ok, I guess it depends how you say it. when I use the expression in this case it has a very positive "they should make the playoffs and perhaps do some damage again" vibe to it
- Pat1993

there you go. I don't want to go againts the 'vibe'.
but not good enough imo. I'leave it at that.

Oh...
- Takemedrunkimhome

yeah...

there you go. I don't want to go againts the 'vibe'.
but not good enough imo. I'leave it at that.
- fidopro

I don't mind not having the "legit contender" label to be honest, even though we'd probably be talking about it if it wasn't for the issues at center

I don't mind not having the "legit contender" label to be honest, even though we'd probably be talking about it if it wasn't for the issues at center
- Pat1993

euh... and on the blue line, and in goal

euh... and on the blue line, and in goal
- fidopro

I'm confident they'll be fine in goal once Price is back (you can insert a "lol" here, I get it), and I think they can figure it out on D and stabilize things, if they play to their potential they won't be an easy group of guys to play against.

I'm confident they'll be fine in goal once Price is back (you can insert a "lol" here, I get it), and I think they can figure it out on D and stabilize things, if they play to their potential they won't be an easy group of guys to play against.
- Pat1993

let's hope you are right

I'm confident they'll be fine in goal once Price is back (you can insert a "lol" here, I get it), and I think they can figure it out on D and stabilize things, if they play to their potential they won't be an easy group of guys to play against.
- Pat1993

hope springs eternal.

hope springs eternal.
- Gramps28

I've completely lost hope in humanity, so if I can hold on to something hockey-related then I guess not all is lost

I've completely lost hope in humanity, so if I can hold on to something hockey-related then I guess not all is lost
- Pat1993

nope, can't let you have this

nope, can't let you have this
- Takemedrunkimhome

nope, can't let you have this
- Takemedrunkimhome

I'm confident they'll be fine in goal once Price is back (you can insert a "lol" here, I get it), and I think they can figure it out on D and stabilize things, if they play to their potential they won't be an easy group of guys to play against.
- Pat1993

They're not a bad team by any means, but imo it's very tough to argue they're as good as last year's playoff team. They could use a better 2nd line center and a real top 4 RD (I'm not remotely convinced Savard is that, I think he's a good #5). It'll definitely be a challenge to get those assets, but Bergevin better, because he's saying they're all in after the Dvorak trade.

They're not a bad team by any means, but imo it's very tough to argue they're as good as last year's playoff team. They could use a better 2nd line center and a real top 4 RD (I'm not remotely convinced Savard is that, I think he's a good #5). It'll definitely be a challenge to get those assets, but Bergevin better, because he's saying they're all in after the Dvorak trade.
- apex123

they're all in as in "we've done enough trades, this is the team we have" or as in "we're gonna do everything we can to reach the finals again and win the cup"..?

they're all in as in "we've done enough trades, this is the team we have" or as in "we're gonna do everything we can to reach the finals again and win the cup"..?
- Pat1993

The latter. He's sacrificed futures for a present asset, it doesn't make sense to stop now unless eternal mediocrity is the goal. I mean we do have Price, 3/4 top 4 dmen, strong on the wings, and an ok #1 center, to me the Dvorak trade is saying he's going for it because he doesn't think the team is too far off. That said it's very clear they need more to have a realistic shot.

The latter. He's sacrificed futures for a present asset, it doesn't make sense to stop now unless eternal mediocrity is the goal. I mean we do have Price, 3/4 top 4 dmen, strong on the wings, and an ok #1 center, to me the Dvorak trade is saying he's going for it because he doesn't think the team is too far off. That said it's very clear they need more to have a realistic shot.
- apex123

agreed. I do hope MB has a few more moves up his sleeve, but at the same time he should think twice before trading away a guy like Guhle for example, at some point the team is gonna need younger guys to step in, so if he does make a trade involving him it better be worth it lol

agreed. I do hope MB has a few more moves up his sleeve, but at the same time he should think twice before trading away a guy like Guhle for example, at some point the team is gonna need younger guys to step in, so if he does make a trade involving him it better be worth it lol
- Pat1993

na na na. Guhle is not going anywhere. I'm all for trading a few prospects if needed, but not Primeau, Guhle or Ylonen. anyone else is fine.

na na na. Guhle is not going anywhere. I'm all for trading a few prospects if needed, but not Primeau, Guhle or Ylonen. anyone else is fine.
- fidopro

na na na na,
na na na na,
hey Guhle
NOT goodbye

na na na. Guhle is not going anywhere. I'm all for trading a few prospects if needed, but not Primeau, Guhle or Ylonen. anyone else is fine.
- fidopro

Sadly, he’ll do what ever he needs to do to save his bacon..

Rags pissed at PK

https://twitter.com/iambl.../1445904672712183811?s=21

agreed. I do hope MB has a few more moves up his sleeve, but at the same time he should think twice before trading away a guy like Guhle for example, at some point the team is gonna need younger guys to step in, so if he does make a trade involving him it better be worth it lol
- Pat1993

Yeah, I mean I'd love to give as little as possible for upgrades, but I know those assets will be expensive.

Sadly, he’ll do what ever he needs to do to save his bacon..
- pete26

he's been the habs' DG for 10 years now, I don't think he sees this as "saving his bacon"

he's been the habs' DG for 10 years now, I don't think he sees this as "saving his bacon"
- Pat1993

Have you seen the price of pork lately??

Yeah, I mean I'd love to give as little as possible for upgrades, but I know those assets will be expensive.
- apex123

yup, it should be expensive indeed, especially for a center, but if he does get to grab an established 2C still in his 20s then the deal might be worth it... not saying there are hundreds of options out there but if there's on thing that MB has been good at generally speaking it's trades, so let's hope this trend continues.

Have you seen the price of pork lately??
- pete26

only 4 cuts after last night?