Suzuki(19), Poehling(19) and Kotkaniemi (18), pretty decent depth at center now
- Symba007

All they need is a single NHL game among them

Suzuki was the obvious main piece to this deal, Tatar is a nice throw in who will fill some the offensive void left by Pacioretty and eventually get dealt for more picks and prospects.. Unless Suzuki turns out to be a bust, this was a real strong deal for Bergevin, I guess he was due...
- obie

absolutely.
now trade Price.

absolutely.
now trade Price.
- fidopro

That would be great but I don't see it happening for awhile, Weber will go before Price I would think

WOW! did not see this coming

That would be great but I don't see it happening for awhile, Weber will go before Price I would think
- obie

and name Gallagher captain, like they should have done before, no offense to Patch

and name Gallagher captain, like they should have done before, no offense to Patch
- fidopro

It's the obvious choice now, isn't it?

It's the obvious choice now, isn't it?
- obie

I think so.
will they do it this morning at the golf tournament? that'd be nice. fast but nice

I think so.
will they do it this morning at the golf tournament? that'd be nice. fast but nice
- fidopro

ASAP I would assume, hopefully they don't go with no captain!

Ca veillera pas Tatar au printemps ce club là

and name Gallagher captain, like they should have done before, no offense to Patch
- fidopro

Weber will ge it.

Weber will ge it.
- Fredo

Weber is next to be traded

Weber will ge it.
- Fredo

Weber will probably finish the season in TOR

Weber will probably finish the season in TOR
- fidopro

Toronto doesn't have a good young D they would be willing to trade for him, which you have to think the Habs would be looking for

Toronto doesn't have a good young D they would be willing to trade for him, which you have to think the Habs would be looking for
- obie

Timothy Liljegren?

Timothy Liljegren?
- fidopro

Maybe... I just don't see them making that deal, would be interesting though

Happy with the trade. Suzuki is a good prospect, a 2nd is nice, not a fan of Tatar but I wasn't expecting much more after MB destroyed Patches value.

Weber is next to be traded
- obie

hopefully yes. with Weber out long term, Pacioretty now gone, unless Price has a repeat of his MVP season this team is going to be absolutely terrible.

I agree, he's better than Skinner. But everyone knew Montreal wanted to move him and wasn't gonna sign him.

Getting back a good prospect + pick + potentially another guy you guys can flip for another pick isn't a bad return considering those circumstances.
- Nucker101

Agreed

Happy with the trade. Suzuki is a good prospect, a 2nd is nice, not a fan of Tatar but I wasn't expecting much more after MB destroyed Patches value.
- BashCH

pretty much agree. but i assume the idea is that if Tatar produces, he's another piece they can deal off.

hopefully yes. with Weber out long term, Pacioretty now gone, unless Price has a repeat of his MVP season this team is going to be absolutely terrible.
- DoubleDown

They need at least another "horrible" season and I'm ok with that... And even if Price stands on his head, this is not a playoff team... On a side note, I really hope they send Suzuki back and not force him into the lineup in an attempt to justify this trade

pretty much agree. but i assume the idea is that if Tatar produces, he's another piece they can deal off.
- DoubleDown

Absolutely... Tatar will just bring back more assets down the road

pretty much agree. but i assume the idea is that if Tatar produces, he's another piece they can deal off.
- DoubleDown

Let's hope he does. Another small guy though...

They need at least another "horrible" season and I'm ok with that... And even if Price stands on his head, this is not a playoff team... On a side note, I really hope they send Suzuki back and not force him into the lineup in an attempt to justify this trade
- obie

i do think it's unlikely Price plays well enough to move the needle much. this team was going to have a miserable time scoring goals even with Pacioretty returning to previous form. i also think they're going to have an issue with Price. i cannot imagine he is thrilled with the direction they seem to be headed.

ASAP I would assume, hopefully they don't go with no captain!
- obie

Times like this when you really miss Brian Gionta