Agreed
- BashCH

When you breed Claude Giroux with AnneMarie Losique, this is what it gives…

oh well....Habs should have a damn good next 2 weeks

Tomorrow: Devils @
Thursday: @Columbus
Sat: Flyers@
Tuesday: Buffalo@
Wed: @Columbus
Sat: @Chicago

oh well....Habs should have a damn good next 2 weeks

Tomorrow: Devils @
Thursday: @Columbus
Sat: Flyers@
Tuesday: Buffalo@
Wed: @Columbus
Sat: @Chicago
- Symba007

All the best mtl players like Caufield, suzuki and Guhle have been drafted later on in the first round


Just saying

All the best mtl players like Caufield, suzuki and Guhle have been drafted later on in the first round


Just saying
- deadpoulet

Sure but this year's top 5 looks pretty incredible.

Sure but this year's top 5 looks pretty incredible.
- BashCH

I was hoping for one franchise player...and this time for him to be a center.

I was hoping for one franchise player...and this time for him to be a center.
- Symba007

I would argue that this is already what with have with suzuki

they need a guy to play behind at C

They would not be able to pay for your dude anyway while still paying suzuki

I would argue that this is already what with have with suzuki

they need a guy to play behind at C

They would not be able to pay for your dude anyway while still paying suzuki
- deadpoulet

they don't have a 10.5M cap hit for a goalie anymore, and the drafted players will join the team on entry-level contracts.

they don't have a 10.5M cap hit for a goalie anymore, and the drafted players will join the team on entry-level contracts.
- Pat1993

Also, cap going up and contracts ending up in the next few years. They'll have the money.

O. Beck (OHL): 15GP 22PTS
L. Mailloux (OHL): 11GP 12PTS
F. Mesar (OHL): 9GP 11PTS
L. Hutson (NCAA): 9GP 10PTS
S. Farrell (NCAA): 6GP 7PTS

C. Guindon (OHL): 18GP 25PTS
V. Rohrer (OHL): 16GP 21PTS
O. Kapanen (Liiga): 20GP 10PTS

R. Kidney (Q) 19GP 29PTS
J. Roy (Q)16GP 26PTS

https://www.eliteprospect...l-canadiens/in-the-system

I would argue that this is already what with have with suzuki

they need a guy to play behind at C

They would not be able to pay for your dude anyway while still paying suzuki
- deadpoulet

so your plan is they sign Dubois to an inflated contract in 2024?

Also, cap going up and contracts ending up in the next few years. They'll have the money.
- BashCH

yup, finally... it's projected to reach 92 million by 2025-26

O. Beck (OHL): 15GP 22PTS
L. Mailloux (OHL): 11GP 12PTS
F. Mesar (OHL): 9GP 11PTS
L. Hutson (NCAA): 9GP 10PTS
S. Farrell (NCAA): 6GP 7PTS

C. Guindon (OHL): 18GP 25PTS
V. Rohrer (OHL): 16GP 21PTS
O. Kapanen (Liiga): 20GP 10PTS

R. Kidney (Q) 19GP 29PTS
J. Roy (Q)16GP 26PTS

https://www.eliteprospect...l-canadiens/in-the-system
- Symba007

13 goals in 15 games for Beck

O. Beck (OHL): 15GP 22PTS
L. Mailloux (OHL): 11GP 12PTS
F. Mesar (OHL): 9GP 11PTS
L. Hutson (NCAA): 9GP 10PTS
S. Farrell (NCAA): 6GP 7PTS

C. Guindon (OHL): 18GP 25PTS
V. Rohrer (OHL): 16GP 21PTS
O. Kapanen (Liiga): 20GP 10PTS

R. Kidney (Q) 19GP 29PTS
J. Roy (Q)16GP 26PTS

https://www.eliteprospect...l-canadiens/in-the-system
- Symba007

drafting in the top 5 at the next draft sure would be nice, but with all these upcoming prospects doing well it isn't the end of the world either if they don't, right...?

they don't have a 10.5M cap hit for a goalie anymore, and the drafted players will join the team on entry-level contracts.
- Pat1993

those last 3 years

long term, it would make 0 sense

suzuki is your number one centre

he's paid and is playing like one

enjoy

so your plan is they sign Dubois to an inflated contract in 2024?
- Symba007

No, they draft a C at 10 or 12 in the first round to play behind suzuki

not sure why you think I said they did not need to draft a C

those last 3 years

long term, it would make 0 sense

suzuki is your number one centre

he's paid and is playing like one

enjoy
- deadpoulet

I have nothing against Suzuki, he's an amazing player, but would you say no to drafting a guy who could potentially be even better? if Suzuki becomes your 2nd line center, chances are you'd be on your way to becoming a pretty serious contender...

drafting in the top 5 at the next draft sure would be nice, but with all these upcoming prospects doing well it isn't the end of the world either if they don't, right...?
- Pat1993

still don't have that top center to join Suzuki in the top 6, the next draft in awesome in high end centers and most will be drafted in the top 6-7 picks. Habs also need that #1 D...but the next draft is shallow on D based on what I am reading.

I am not expecting Bedard (would be nice but I am realistic), one of Fantilli, Carlsson, Yager, Benson, Ritchie...even Dvorski would be nice. Right now the Habs will be drafting 12-13th.

Matheson still in no contact jersey, Drouin not at practice just like Armia dunno y yet

I have nothing against Suzuki, he's an amazing player, but would you say no to drafting a guy who could potentially be even better? if Suzuki becomes your 2nd line center, chances are you'd be on your way to becoming a pretty serious contender...
- Pat1993

I don't think it would work cap wise. Maybe having some better wingers would be a better idea

They don't look like a team that will draft top 5 right now, but they could still draft a very good player outside the said top 5

they did it before

Treatment day for both Armia and Drouin apparently

Drive for the playoffs is still very much alive!

still don't have that top center to join Suzuki in the top 6, the next draft in awesome in high end centers and most will be drafted in the top 6-7 picks. Habs also need that #1 D...but the next draft is shallow on D based on what I am reading.

I am not expecting Bedard (would be nice but I am realistic), one of Fantilli, Carlsson, Yager, Benson, Ritchie...even Dvorski would be nice. Right now the Habs will be drafting 12-13th.
- Symba007

I have a feeling Hughes might try moving up via trades, depending where they fall in the draft order.

I don't think it would work cap wise. Maybe having some better wingers would be a better idea

They don't look like a team that will draft top 5 right now, but they could still draft a very good player outside the said top 5

they did it before
- deadpoulet

I'm not a capologist by any means but I don't understand why you think they wouldn't have the money

still don't have that top center to join Suzuki in the top 6, the next draft in awesome in high end centers and most will be drafted in the top 6-7 picks. Habs also need that #1 D...but the next draft is shallow on D based on what I am reading.

I am not expecting Bedard (would be nice but I am realistic), one of Fantilli, Carlsson, Yager, Benson, Ritchie...even Dvorski would be nice. Right now the Habs will be drafting 12-13th.
- Symba007

They won't lose on purpose, that one for sure

I think fans should just enjoy the ride after last season

a losing culture is bad anyway

I have a feeling Hughes might try moving up via trades, depending where they fall in the draft order.
- Pat1993

That Florida pick might change everything