineup. He's a good leader a proven 2 way center and has the ability to be an offensive threat and chip in as a fill in on the wing with one of the top 2 units. If it could fit into the cap, he'd be my first choice of the remaining players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafs Suck Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Eklund has some credibility, but you gotta take what he says with a grain of salt. A big grain of salt. As for the players, my opinion is: Damphousse, I always liked Vinny. He was an outstanding player for us. If he came back, I would have little compliant. Savage, Mr.October. No thanks. Savage isn't even a 20-goal man anymore. He is too injure pron. Selanne, he might be a little past his prime but I think he could fit in very well with Saku. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I can't be bothered with that stuff. It's like trying to catch the wind or chasing shadows. :?- :zzz: :nono: I just confine the 'speculation' to my 'dreams' and I leave the reality in my trust in Gainey and his gang. :/) :ghg::ghg::ghg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natural Mystic Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Whoa man.. I live in Sudbury too! I think the habs are in great position right now! We have 2 good scoring lines and some room for the rookies... if we sign someone else.. the lines would be all messy. IMO the habs are ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HABBER-oooooKNOWS Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Yes Eklund is a moron!!!! But I came across this in his blog today and couldn't hate him anymore..................for now EKLUND QUOTE-referring to what teams were winners at the trade deadline. " The Canadiens Moving Jose`s salary was huge, although everyone expected that this would trigger another move. They went for it trying for both Bertuzzi and Jokinen... Aebischer needs a new start and is the perfect back-up for Huet. This will set the Habs up to make some key pickups in the offseason. Still the Habs will be a threat this year...I have always said they will be a play-off team and I predict that that should they draw Ottawa in the first round the Sens will be one and done." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch_nl Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Rumours are roumors. I don't know if Eklund is a liar I like to read some of the blogs on has site even so. I find Spectorshockey and his comments good and The Fourth Period posts what's allready known. But do I rate them after accuracy? No. They report things that are being discussed. If Eklund has 5% right then it should be OK since about 10% of the deals that are being discussed goes down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hab4life Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Even a blind squirrel will find a nut once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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