Yeah, relying only on rookies did wonders for the Oilers...I get the idea but at some point you need vets to surround them so I am not totally with you on this one. Of course, we don't to give up young assets and even less draft picks but sometimes you can get some good players that will be available for a cheap price and then they just come back to life in their new environment. Shayne Gostisbehere is a recent example and they had to also include a 2nd rounder to get....Erik Gustafsson.
- Habsody

Well they lost to the Avalance who did it, who won to Tampa Bay that just won a couple of cups after doing it.
You can't just point out the teams where it's not working so far while ignoring the fact that all the recent stanley cup winners have multiple top 5 picks in their lineups.

Well they lost to the Avalance who did it, who won to Tampa Bay that just won a couple of cups after doing it.
You can't just point out the teams where it's not working so far while ignoring the fact that all the recent stanley cup winners have multiple top 5 picks in their lineups.
- Fredo

Habs need to add another top center and a #1 D on the right side, best way to acquire those usually is via the draft and drafting early is the way to do it. #tankteam

Forget that he is being sent to Laval fair enough
- Karine Hains

Speaking of Laval ... they're playing against Belleville on RDS at 7:00 tonight for those interested.

Habs need to add another top center and a #1 D on the right side, best way to acquire those usually is via the draft and drafting early is the way to do it. #tankteam
- Symba007

on the right track Jack!

Well they lost to the Avalance who did it, who won to Tampa Bay that just won a couple of cups after doing it.
You can't just point out the teams where it's not working so far while ignoring the fact that all the recent stanley cup winners have multiple top 5 picks in their lineups.
- Fredo

You might need to google "linear time."

Habs need to add another top center and a #1 D on the right side, best way to acquire those usually is via the draft and drafting early is the way to do it. #tankteam
- Symba007

Agreed

You might need to google "linear time."
- AdamFrench

Im sorry im a being of pire light now, my consciousness moves freely in time

Im sorry im a being of pire light now, my consciousness moves freely in time
- Fredo

word is Beaudin has attitude and Chi Mgmt was not impressed, he's a cocky wiener some say hence why they are moving him for garbage
- Symba007

so habs management thought "hey, we'll grab him and he'll surely change his attitude all of a sudden for us"..?

Habs need to add another top center and a #1 D on the right side, best way to acquire those usually is via the draft and drafting early is the way to do it. #tankteam
- Symba007

That’s the minimum to be competitive, probably need more quality wingers for the top 6 as well

so habs management thought "hey, we'll grab him and he'll surely change his attitude all of a sudden for us"..?
- Pat1993

I guess Habs needed a dman for Laval or 3Rivières

so habs management thought "hey, we'll grab him and he'll surely change his attitude all of a sudden for us"..?
- Pat1993

The way I see it, we got a late 1st round pick player and gave away an ECHL player in return ... plus he's from here, who knows if a change of decor might help.

If it doesn't work out then we haven't lost anything ... worth a gamble IMO.

I guess Habs needed a dman for Laval or 3Rivières
- fidopro

they needed one with a poopty attitude..? lol

there's always 2 sides to a story, so I'm thinking he might not be so bad after all, I'm pretty sure Hughes wouldn't consider trading for an asshole player, even if it addresses a current need.

The way I see it, we got a late 1st round pick player and gave away an ECHL player in return ... plus he's from here.

If it doesn't work out then we haven't lost anything ... worth a gamble IMO.
- Garfield512

AgrEEd.

At worst, it's a nothing move.

The way I see it, we got a late 1st round pick player and gave away an ECHL player in return ... plus he's from here, who knows if a change of decor might help.

If it doesn't work out then we haven't lost anything ... worth a gamble IMO.
- Garfield512

true, well put.

AgrEEd.

At worst, it's a nothing move.
- Scabeh

probably at best too lol

probably at best too lol
- fidopro

Most likely. But there was a time where the Hawks had high hopes for Beaudin.

So we got a probably not for a never.

Most likely. But there was a time where the Hawks had high hopes for Beaudin.

So we got a probably not for a never.
- Scabeh

so we're continuing to take unwanted players from CHI, gramps will soon feel right at home with the habs.

It's kind of nuts how many of Chicago's "top" prospects/picks from the previous regime have been jettisoned.
- AdamFrench

he has been passed by about 5 other LHD who are bigger.

new blog: https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=119247

he has been passed by about 5 other LHD who are bigger.
- Gramps28

You guys suck at tanking so far btw.

Most likely. But there was a time where the Hawks had high hopes for Beaudin.

So we got a probably not for a never.
- Scabeh

the thing with dmen is that they often reach their peak later than forwards. Habs can take a chance on him while Hillis will nothing get anywhere.

You guys suck at tanking so far btw.
- Scabeh

its coming. just need to play seth jones more. guy has been on the ice for 90% of the goals against.

gotta say. really not impressed with the panthers. especially without ekblad.

the thing with dmen is that they often reach their peak later than forwards. Habs can take a chance on him while Hillis will nothing get anywhere.
- fidopro

beaudin plays defense like its a hobby. knew this was coming since he was getting scratched even last season in Rock city

beaudin plays defense like its a hobby. knew this was coming since he was getting scratched even last season in Rock city
- Gramps28

he'll fit very well with Barron then