Karine Hains: It's Nick's Team Now The Canadiens announced at their golf tournament today that Nick Suzuki was named the 31st captain in the franchise’s history and that Joel Edmundson and Brendan Gallagher would serve as alternates.

Karine
Hains: It's Nick's Team Now
The Canadiens announced at their golf tournament today that Nick Suzuki was named the 31st captain in the franchise’s history and that Joel Edmundson and Brendan Gallagher would serve as alternates.
- Karine Hains

so who gets traded to clear enough cap space to start the season?

so who gets traded to clear enough cap space to start the season?
- Symba007

Dvorak likely makes the most sense, assuming Dach and Monahan are really ready to go.

But I doubt they get fair value on Dvorak for what they paid to get him, not even close, so I doubt that happens. Likely get a good haul if you hold him til the TDL and he has a moderately decent season.

One (or two) of Armia, Hoffman or Drouin needs to GTFO though.

He compares with the pocket rocket but in size only Bad choice

Dvorak likely makes the most sense, assuming Dach and Monahan are really ready to go.

But I doubt they get fair value on Dvorak for what they paid to get him, not even close, so I doubt that happens. Likely get a good haul if you hold him til the TDL and he has a moderately decent season.

One (or two) of Armia, Hoffman or Drouin needs to GTFO though.
- Mashadar

word is Drouin is the guy they are trying to move to make space for Slaf.

They will move Dvorak once Dach shows he is ready to takeon a top 6 role. Best case scenario is at the TDL if not next season.

Dvorak likely makes the most sense, assuming Dach and Monahan are really ready to go.

But I doubt they get fair value on Dvorak for what they paid to get him, not even close, so I doubt that happens. Likely get a good haul if you hold him til the TDL and he has a moderately decent season.

One (or two) of Armia, Hoffman or Drouin needs to GTFO though.
- Mashadar

This.

so who gets traded to clear enough cap space to start the season?
- Symba007

nobody. cap is fine. we'll have to wait till the tdl

This.
- Scabeh

I think they keep Armia for a while, Hoffman and Drouin are the main guys that need to move. 4.5M cap hit for Hoffman, 5.5M for Drouin. Hoffman has terms...2 more years while Drouin is UFA next summer.

I think they keep Armia for a while, Hoffman and Drouin are the main guys that need to move. 4.5M cap hit for Hoffman, 5.5M for Drouin. Hoffman has terms...2 more years while Drouin is UFA next summer.
- Symba007

I see Hoffman and Drouin as unmovable before the season starts.

Only a strong/healthy start by either player can change that.

Armia and Dvorak could be moved but we'd be selling low in both cases.

so who gets traded to clear enough cap space to start the season?
- Symba007

Armia, Byron.

Ed will also be moved

Armia, Byron.

Ed will also be moved
- WaterBoy

Edmundson?

No way, he's here until the end of his contract or the deadline leading to it.

nobody. cap is fine. we'll have to wait till the tdl
- fidopro

That's not how the cap works.

Edmundson?

No way, he's here until the end of his contract or the deadline leading to it.
- Scabeh

Renaud saying there are great offers being made and blablabla he wouldnt be surprised to see him leave before season starts

Renaud saying there are great offers being made and blablabla he wouldnt be surprised to see him leave before season starts
- WaterBoy

I'll wait until someone with more credibility, like Eklund or my parking lot guy says something similar before believing it.

I'll wait until someone with more credibility, like Eklund or my parking lot guy says something similar before believing it.
- Scabeh

Name the guy the assistant captain so his value increases exponentially!

Renaud saying there are great offers being made and blablabla he wouldnt be surprised to see him leave before season starts
- WaterBoy

I don't think you name your leadership group if you plan on trading one of them 2 weeks later.

He will stick around for this whole year, and likely most of next year (unless an extension is done before then).

Edmundson?

No way, he's here until the end of his contract or the deadline leading to it.
- Scabeh

Yes, Hughes says he wants stability in leadership and will make Edmundson an alternate only to turn around and trade him weeks later when his d line is insanely young. Makes sense.

Yes, Hughes says he wants stability in leadership and will make Edmundson an alternate only to turn around and trade him weeks later when his d line is insanely young. Makes sense.
- Karine Hains

It doesn't. Unless the return is worth it.

Still interesting what Lavoie has to say about the situation.

I don't think you name your leadership group if you plan on trading one of them 2 weeks later.

He will stick around for this whole year, and likely most of next year (unless an extension is done before then).
- Mashadar

Giving him the A was the right move.

We all know he won't be here for "long". Safe to think he's gone at the trade deadline.

It doesn't. Unless the return is worth it.

Still interesting what Lavoie has to say about the situation.
- WaterBoy

Mr des Push ups synchroniser

Mr des Push ups synchroniser
- Symba007

Name the guy the assistant captain so his value increases exponentially!




- AdamFrench

I mean his play sure as hell isn't going to do it.

I didn't think it was a good idea to put that kinda pressure on the kid the other day, and I still don't think it is..

I didn't think it was a good idea to put that kinda pressure on the kid the other day, and I still don't think it is..
- pete26

I was on team captain Edmundson until Nick or someone else was ready.

Guess they feel he's already there and they know him more than us so... Gotta trust their judgement.

I was on team captain Edmundson until Nick or someone else was ready.

Guess they feel he's already there and they know him more than us so... Gotta trust their judgement.
- Scabeh

Still, first year of that big contract and now the C.

Me no likey..