Electrifying conversation in here. What a waste of the writers time.

Pass the poutine and a steamy please.
- henny1953

your face is a waste of time

Who should make the team first, Caufield or Ylönen?

Electrifying conversation in here. What a waste of the writers time.

Pass the poutine and a steamy please.
- henny1953

hey t'es fatiguant en sacrament toé

Who should make the team first, Caufield or Ylönen?
- Good On Paper

Ylönen, since he's the best skater in the world to have not played in the NHL yet

Electrifying conversation in here. What a waste of the writers time.

Pass the poutine and a steamy please.
- henny1953

Listen, I get it. We don't talk Habs 24/7, string us up. We do talk Habs, though, sorry you have to find it amongst the weeds. But FFS, stop whining about it. It's not gonna change. We regulars have a kinship that goes beyond just hockey, so we talk about regular stuff too. Don't like it? TFB. Feel free to join in when you find something you're interested in talking about. We'll not turn you away. Hell, maybe try starting a conversation of your own. You've gotta come halfway, at least.

Who should make the team first, Caufield or Ylönen?
- Good On Paper

Well, the approach the team is going for at the moment with Caulfield is slow and steady, which I actually agree with. But, if he makes a strong statement at next seasons training camp, I'd say give him his 9 games, at least. Jesse seems to be ready to at least start in Laval, let's see how that goes first...he's probably more ready that CC to make the jump to the team full time; in what capacity, is unclear.

Well, the approach the team is going for at the moment with Caulfield is slow and steady, which I actually agree with. But, if he makes a strong statement at next seasons training camp, I'd say give him his 9 games, at least. Jesse seems to be ready to at least start in Laval, let's see how that goes first...he's probably more ready that CC to make the jump to the team full time, in what capacity, is unclear.
- Darksyde

If Caufield stays in the NCAA, he won't be at training camp.

If Caufield stays in the NCAA, he won't be at training camp.
- stinger67

facts shmacts

If Caufield stays in the NCAA, he won't be at training camp.
- stinger67

In the end it's up to Cole, I guess. I'd rather he "stay in school", and maybe get skills and education for life after hockey. Too many don't, and are lost when they're not in the show any more.

In the end it's up to Cole, I guess. I'd rather he "stay in school", and maybe get skills and education for life after hockey. Too many don't, and are lost when they're not in the show any more.
- Darksyde

He's not staying there 4 years that's for sure.

I would not be against him playing in Laval if I was sure he'd play there the whole season, but I think it would be far too tempting for management to have him play in the NHL after having a summer where they will again fail to bring significant help.

He's not staying there 4 years that's for sure.

I would not be against him playing in Laval if I was sure he'd play there the whole season, but I think it would be far too tempting for management to have him play in the NHL after having a summer where they will again fail to bring significant help.
- stinger67

this. they probably wouldn't be able to resist calling him up as soon as there'd be an injury

He's not staying there 4 years that's for sure.

I would not be against him playing in Laval if I was sure he'd play there the whole season, but I think it would be far too tempting for management to have him play in the NHL after having a summer where they will again fail to bring significant help.
- stinger67

T'as-tu les numéros de la loto aussi?

T'as-tu les numéros de la loto aussi?
- Good On Paper

1-2-3-4-5-6-7

He's not staying there 4 years that's for sure.

I would not be against him playing in Laval if I was sure he'd play there the whole season, but I think it would be far too tempting for management to have him play in the NHL after having a summer where they will again fail to bring significant help.
- stinger67

Well the kid wanted to play in the NHL as soon as possible.

I can see him going to the AHL for sure.

1-2-3-4-5-6-7
- BashCH

violette à bicyclette...

Well the kid wanted to play in the NHL as soon as possible.

I can see him going to the AHL for sure.
- Scabeh

It's the Habs I don't trust. They will feel they owe the fans a "nanane" after mostly icing the same lineup next season.

Well the kid wanted to play in the NHL as soon as possible.

I can see him going to the AHL for sure.
- Scabeh

and if I understand correctly this would potentially bring him an NHL contract quicker

and if I understand correctly this would potentially bring him an NHL contract quicker
- Pat1993

basically repeating what had been previously said... (frank) I'm tired

and if I understand correctly this would potentially bring him an NHL contract quicker
- Pat1993

Basically, it's this:

If he's really coming here, he's signing an entry-level contract

If he plays 10+ games this season with the Habs, he burns a year of that contract

If he plays less than that, or just plays in the AHL, since he's 19, his contract slides one year, meaning the 3 years start next season.

Basically, it's this:

If he's really coming here, he's signing an entry-level contract

If he plays 10+ games this season with the Habs, he burns a year of that contract

If he plays less than that, or just plays in the AHL, since he's 19, his contract slides one year, meaning the 3 years start next season.
- stinger67

he should help the Rocket win the Calder next year, helping other kids get a "winning mentality" and also become better, and then rip it up in the NHL

your face is a waste of time
- deadpoulet

what kind of loser just keeps crying "this isn't what i want it to be!"

Basically, it's this:

If he's really coming here, he's signing an entry-level contract

If he plays 10+ games this season with the Habs, he burns a year of that contract

If he plays less than that, or just plays in the AHL, since he's 19, his contract slides one year, meaning the 3 years start next season.
- stinger67

My only real worry is Gallagher. If there's even a ball hair of a chance he's not going to re-sign, then it's worth it to burn said year to let Cole play a year with Gally. There's just SO MUCH Cole could learn from a player of...similar stature. I'm not expecting Cole to be Gally 2.0, their play style isn't alike. But Gallagher can teach him how to best use his size (or lack thereof) to his advantage.

My only real worry is Gallagher. If there's even a ball hair of a chance he's not going to re-sign, then it's worth it to burn said year to let Cole play a year with Gally. There's just SO MUCH Cole could learn from a player of...similar stature. I'm not expecting Cole to be Gally 2.0, their play style isn't alike. But Gallagher can teach him how to best use his size (or lack thereof) to his advantage.
- Darksyde

If they bring him in too early, the average fefan will go ballistic when Caufield doesn't score 40 goals and call him a bust.

Hell, it has already started.

- stinger67

c'est bin décalissant, ça