Prime Minister Koivu Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 Cole Caufield stat card of sorts. I’m unfamiliar with the guy that made it but I really like his layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 11, 2024 Share Posted July 11, 2024 Sprong or Zadina are names i remember from previous drafts some folks liked. What’s Left of the 2024 Free Agent Class: Forwards – HabsWorld.net I guess can kinda say, 29th place is where these guys predict Habs to finish. Way-too-early predictions for the NHL 2024-25 season: Stanley Cup winner, dark horse, playoff field, awards, more - The Athletic (nytimes.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 11, 2024 Share Posted July 11, 2024 Interesting piece on UFAs. We suck at FW and don’t have a ton of up-and-comers banging on the door, so I don’t know why we wouldn’t take a swing at at least one these names. Personally, I’m down with MaxPac, if he wants to return; nothing run with adding a veteran leader with possible upside on a cheap deal. There seems to be a bit of chatter about Sprong, though. I wonder if the Habs have been kicking tires on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted July 11, 2024 Share Posted July 11, 2024 2 hours ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: There seems to be a bit of chatter about Sprong, though. I wonder if the Habs have been kicking tires on him. I think there is a reason Sprong is still available and has already played on 5 NHL teams. Apparently his attention to the defensive side of the game is lacking somewhat. That might not endear him to Marty. I think they will pass BUT on a cheap deal you never know. He has scored 39 goals the past 2 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted July 11, 2024 Share Posted July 11, 2024 7 hours ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Interesting piece on UFAs. We suck at FW and don’t have a ton of up-and-comers banging on the door, so I don’t know why we wouldn’t take a swing at at least one these names. Personally, I’m down with MaxPac, if he wants to return; nothing run with adding a veteran leader with possible upside on a cheap deal. There seems to be a bit of chatter about Sprong, though. I wonder if the Habs have been kicking tires on him. I'm not a big Sprong fan but this is a team that needs more firepower. He doesn't bring much else but he does bring that. I don't think he's on Montreal's radar but I'd take a flyer on him. For Pacioretty, something like the deal that Ryan Suter just signed with St. Louis was what I was hinting at in the column. A low base salary with some achievable bonuses, most of which will be hit by the trade deadline so that if he wanted to take a final shot at a Cup title, he'd be easier for teams to afford. (He turned down a chance to do that last season so my scenario is hardly a given to happen.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 12, 2024 Share Posted July 12, 2024 Trés cool ... I-M-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 15, 2024 Share Posted July 15, 2024 Habs youth. 2024 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: Community Vote (habseyesontheprize.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 15, 2024 Share Posted July 15, 2024 https://thehockeywriters.com/nhls-5-most-underrated-general-managers/ "3. Kent Hughes In Montreal, it’s hard to be underrated since every move, every detail of the franchise, is amplified. Kent Hughes is doing a great job with the rebuild and everyone knows that. The moves he’s made have put the Montreal Canadiens on track to compete sooner rather than later. Yet, it seems like Hughes doesn’t get enough credit for how well things have gone in his tenure."... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted July 15, 2024 Share Posted July 15, 2024 1 hour ago, DON said: https://thehockeywriters.com/nhls-5-most-underrated-general-managers/ "3. Kent Hughes In Montreal, it’s hard to be underrated since every move, every detail of the franchise, is amplified. Kent Hughes is doing a great job with the rebuild and everyone knows that. The moves he’s made have put the Montreal Canadiens on track to compete sooner rather than later. Yet, it seems like Hughes doesn’t get enough credit for how well things have gone in his tenure."... I definitely agree with that assessment. He is doing a great job. Piece by piece Hughes is getting it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 16, 2024 Share Posted July 16, 2024 Hope he has nice rookie year in Laval. Stu Cowan: Canadiens think prospect Florian Xhekaj could be special | Montreal Gazette Top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking: Celebrini, Michkov lead Wheeler’s summer 2024 list - The Athletic (nytimes.com) "The San Jose Sharks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens lead the way with six ranked prospects, followed by the Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings, Utah Hockey Club, Seattle Kraken, Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets and Anaheim Ducks with five apiece. One team doesn’t have a prospect on the list: the Florida Panthers (the Edmonton Oilers didn’t until they traded for Matt Savoie)." "Among the final cuts at forward were Jett Luchanko (PHI), Sacha Boisvert (CHI), Igor Chernyshov (SJS), Samuel Honzek (CGY), David Edstrom (SJS), Owen Beck (MTL), Zachary Bolduc (STL), Isaac Howard (TBL), Zachary L’Heureux (NSH), Marat Khusnutdinov (MIN) and others. Among the final cuts on D were Luca Cagnoni (SJS), Leo Sahlin Wallenius (SJS), Ethan Del Mastro (CHI), Ryker Evans (SEA), Jayden Struble (MTL), E.J. Emery (NYR), Cole Hutson (WSH) and others." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 RDS posted this and it’s a decent question. What kind of contract would you offer Xhekaj? I expect him to be qualified as required but I can’t see him being offered an 8 year deal at this point. Too early to tell what his ceiling is IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 I say the Ducks likely will give him $3/yr, sound about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 It is a decent question and I agree that it's way too early to tell what his ceiling is, 8 years is out of the question. He needs a couple years to prove what he can do. I predict he signs a 2 maybe 3 year deal with an AAV of around 1.75M per year. Just guessing here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 11 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: It is a decent question and I agree that it's way too early to tell what his ceiling is, 8 years is out of the question. He needs a couple years to prove what he can do. I predict he signs a 2 maybe 3 year deal with an AAV of around 1.75M per year. Just guessing here. Last year Jordan Harris signed for 2 years with a 1.4 AAV With a bigger cap and that Arber has some unique traits.... 2 x 1.75 seems fair. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 6 hours ago, DON said: I say the Ducks likely will give him $3/yr, sound about right? I think the Habs will match at $3 contract. Not sure if Xhekaj would sign - I think he was making more at Costco😁 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 4 hours ago, hab29RETIRED said: I think the Habs will match at $3 contract. Not sure if Xhekaj would sign - I think he was making more at Costco😁 I agree with your assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 70 points this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 5 hours ago, hab29RETIRED said: I think the Habs will match at $3 contract. Not sure if Xhekaj would sign - I think he was making more at Costco😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 11 hours ago, DON said: I say the Ducks likely will give him $3/yr, sound about right? Assuming you mean $3M as $3 is below the NHL minimum. Taking their time if that is their plan ... what would you expect the term to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 Scott Wheeler of The Athletic released his top 100 drafted prospects and top 20 drafted goalies rankings recently The Canadiens have 7 total prospects Not sure I agree with Mailloux but it’s something to talk about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 6 hours ago, GHT120 said: Assuming you mean $3M as $3 is below the NHL minimum. Taking their time if that is their plan ... what would you expect the term to be? One Xhekaj is traded to the Ducks, who cares what his contract is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted July 20, 2024 Share Posted July 20, 2024 31 minutes ago, DON said: One Xhekaj is traded to the Ducks, who cares what his contract is. Since you didn't mention a trade, I assumed you meant the Ducks would give him an offer sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted July 21, 2024 Share Posted July 21, 2024 21 hours ago, GHT120 said: Since you didn't mention a trade, I assumed you meant the Ducks would give him an offer sheet. I know, kind of kidding. But Xhekaj likely has more value in other GMs eyes in trade, than a Barron, Harris, Struble and is a LH-d so kinda expendable. Is my thinking. Newhook was noted to be just 26 days older than Caufield and name on cup already. Canadiens' Alex Newhook Looking To Achieve Bigger Things With Montreal In 2024-25 - The Hockey News "Much of the optimism surrounding Newhook is due to the fact that in his final 13 games of the season, he posted five goals and 12 points. Almost as importantly, Gallagher notched five goals and 11 points, while Armia, who was twice sent to the minors this season, scored six goals and nine points to finish with a career-high 17 goals." How can the Habs add physicality to their roster? – Hab At Her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted July 21, 2024 Author Share Posted July 21, 2024 9 hours ago, DON said: Canadiens' Alex Newhook Looking To Achieve Bigger Things With Montreal In 2024-25 - The Hockey News "Much of the optimism surrounding Newhook is due to the fact that in his final 13 games of the season, he posted five goals and 12 points. Almost as importantly, Gallagher notched five goals and 11 points, while Armia, who was twice sent to the minors this season, scored six goals and nine points to finish with a career-high 17 goals." If we had Dach, Roy and player-to-be-acquired on the second line, Newhook-Armia-Gallagher would actually be a very nice third line. An expensive one, yes, but can't change that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted July 21, 2024 Share Posted July 21, 2024 10 hours ago, DON said: But Xhekaj likely has more value in other GMs eyes in trade, than a Barron, Harris, Struble and is a LH-d so kinda expendable. Is my thinking. I don't think there is any question he has more value in other GM's eyes than a Barron, Harris or Struble because he has a unique skillset. I don't view Arber as expendable because I want to see what his ceiling is before I make any decisions. Of course if Hughes gets an offer that exceeds expectations than he has some thinking to do but I don't think Arber is going anywhere in the short term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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