What about that PK Subban? Going to the cup final!!!!
- TheUltimateJet

who

the what

Price is the problem!
- Scabeh

I don't know why trading Price is an idea that cannot be entertained.

Habs are in an extremely tough spot right now. Basically pushed all of their chips into the middle last year with the Subban for Weber trade, but still clearly aren't built to compete for a cup. Two options:

1. Do everything you can to re-sign Radulov, and potentially bring in a dude like Kovalchuk. Trade Sergachev, Scherbak, Juulsen, etc, for established talent. Make one more push

2. Tear it apart. Trade Carey et al for draft picks and young players

Honestly, the second option is probably smarter and more realistic. But either way, I don't envy Bergevin
- AxlRose91

I fear about some left field option 3

Habs are in an extremely tough spot right now. Basically pushed all of their chips into the middle last year with the Subban for Weber trade, but still clearly aren't built to compete for a cup. Two options:

1. Do everything you can to re-sign Radulov, and potentially bring in a dude like Kovalchuk. Trade Sergachev, Scherbak, Juulsen, etc, for established talent. Make one more push

2. Tear it apart. Trade Carey et al for draft picks and young players

Honestly, the second option is probably smarter and more realistic. But either way, I don't envy Bergevin
- AxlRose91

Option 2 can offer the Habs a chance to keep their window open for a while.

Habs are in an extremely tough spot right now. Basically pushed all of their chips into the middle last year with the Subban for Weber trade, but still clearly aren't built to compete for a cup. Two options:

1. Do everything you can to re-sign Radulov, and potentially bring in a dude like Kovalchuk. Trade Sergachev, Scherbak, Juulsen, etc, for established talent. Make one more push

2. Tear it apart. Trade Carey et al for draft picks and young players

Honestly, the second option is probably smarter and more realistic. But either way, I don't envy Bergevin
- AxlRose91

All of their chips? it was a 1 for 1 trade...

I fear about some left field option 3
- Not_Yan

Trading Byron!

I fear about some left field option 3
- Not_Yan

Exactly. That's what they've got to avoid. If they're gonna take a stance, take a strong one

Habs could get a really nice package in exchange for Carey. The more I think about it, they've got to do that. Makes no sense to pay him $10M per to play on an aging team with no shot at a cup

Beyond Sergachev, the cupboards are pretty bare. Time to re-stock

I fear about some left field option 3
- Not_Yan

Huge trade with Vegas for all the unprotected grinders in the league

All of their chips? it was a 1 for 1 trade...
- WaterBoy

Yeah, but it was a clear message that they were pushing for a cup immediately

Yeah, but it was a clear message that they were pushing for a cup immediately
- AxlRose91

I think some players didn't get the memo. #31&67

Depends what NYR were asking for. If they are offering Stepan and a 2nd for Galchenyuk are you saying no? retained salary?
- mrn22

I'd rather keep Galchenyuk and see if they can make it work.

I think some players didn't get the memo. #31&67
- fidopro

Pacioretty is turning into Mike Ribeiro part II. Consistent production, but no one seems to want him around. It was a huge mistake giving him the "C"

Sutter for plekanecs and a 2nd??

worth it?

Exactly. That's what they've got to avoid. If they're gonna take a stance, take a strong one

Habs could get a really nice package in exchange for Carey. The more I think about it, they've got to do that. Makes no sense to pay him $10M per to play on an aging team with no shot at a cup

Beyond Sergachev, the cupboards are pretty bare. Time to re-stock
- AxlRose91

If im montreal im going all in for the next 3 years.. you guys are close and if you cant win it all at that point blow it up..

Start really going after college ufas to help stock the cupboards.

If im montreal im going all in for the next 3 years.. you guys are close and if you cant win it all at that point blow it up..

Start really going after college ufas to help stock the cupboards.
- mauryballstein

I think the problem with that is theyre fear of what Prices contract would be and finding someone to take him at that point.

I think the problem with that is theyre fear of what Prices contract would be and finding someone to take him at that point.
- poisondhearts37

No one is going to give up the farm for an upcoming UFA, especially not a goalie.

Habs are in an extremely tough spot right now. Basically pushed all of their chips into the middle last year with the Subban for Weber trade, but still clearly aren't built to compete for a cup. Two options:

1. Do everything you can to re-sign Radulov, and potentially bring in a dude like Kovalchuk. Trade Sergachev, Scherbak, Juulsen, etc, for established talent. Make one more push

2. Tear it apart. Trade Carey et al for draft picks and young players

Honestly, the second option is probably smarter and more realistic. But either way, I don't envy Bergevin
- AxlRose91

Yes and no. It's pretty (frank)ing obvious this time is no where near contention, so it should be blown up, but at the same time Molson and Bergevin are certainly going to run this team into the ground.

Pacioretty is turning into Mike Ribeiro part II. Consistent production, but no one seems to want him around. It was a huge mistake giving him the "C"
- AxlRose91

that was the players' choice

No one is going to give up the farm for an upcoming UFA, especially not a goalie.
- stinger67

it will probably be like for Subban, sign and trade

Sutter for plekanecs and a 2nd??

worth it?
- mauryballstein

brent?

I'd trade any one of those buggers for the right price.


I also may have posted this before..

brent?
- fidopro

I'll take the WHL coach for Pleks any (frank)ing day.

How about our 1st #16, Porrier & Wotherspoon for Price?


Or is it Bye Bye Mon Cowboy?

How about our 1st #16, Porrier & Wotherspoon for Price?


Or is it Bye Bye Mon Cowboy?

- Kevin R

how about Bennett, Brodie and your 1st?
we'll throw in Emelin

Man the Devs could use Galchenyuk or Sergachev (preferable). Do you think Kovy would get either? Or what would it take?