if I'm not mistaken, in the AHL they often play 3 games during the weekend, so the starter only plays 2 out of the 3. he might play more games as a starter in Laval, but not that much. the backup in Mtl will have 35+ games, more if Price is injured. and lets be honest, that will happen.
- fidopro

35+..? damn. sure he'll play that many if Price isn't healthy, but otherwise if you want to give such a high portion of games to the backup then I doubt Primeau is ready for that.

35+..? damn. sure he'll play that many if Price isn't healthy, but otherwise if you want to give such a high portion of games to the backup then I doubt Primeau is ready for that.
- Pat1993

they will want to rest Price as much as possible, so yes 35+ for the backup is to be expected imo. ideally they keep Allen and Primeau starts in Laval.

they will want to rest Price as much as possible, so yes 35+ for the backup is to be expected imo
- fidopro

in that case let's hope Allen stays, or if he doesn't then MB needs to look for a more experienced backup.

in that case let's hope Allen stays, or if he doesn't then MB needs to look for a more experienced backup.
- Pat1993

agreed

35+..? damn. sure he'll play that many if Price isn't healthy, but otherwise if you want to give such a high portion of games to the backup then I doubt Primeau is ready for that.
- Pat1993

Mon problème si Allen quitte et qu'on va en chercher un sur le marché, on a tellement eu de problèmes à en avoir un bon. J'aimerais mieux notre gardien d'avenir qu'un back up de marde qui ne fait pas le travail et qui n'a aucun avenir avec l'orgnanisation.

Je pense que ce sera Chariot qui partira, mais Seattle va avoir des options en défense aussi.

agreed
- fidopro

that damn expansion draft on July 21st will give us some answers (and perhaps more questions as well lol)

that damn expansion draft on July 21st will give us some answers (and perhaps more questions as well lol)
- Pat1993

with all the picks MB has in the bank, I would be very surprised if he doesn't strike a deal with SEA to keep Allen.

Mon problème si Allen quitte et qu'on va en chercher un sur le marché, on a tellement eu de problèmes à en avoir un bon. J'aimerais mieux notre gardien d'avenir qu'un back up de marde qui ne fait pas le travail et qui n'a aucun avenir avec l'orgnanisation.

Je pense que ce sera Chariot qui partira, mais Seattle va avoir des options en défense aussi.
- deadpoulet

donc si Allen quitte, tu donne la job à Primeau? si Fido a raison on parle de lui donner quasiment 50% des matchs (35 de 82 matchs c'est pas très loin de ça..). ça prend du temps développer un gardien, et tu voudrais pas qu'il soit encore en processus d'apprentissage dans la LNH, donc la ligue américaine serait mieux pour lui en ce moment selon moi.

with all the picks MB has in the bank, I would be very surprised if he doesn't strike a deal with SEA to keep Allen.
- fidopro

yeah this has been brought up a few times here, it would make sense (as long as he doesn't have to overpay, obviously)

Depends who is coming back or not.

They pretty much need a LW, should be ok at centre if Danault is back (and KK), but they might shop for a D or back up. It depends what they lose to Seattle.


I would aim at Hall or Tarasenko, but if they can find a guy similar to Toffoli, that would be great.

Dunn or Dumba on D could be target. Less so Savard, but could be an option if they lose Chariot.
- deadpoulet

I haven't seen Dumba play in almost 2 years..... does he bring much offense? How is he in his own zone?

donc si Allen quitte, tu donne la job à Price? si Fido a raison on parle de lui donner quasiment 50% des matchs (35 de 82 matchs c'est pas très loin de ça..). ça prend du temps développer un gardien, et tu voudrais pas qu'il soit encore en processus d'apprentissage dans la LNH, donc la ligue américaine serait mieux pour lui en ce moment selon moi.
- Pat1993

the chicken has been traumatised by the backup history in Mtl

the chicken has been traumatised by the backup history in Mtl
- fidopro

lol, I kind of get it though, it's true that since Halak the backups had been pretty poopty for the most part

donc si Allen quitte, tu donne la job à Primeau? si Fido a raison on parle de lui donner quasiment 50% des matchs (35 de 82 matchs c'est pas très loin de ça..). ça prend du temps développer un gardien, et tu voudrais pas qu'il soit encore en processus d'apprentissage dans la LNH, donc la ligue américaine serait mieux pour lui en ce moment selon moi.
- Pat1993

Si on trouve un dude similaire à Allen, je n'ai pas de trouble.

Mais pas un autre chaudron, svp.

Si on trouve un dude similaire à Allen, je n'ai pas de trouble.

Mais pas un autre chaudron, svp.
- deadpoulet

ouin, 100% d'accord loll

I haven't seen Dumba play in almost 2 years..... does he bring much offense? How is he in his own zone?
- Habshistory

If I'm am being honest, I don't really have the eye test. Just by reading, he might fit the bill.

If I'm am being honest, I don't really have the eye test. Just by reading, he might fit the bill.
- deadpoulet

with all the picks MB has in the bank, I would be very surprised if he doesn't strike a deal with SEA to keep Allen.
- fidopro

habs cap situation is gonna be tight. might best to lose Allen and sign one of the many back-ups on the market this off-season or start grooming the kid

- Pat1993

I haven't seen Dumba play in almost 2 years..... does he bring much offense? How is he in his own zone?
- Habshistory

he sucks pretty much. he is a bottom pair guy at best.

he sucks pretty much. he is a bottom pair guy at best.
- Gramps28

pretty much

habs cap situation is gonna be tight. might best to lose Allen and sign one of the many back-ups on the market this off-season or start grooming the kid
- Gramps28

I wasn't overly impressed with the names that were suggested here so far

he sucks pretty much. he is a bottom pair guy at best.
- Gramps28

you hate every player.


My anwser was about Dunn. Who you also hate

habs cap situation is gonna be tight. might best to lose Allen and sign one of the many back-ups on the market this off-season or start grooming the kid
- Gramps28

let say SEA take Chiarot, with Tatar and Drouin out, that's 14M out the door. no cap problem what so ever.

you hate every player.


My anwser was about Dunn. Who you also hate
- deadpoulet

this is kinda true

I wasn't overly impressed with the names that were suggested here so far
- Pat1993

best to package a few picks so SEA doesn't take allen