I get that, but this would mean that Bergevin and Therrien believe that this team can make it out of the East. I think this team isn't really there. With the amount of teams that would compete in order to overpay for Markov, (and I think there are many) I think that "pieces that may help you in the future" might be a rather pessimistic view of what trading Markov would really bring back...
- kev1586

Bergevin knows he doesn't have a cup contender...he is rebuilding via the draft while keeping the team competitive. read this

http://www.rds.ca/hockey/...maintient-le-cap-1.829738

Bergevin knows he doesn't have a cup contender...he is rebuilding via the draft while keeping the team competitive. read this

http://www.rds.ca/hockey/...maintient-le-cap-1.829738
- Symba007

Says the guy who missed the best game of the year.

If Bergevin puts Markov out there and the best a team offers is a first and 2 seconds, then I agree with you guys. Screw it. Play it out and see what can happen this year.
- kev1586

It's not just about how far you can go. There are many factors such as the youth gaining valuable experience, the players feeling the organization is committed to them, even the bottom line.

How would you feel if you played for a team that was top 4 in the conference and they started moving key pieces for futures?

Says the guy who missed the best game of the year.
- hscesq

What a game... damn.

Says the guy who missed the best game of the year.
- hscesq

What a game... damn.
- Pecafan Fan

- BingoLady

Crawford was sick. Price too, but the habs defense played a hell of a game.

I always thought the team Maurice had would have worked better under Wilson, and vice versa
- Feeling Glucky?

Nailed it

What a game... damn.
- Pecafan Fan

Picked up a friend at the airport yesterday. He asked me how were the Habs this week. I said same old, losing a game they should have won, and winning vs. a team everybody was sure would stomp them.

Speaking of which, I don't think I ever saw that much people at the airport, especially at the arrivals. Seems like the week after the holidays is a popular time for travels.

What a game... damn.
- Pecafan Fan

They actually played 60 full minutes. Maybe 59+, but still impressive. Imagine if you will, a scenario where you are handcuffed to a bomb, and the only way your life will be spared, is if Tomas Plekanec scores on a breakaway.

They actually played 60 full minutes. Maybe 59+, but still impressive. Imagine if you will, a scenario where you are handcuffed to a bomb, and the only way your life will be spared, is if Tomas Plekanec scores on a breakaway.
- hscesq

RIP

Bergevin knows he doesn't have a cup contender...he is rebuilding via the draft while keeping the team competitive. read this

http://www.rds.ca/hockey/...maintient-le-cap-1.829738
- Symba007

This is what I expected. And like I said before, I think it's too bad. Don't you think Colorado, Anaheim, San Jose and Minnesota might all be willing to pay a hefty price for a D like Markov? That's not even considering Washington, Tampa and Detroit in the East. And it would go a long way to completing his plan...

RIP
- habs12

If Bergevin puts Markov out there and the best a team offers is a first and 2 seconds, then I agree with you guys. Screw it. Play it out and see what can happen this year.
- kev1586

you wouldn't take a first and 2 seconds for Markov?

you wouldn't take a first and 2 seconds for Markov?
- DoubleDown

Edmonton's first or Chicago's first?

you wouldn't take a first and 2 seconds for Markov?
- DoubleDown

Your avatar is outdated.

Edmonton's first or Chicago's first?
- Pecafan Fan

Edmonton wouldn't be a team looking to acquire Markov.

Bergevin knows he doesn't have a cup contender...he is rebuilding via the draft while keeping the team competitive. read this

http://www.rds.ca/hockey/...maintient-le-cap-1.829738
- Symba007

the conservative approach is fine for right now but he will at some point have to be aggressive and put his stamp on this team. this is a guy who came from Chicago, and even with all of those high picks, they still had to add guys like Hossa, Sharp and Oduya from outside.

Edmonton wouldn't be a team looking to acquire Markov.
- hscesq

It was just an hyperbole.

Meaning, "a top 5 pick or a bottom five pick?".

Edmonton's first or Chicago's first?
- Pecafan Fan

you're talking about 3 picks in the top 60. for Markov.

you're talking about 3 picks in the top 60. for Markov.
- DoubleDown

2nd round picks are worthless
-glucker

It was just an hyperbole.

Meaning, "a top 5 pick or a bottom five pick?".
- Pecafan Fan

sad that this had to be explained

It was just an hyperbole.

Meaning, "a top 5 pick or a bottom five pick?".
- Pecafan Fan

This confuses me.

This confuses me.
- hscesq

hyperbole > superbowl

You're welcome.

Edmonton wouldn't be a team looking to acquire Markov.
- hscesq

of course not. he's not an 18-year-old forward.