Habsfan89 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 To me he's a 3rd line checking center who should be making 4.5mil-5mil anything over is an over payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 42 minutes ago, zumpano21 said: If Danault walks, does this mean that Poehling is ready to go and Evans is the new shutdown centre? We will sign a secomd/third line centre Suzuki, kk, evans, poehling is too young at centre imo. And then who comes in for injury? Vejdemo? Nah. We need more depth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Commandant said: We will sign a secomd/third line centre Suzuki, kk, evans, poehling is too young at centre imo. And then who comes in for injury? Vejdemo? Nah. We need more depth. Yep. But it's probably not too hard to find a decent 2-3 C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Yep. But it's probably not too hard to find a decent 2-3 C. Oh there are a bunch available. Id like Granlund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 44 minutes ago, Commandant said: We will sign a secomd/third line centre Suzuki, kk, evans, poehling is too young at centre imo. And then who comes in for injury? Vejdemo? Nah. We need more depth. good point. counterpoint. Three of those centres have gone further in the playoffs than most vets. Still a good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Alright, so Price couldn't be picked up by Seattle and traded back with salary retention. But Danault as a real UFA ? Could he ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, zumpano21 said: good point. counterpoint. Three of those centres have gone further in the playoffs than most vets. Still a good point. And one of them missed nearly the whole playoff (Evans) while the other played himself out of the lineup (KK). While this wouldn't be my preference, I *could* see the Habs trying to go the first chunk of the season without a veteran C. But one would absolutely be added at the trade deadline. Since KK is far from fully cooked, and Evans too, it would be much more responsible just to sign a mid-range UFA and head into the season with adequate depth and experience at C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Poehling will probably start on the wing. In fact, being on the 4th with Jake Evans would be pretty good for strong-side faceoffs and a 4b centreman if Evans gets kicked from the dot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 20 minutes ago, Trizzak said: Poehling will probably start on the wing. In fact, being on the 4th with Jake Evans would be pretty good for strong-side faceoffs and a 4b centreman if Evans gets kicked from the dot. If Byron plays with them, he can take face offs too I am not sure about Perry I think Belzile can take face offs too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Two guys on a line (who can do faceoffs) is almost always enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, Trizzak said: Poehling will probably start on the wing. In fact, being on the 4th with Jake Evans would be pretty good for strong-side faceoffs and a 4b centreman if Evans gets kicked from the dot. That makes sense. Options in UFA Best options Alex Wennberg Mikael Granlund David Krejci (age is a concern, short term only) Middle Tier Eric Haula Casey Cizikas Paul Stastny Stop Gap Only Tyler Bozak Nick Bonino Riley Nash Tomas Nosek Travis Zajac Eric Staal Darren Helm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Two guys on a line (who can do faceoffs) is almost always enough. It is always enough. The second guy getting kicked out of the faceoff is a delay of game penalty. You never would use the third man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, Commandant said: It is always enough. The second guy getting kicked out of the faceoff is a delay of game penalty. You never would use the third man. forgot that rule change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredoh2009 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 16 minutes ago, Commandant said: That makes sense. Options in UFA Best options Alex Wennberg Mikael Granlund David Krejci (age is a concern, short term only) Middle Tier Eric Haula Casey Cizikas Paul Stastny Stop Gap Only Tyler Bozak Nick Bonino Riley Nash Tomas Nosek Travis Zajac Eric Staal Darren Helm I like Granlund, went from $5.75M to $3.75M ... Habs will probably be able to fit him under the cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 18 minutes ago, Commandant said: Middle Tier Eric Haula Casey Cizikas Paul Stastny That would be the third player from Pori on our roster (assuming Armia returns), surely an NHL record. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 hours ago, tomh009 said: That would be the third player from Pori on our roster (assuming Armia returns), surely an NHL record. KK would have no choice but to go beast mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 On 7/21/2021 at 3:57 PM, tomh009 said: That would be the third player from Pori on our roster (assuming Armia returns), surely an NHL record. Draft Aleksi Heimosalmi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Commandant said: Draft Aleksi Heimosalmi Ha! I had to look him up. It looks like he might have some of those D characteristics we're looking for -- but he's still young and years away from the NHL. And, like so many prospects, he might not even make it to the big leagues. Still, I wouldn't be opposed to having him as one of our prospects. https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-draft/2021/7/15/22551974/toronto-maple-leafs-2021-nhl-draft-profile-aleksi-heimosalmi-finnish-right-shot-defenseman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2021/07/07/aleksi-heimosalmi-scouting-report/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Commandant said: https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2021/07/07/aleksi-heimosalmi-scouting-report/ #58 is just ahead of where the Has pick in the second round ... sounds like a reasonable selection and potentially available when the Habs pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Commandant said: https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2021/07/07/aleksi-heimosalmi-scouting-report/ Thanks! I see that the esteemed Mr Kerr agrees! We have plenty of picks so I expect that we should see some high-risk/high-reward selections like Heimosalmi in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 How long before Danault’s agent calls Bergevin asking if the 6x$5m is still on the table? I highly doubt he gets an offer like that on the open market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 minute ago, TurdBurglar said: How long before Danault’s agent calls Bergevin asking if the 6x$5m is still on the table? I highly doubt he gets an offer like that on the open market. I'd bet the Habs move on to someone else before that call comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 It only takes one team to give him more than we expect. I'd watch Vegas after the Fleury trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 54 minutes ago, TurdBurglar said: How long before Danault’s agent calls Bergevin asking if the 6x$5m is still on the table? I highly doubt he gets an offer like that on the open market. I highly doubt he gets that offer from MB either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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