Gerbe is useless. wouldn't worry about him signing here. Briere on the other hand... dunno. Ek called the Lecavalier signing. i'm starting to worry that he's bang on about Briere. then what? Gionta is untradeable with that bicep injury. Gallagher... are we really going to move him to make room for Briere? and would anyone even take DD? i don't see any way we don't go into the season with 4 of the smallest forwards in the league playing huge roles.
- DoubleDown

Gionta may not be ready to start the year, could see Bergevin just having Briere taking his spot, since Briere would sadly be either the most or second most skilled forward on this team.

Someone needs to tell Bergevin that yes, local talent is important, but in Brière's case, seriously, we're fine if he doesn't get him. In fact, it would be awesome if he didn't.
- stinger67

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 1m

And I believe that Montreal is one of those 3 teams still in on Briere...

If bergevin signs Briere, can somebody speculate what exactly he is up to?

Makes zero sense to me, unless it is a one year deal to shop him at the deadline.
- blarneylad

one-year option, trades Desharnais, moves Galchenyuk to centre in 14-15?
adds a winger in UFA or trade? that's all i can think of and it's a long shot.

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 1m

And I believe that Montreal is one of those 3 teams still in on Briere...
- BingoLady

He wants a 1 year deal so he can play in Philly again in a year.

Brière... calis d'osti de criss..... if it happens tell me we're trading Desharnais.

Brière... calis d'osti de criss..... if it happens tell me we're trading Desharnais.
- Scabeh

I'm feeling nauseous.

Not overly thrilled about Briere, even as a cheap replacement for Ryder he's kind of redundant...

Brière... calis d'osti de criss..... if it happens tell me we're trading Desharnais.
- Scabeh

He wants a 1 year deal so he can play in Philly again in a year.
- golfingsince

and then Holmgren can buyout Lecavalier and sign him!!

I'm feeling nauseous.
- Pecafan Fan

If it was only the fact it's another small forward.

I (frank)ing hate that little dippoop and his little cheapshots.

I'm feeling nauseous.
- Pecafan Fan

i'm gonna give MB the benefit of the doubt and not judge until he's had time to make his moves. maybe he has something else worked out that will be triggered by a Briere signing?

i'm gonna give MB the benefit of the doubt and not judge until he's had time to make his moves. maybe he has something else worked out that will be triggered by a Briere signing?
- DoubleDown

Possible.

If it was only the fact it's another small forward.

I (frank)ing hate that little dippoop and his little cheapshots.
- Scabeh

don't care about any of that if he puts the puck in the net. but the size thing irks me.

and then Holmgren can buyout Lecavalier and sign him!!


- stinger67

one-year option, trades Desharnais, moves Galchenyuk to centre in 14-15?
adds a winger in UFA or trade? that's all i can think of and it's a long shot.
- DoubleDown

I'm okay with the signing if it is a one year deal. You think he doesn't push for 2-3 years?

Brière... calis d'osti de criss..... if it happens tell me we're trading Desharnais.
- Scabeh

for what? He is not worth much right now. Have to hope Feaster and Hartley does them a favour. They need and center. Problem is Mtl will need to fill the second line center role and it's not Eller.

for what? He is not worth much right now. Have to hope Feaster and Hartley does them a favour. They need and center. Problem is Mtl will need to fill the second line center role and it's not Eller.
- Champ

IT's going to be an 82 game year. Many more injuries are likely. need depth.

for what? He is not worth much right now. Have to hope Feaster and Hartley does them a favour. They need and center. Problem is Mtl will need to fill the second line center role and it's not Eller.
- Champ

Why?

I think it's about time they see what he can do.

Sink or swim.

for what? He is not worth much right now. Have to hope Feaster and Hartley does them a favour. They need and center. Problem is Mtl will need to fill the second line center role and it's not Eller.
- Champ

He was the Habs best center in the 2nd half of the season last year until he got killed by Diaz.

IT's going to be an 82 game year. Many more injuries are likely. need depth.
- Biggus Richardus

Yup, they should get depth that is 6 feet 200 lb. Briere looks to be a done deal to be announced at 12:00. Hope it's wrong and he signs in NJ.

RDS comments

Par rocket 4 juil. 2013 à 09:45
Je toucherais pas à ça avec 22 perches de 15 pieds collées bout à bout. Imaginez-vous entrain d'écouter une partie de hockey, vous voyez à l'écran Brière, Bouillon, Desharnais, Gallagher et Gionta. Tout à coup, vous n'êtes plus certain si vous écoutez le hockey ou si c'est un preview du film "La revanche des Hobbits".

Yup, they should get depth that is 6 feet 200 lb. Briere looks to be a done deal to be announced at 12:00. Hope it's wrong and he signs in NJ.
- Champ

boom. that's the point. depth doesn't mean all that much when half the guys you throw out there could get knocked off the puck by Vern Troyer.

Why?

I think it's about time they see what he can do.

Sink or swim.
- Pecafan Fan

He is a good #3 centre. Just like Plek is a good #2 center. Just like Koivu was a #2 center. The Habs put their players in the wrong spots. Eller will be expected to produce and when he doesn't everyone will crap on him. He is a fragile character and I don't know how he will come back from that hit.

Thing is guys, Briere would be one of the, if not the best player on this team. Briere will sign a one year deal. Bergevin will move a couple of guys soon after.

Kristo