oh I get it, but for me going into a season saying "we're here to lose games and win the draft lottery" just isn't an option, especially after having reached the cup final. I want the team to progress and evolve with a winning mentality, even if that means not getting a higher pick.
- Pat1993

normally I would agree. build on that run and try again next year. replace Tatar and Drouin and you have a chance.
but with Weber possibly out for good, and Price maybe wanting out? have to change your plan here imo.

IF Weber is out for good, and IF SEA take Price.

normally I would agree. build on that run and try again next year. replace Tatar and Drouin and you have a chance.
but with Weber possibly out for good, and Price maybe wanting out? have to change your plan here imo.
- fidopro

Price isn't going anywhere imho, and the Weber situation could be basically resolved if MB lands a legit top pairing D, in the eventuality that Shea retires... not an easy task for sure, but not an impossible one either. we'll see... Marc's phone must be red hot right now (at least I hope it is lol)

Seattle would be idiots not to take him if available. Ya poor contract, but they will need some stars to draw fans in. Plus they will be nowhere near the cap so it won’t be a huge deal to them. It’s just heartbreaking that the last playoff run is probably the closest the habs are gonna get for a while. Losing both danault, weber and potentially price turns this team into a bottom feeder instantly.

Price isn't going anywhere imho, and the Weber situation could be basically resolved if MB lands a legit top pairing D, in the eventuality that Shea retires... not an easy task for sure, but not an impossible one either. we'll see... Marc's phone must be red hot right now (at least I hope it is lol)
- Pat1993

I don’t know, it makes no sense to protect Allen over price. I think there was some sort of a talk and price wants a change. The ballsiest gambler in the world wouldn’t leave a franchise player unprotected because you think his contract is too much for them to take. You’ll look like a complete fool if they take him.

normally I would agree. build on that run and try again next year. replace Tatar and Drouin and you have a chance.
but with Weber possibly out for good, and Price maybe wanting out? have to change your plan here imo.

IF Weber is out for good, and IF SEA take Price.
- fidopro

If those 2 go plus denault, you basically enter rebuild mode and only ones untouchable are Suzuki caufield and Romanov. They wouldn’t have a core left to compete with Tampa or Toronto in the present so their would be no point in trying.

I don’t know, it makes no sense to protect Allen over price. I think there was some sort of a talk and price wants a change. The ballsiest gambler in the world wouldn’t leave a franchise player unprotected because you think his contract is too much for them to take. You’ll look like a complete fool if they take him.
- cburgess

well, if Price actually wants out of MTL, and Bergevin is simply respecting his wishes, then not really, no. but I'm under the impression this was all thought out and not a gamble at all, following discussions with SEA.

well, if Price actually wants out of MTL, and Bergevin is simply respecting his wishes, then not really, no. but I'm under the impression this was all thought out and not a gamble at all, following discussions with SEA.
- Pat1993

like what exactly? they take Price, and then trade us a goalie they picked up somewhere else?

well, if Price actually wants out of MTL, and Bergevin is simply respecting his wishes, then not really, no. but I'm under the impression this was all thought out and not a gamble at all, following discussions with SEA.
- Pat1993

Well if that’s the case, they better do a press conference explaining the whole situation. Cause if it just comes off looking like bergevin gambling that he could keep both and they take price when he leaves him exposed, that’s a fireable offence in my opinion.

like what exactly? they take Price, and then trade us a goalie they picked up somewhere else?
- fidopro

They trade Price back to MTL, retain some salary, MTL sends them some picks or prospects for the favour

Cap relief.

They trade Price back to MTL, retain some salary, MTL sends them some picks or prospects for the favour

Cap relief.
- Mashadar

oh I like this.

like what exactly? they take Price, and then trade us a goalie they picked up somewhere else?
- fidopro

not sure what it'll cost exactly but there is a chance MB gives SEA a pick or 2 (and apparently a prospect, JFC) so they leave us the (frank) alone. either that or the habs already know who Francis is grabbing, hence why they left Price unprotected.

They trade Price back to MTL, retain some salary, MTL sends them some picks or prospects for the favour

Cap relief.
- Mashadar

noice haha

not sure what it'll cost exactly but there is a chance MB gives SEA a pick or 2 (and apparently a prospect, JFC) so they leave us the (frank) alone. either that or the habs already know who Francis is grabbing, hence why they left Price unprotected.
- Pat1993

Why is Jake Allen all of a sudden considered a can’t lose player? He’s a glorified back up goalie

Why is Jake Allen all of a sudden considered a can’t lose player? He’s a glorified back up goalie
- cburgess

he's the best backup this team has had in a looooooooong time, and they'll need him to make the playoffs. he isn't irreplaceable but there aren't tons of equivalent options

They trade Price back to MTL, retain some salary, MTL sends them some picks or prospects for the favour

Cap relief.
- Mashadar

That'd certainly be creative, though whether I like that or not depends entirely on what picks and prospects are going to the Kraken.

he's the best backup this team has had in a looooooooong time, and they'll need him to make the playoffs. he isn't irreplaceable but there aren't tons of equivalent options
- Pat1993

He is but he’s not worth losing the guy that carried the team for 3 rounds

He is but he’s not worth losing the guy that carried the team for 3 rounds
- cburgess

yeah I really doubt Price is going anywhere, we'll see. exciting times lol

yeah I really doubt Price is going anywhere, we'll see. exciting times lol
- Pat1993

what a summer

what a summer
- fidopro

let's hope the habs will come out of it in a better position than they were, or at least as good.

Seattle would be idiots not to take him if available. Ya poor contract, but they will need some stars to draw fans in. Plus they will be nowhere near the cap so it won’t be a huge deal to them. It’s just heartbreaking that the last playoff run is probably the closest the habs are gonna get for a while. Losing both danault, weber and potentially price turns this team into a bottom feeder instantly.
- cburgess

They dont need stars to sell tickets. They’ve already done their season ticket drives and have fans regardless. They market their new team and new young picks.

Well if that’s the case, they better do a press conference explaining the whole situation. Cause if it just comes off looking like bergevin gambling that he could keep both and they take price when he leaves him exposed, that’s a fireable offence in my opinion.
- cburgess

Jesus dude take a pill. If Price wanted to he could have just said no.

Step off that ledge.

They dont need stars to sell tickets. They’ve already done their season ticket drives and have fans regardless. They market their new team and new young picks.
- TurdFergeson

of course they can be in a good spot financially without star players, but it's hard to argue that having a bit of star power on your team doesn't usually bring stronger ticket sales.

They trade Price back to MTL, retain some salary, MTL sends them some picks or prospects for the favour

Cap relief.
- Mashadar

I'm not certain, however I don't think they can trade him back to his original team that he just waived his NTC/NMC clause from. What was the point ?

Steve Shutt isn't the last player to score 60 goals, Guy Lafleur is.....

Maybe they know Drouin can go and will be the pick.

We'll know on the 21st I guess.