Eric Engels: Bergevin Concedes on Term, Markov Concedes on Dollars

Eric Engels: Bergevin Concedes on Term, Markov Concedes on Dollars
- EricEngels

Whoa, spoiling us now

Whoa, spoiling us now
- mr.peanut

I knew it!

I am anticipating PK's contract negotiations to go right up to training camp. Have you heard anything different which merited the little reference to the weekend?

I knew it!
- habs12

Great Scott. Don't encourage him.

Late night blogging.

Nice of you to reward the faithful.

Great Scott. Don't encourage him.
- Cyberhabs

I wish he would have included his thoughts on the trade today.

Late night blogging.

Nice of you to reward the faithful.
- golfingsince

I've been beyond busy and enjoying a bit of a vacation from hockey, but now we're getting to the fun stuff...

I wish he would have included his thoughts on the trade today.
- mr.peanut

I'd say the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a fantastic deal, and the Flyers did not.

Great Scott. Don't encourage him.
- Cyberhabs

I'd say the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a fantastic deal, and the Flyers did not.
- EricEngels

no question

I've been beyond busy and enjoying a bit of a vacation from hockey, but now we're getting to the fun stuff...
- EricEngels

No kidding.

Please post your top 10 draft picks.

No kidding.

Please post your top 10 draft picks.
- golfingsince

soon

I'd say the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a fantastic deal, and the Flyers did not.
- EricEngels

Agreed

I hope Markov is never traded, he deserves to stay in Montreal for his whole career.

Eric Engels: Bergevin Concedes on Term, Markov Concedes on Dollars
- EricEngels

Great blog

I'd say the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a fantastic deal, and the Flyers did not.
- EricEngels

I am anticipating PK's contract negotiations to go right up to training camp. Have you heard anything different which merited the little reference to the weekend?
- Cyberhabs

He'll be signed before way before then.

He'll be signed before way before then.
- pete26

Signed to a Flyers offer sheet.

Signed to a Flyers offer sheet.
- mr.peanut

Maybe.

Maybe.
- pete26

Cleared some cap space and added a clutch playoff performer today, they're making a run for it all. Only question is, will Subban take a real number in Philly and not a training camp one?

Cleared some cap space and added a clutch playoff performer today, they're making a run for it all. Only question is, will Subban take a real number in Philly and not a training camp one?
- mr.peanut

Tabarnak!!!! You are in fine form tonight.

MB had to sign him for no other reason that he could not find a reasonable replacement through FA. You did suggest though Eric that his puck moving ability is still really good and has not eroded....I disagree...if you include his noticeably impaired skating ability (contrasted to pre-knee surgeries) as part of his puck moving then it has declined. He was caught flat-footed too often and had a bunch of giveaways late season and in the playoffs. This was a must sign for MB but I think by the 2nd year it will be a burden. Tough spot for the Habs.

MB had to sign him for no other reason that he could not find a reasonable replacement through FA. You did suggest though Eric that his puck moving ability is still really good and has not eroded....I disagree...if you include his noticeably impaired skating ability (contrasted to pre-knee surgeries) as part of his puck moving then it has declined. He was caught flat-footed too often and had a bunch of giveaways late season and in the playoffs. This was a must sign for MB but I think by the 2nd year it will be a burden. Tough spot for the Habs.
- MadManPaddy

I think no Olympics and younger guys stepping up will help him in the long run. If the 3 amigos (Tin man, Boils, and Blue chip) take a step back though it may not end well for the General.

He'll be signed before way before then.
- pete26

I hope so but I have my doubts. He took less money on a bridge deal in order to break the bank with his next one. Since the then, he won the *Norris *(f.u. crims) and has taken over as the number one D. I think he is looking at north of 8 million, and will get it. Tough position for Bergevin and it will be very interesting to see how he gets through it.