I agree with keeping him there, but the Andy/Newhook/Slaf line wasn't working, and they weren't showing signs of improvement, so changes were needed.
- Pat1993

this

and it seems to be working for Slaf away from that line, so...

I think it was too much too soon as well for Newhook to step up as the 2nd C and replace Dach, one of mtl best forwards skill wise

Anderson to the Leafs for a 1st
- Symba007

Treeliving would probably contemplate it.

this

and it seems to be working for Slaf away from that line, so...

I think it was too much too soon as well for Newhook to step up as the 2nd C and replace Dach, one of mtl best forwards skill wise
- deadpoulet

Newhook surely hasn't reached his full potential yet with the habs but yeah, losing a guy like Dach for the whole year was going to hurt the team no matter what.

Where does Bergevin work these days? Only guy who would take that contract on.
- AdamFrench

its more of an off season type of move

could work if mtl takes a contract back with $$

he goes off and cold usually, he will get ""hot"" once again

Newhook surely hasn't reached his full potential yet with the habs but yeah, losing a guy like Dach for the whole year was going to hurt the team no matter what.
- Pat1993

Habs made smart moves like "taking on" Monahan and hoping for a jump, hoping Dach's hand could heal and grabbing Newhook who was lost on a contender. The rebuild isn't over, but they've done some good moves and all that needs to improve is development. Looking at Laval right now and it's night and day vs the Habs system style of development from years ago.

I completely agree, except for the bolded.
- Scabeh

Habs made smart moves like "taking on" Monahan and hoping for a jump, hoping Dach's hand could heal and grabbing Newhook who was lost on a contender. The rebuild isn't over, but they've done some good moves and all that needs to improve is development. Looking at Laval right now and it's night and day vs the Habs system style of development from years ago.
- AdamFrench

I agree 100%, and this new management team is definitely a breath of fresh air compared to previous regimes in terms of player potential and development, now they just need to get it going in Laval because it's a rather slow start for the Rocket, although I guess it was somewhat to be expected, with so many new players things don't always gel right away between them.

I agree 100%, and this new management team is definitely a breath of fresh air compared to previous regimes in terms of player potential and development, now they just need to get it going in Laval because it's a rather slow start for the Rocket, although I guess it was somewhat to be expected, with so many new players things don't always gel right away between them.
- Pat1993

I know it's one dude, but Joshua Roy's insanity shows a glimmer of hope that Laval is turning into a team that wants to develop and not just win the Calder Cup.

Have the Habs made a buy yet?

Are they in the check-out isle, at least?

its more of an off season type of move

could work if mtl takes a contract back with $$

he goes off and cold usually, he will get ""hot"" once again
- deadpoulet

I could see him moved before the xmass freeze

Newhook surely hasn't reached his full potential yet with the habs but yeah, losing a guy like Dach for the whole year was going to hurt the team no matter what.
- Pat1993

Dach will be back for the 1st round of the playoffs.

And Primeau will rise this year!!

#Optobus
#RoadtoAlmostAnNHLCareer

Dach will be back for the 1st round of the playoffs.

And Primeau will rise this year!!

#Optobus
#RoadtoAlmostAnNHLCareer
- Snots33_77

it was all so inspirational until that abrupt ending

Dach will be back for the 1st round of the playoffs.

And Primeau will rise this year!!

#Optobus
#RoadtoAlmostAnNHLCareer
- Snots33_77

Jim Carey had the bolded and it was a magical time.

Jim Carey had the bolded and it was a magical time.
- AdamFrench

the actor almost changed his legal name out of respect for that goaltending performance.

the actor almost changed his legal name out of respect for that goaltending performance.
- Pat1993

Hasek was robbed

I agree 100%, and this new management team is definitely a breath of fresh air compared to previous regimes in terms of player potential and development, now they just need to get it going in Laval because it's a rather slow start for the Rocket, although I guess it was somewhat to be expected, with so many new players things don't always gel right away between them.
- Pat1993

they have a lot of young players with no pro experience down there. Most teams in the AHL use vets to get their wins

its more about progress than W and L, but I guess the team should get better later on during the season, unless maybe they have to call back 10 guys from Laval

Jim Carey had the bolded and it was a magical time.
- AdamFrench

well he has 1 more Vezina than most...

I could see him moved before the xmass freeze
- WaterBoy

and what would they be looking for in return ?

they have a lot of young players with no pro experience down there. Most teams in the AHL use vets to get their wins

its more about progress than W and L, but I guess the team should get better later on during the season, unless maybe they have to call back 10 guys from Laval
- deadpoulet

I could see him moved before the xmass freeze
- WaterBoy

the cap makes that hard

they dont have to rush this and they should not either

it was all so inspirational until that abrupt ending
- Pat1993

🤣😂🤣😂

Jim Carey had the bolded and it was a magical time.
- AdamFrench

The 1 year wonder Vezina god!!!!!!

The 1 year wonder Vezina god!!!!!!
- Snots33_77

Price?










*runs*

Price?










*runs*
- mr.peanut

you often bring this up, as though Price winning those awards has hurt you deeply.

Price?










*runs*
- mr.peanut

Lol! I would say touché, but you forgot about the other 3 trophies he hauled out of there that night……the SAME night.