- Pecafan Fan

No idea how the whole thing started, but I just wanted Price to get out of there

So Patches gets the winner and Vanek is the second star?

They're really trying to shmooz him, no?
- pete26

probably yes

So, I think that no matter what happens in the playoffs, meaning swept in 4, or all the way to the finals (I realize that's not happening, but just for the context of my post, let's say it could), Vanek is not resigning with the Habs. Agreed?
- hscesq

as of this morning, i would say there's no chance.
IF they have some success in the playoffs, i think it inches the chances upwards, but even still, i'd lean heavily towards no chance.
my only hope is that he's replaced with someone who can fit into the top 6.

probably yes
- WaterBoy

Vanek was the best forward on the ice last night.

Always lead with the train wreck story.
- golfingsince

it's only going to get worse. and not just on TSN. all Canadian media outlets. Leaf coverage really ramps up when they tank.

Vanek was the best forward on the ice last night.
- DoubleDown

I'd agree with this.

as of this morning, i would say there's no chance.
IF they have some success in the playoffs, i think it inches the chances upwards, but even still, i'd lean heavily towards no chance.
my only hope is that he's replaced with someone who can fit into the top 6.
- DoubleDown

I think Gionta will stay. I have nothing against the guy, but they just need to get bigger.

That being said, if they can't find a suitable replacement, I think it would be ok, as long as he is a 3rd line player that's given penalty killing responsibilities. At a reduced price as well.

No idea how the whole thing started, but I just wanted Price to get out of there
- stinger67

I kinda wanted him to throw block jabs around

Vanek was the best forward on the ice last night.
- DoubleDown

Most probably yes.

I couldn't watch the game.

Looked like a snooze fest from the news reports.

I think Gionta will stay. I have nothing against the guy, but they just need to get bigger.

That being said, if they can't find a suitable replacement, I think it would be ok, as long as he is a 3rd line player that's given penalty killing responsibilities. At a reduced price as well.
- stinger67

If he gets an avg of 2,5/3M ... maybe why not ?

I kinda wanted him to throw block jabs around
- Fredobbface

The way he pushes Ennis away is kinda funny

I think Gionta will stay. I have nothing against the guy, but they just need to get bigger.

That being said, if they can't find a suitable replacement, I think it would be ok, as long as he is a 3rd line player that's given penalty killing responsibilities. At a reduced price as well.
- stinger67

Bourque-Plekanec-Gionta will be one expensive 3rd line

Galchenyuk needs a strong LW to play with him and Gallagher and yes they should resign Vanek which seems highly unlikely. Yesterday's game showed that this team needs him.

Eller just needs to...go.

Bourque-Plekanec-Gionta will be one expensive 3rd line

Galchenyuk needs a strong LW to play with him and Gallagher and yes they should resign Vanek which seems highly unlikely. Yesterday's game showed that this team needs him.

Eller just needs to...go.
- Habsody

i think Bourque will be moved to recoup the pick we dealt for Weaver.

Bourque-Plekanec-Gionta will be one expensive 3rd line

Galchenyuk needs a strong LW to play with him and Gallagher and yes they should resign Vanek which seems highly unlikely. Yesterday's game showed that this team needs him.

Eller just needs to...go.
- Habsody

i think they'll make a huge push for Vanek and offer him the biggest deal he'll receive. still don't think he signs it though.

i think Bourque will be moved to recoup the pick we dealt for Weaver.
- DoubleDown

I don't see MB able to trade him without receiving a bad salary back.

Vanek was the best forward on the ice last night.
- DoubleDown

Was he the second best player on the ice?

That I'm not so sure of.

I thought the Gio line had more jump.

But, I missed most of the third.

i think they'll make a huge push for Vanek and offer him the biggest deal he'll receive. still don't think he signs it though.
- DoubleDown

He is really clicking with Patches and DD, he should stay here long term, just like the Hawks did with Hossa.

He is really clicking with Patches and DD, he should stay here long term, just like the Hawks did with Hossa.
- Habsody

Hawks were a bonafide contender and were able to offer him 12 years.

i think they'll make a huge push for Vanek and offer him the biggest deal he'll receive. still don't think he signs it though.
- DoubleDown

Vanek will probably get great offers from Minnesota (don't know exactly why except that it's been reported for months) and Anaheim (Selanne out).

Moulson COULD be Montreal's option B...

He is really clicking with Patches and DD, he should stay here long term, just like the Hawks did with Hossa.
- Habsody

Yeah but with Therrien he'll be playing with Plekanec and Briere for some reason in 4 games.

I don't see MB able to trade him without receiving a bad salary back.
- Habsody

the guy makes $3.5 million for another 2 years. those are pretty negligible numbers. if a GM feels that a change of scenery could turn him into a 15-18 goal 3rd liner, it's not inconceivable that Montreal can move him without taking salary back.

Vanek will probably get great offers from Minnesota (don't know exactly why except that it's been reported for months) and Anaheim (Selanne out).

Moulson COULD be Montreal's option B...
- Not_Yan

How much if he loses the U in his last name?

Vanek will probably get great offers from Minnesota (don't know exactly why except that it's been reported for months) and Anaheim (Selanne out).

Moulson COULD be Montreal's option B...
- Not_Yan

yeah assuming Vanek walks, Montreal needs to pick up another top-6 guy. they can't just re-sign Gionta as a second liner.

How much if he loses the U in his last name?
- Fredobbface

hahaha

yeah assuming Vanek walks, Montreal needs to pick up another top-6 guy. they can't just re-sign Gionta as a second liner.
- DoubleDown

Moulson, and replace Gionta with Jagr.