They also use free agency to patch things up until their team is ready to contend through that internal build.

Habs will have expiring contracts in two years and premiere talents coming up through the system.

And to reiterate, Bergevin's yet to make a mistake.

Parenteau for four years would've been that mistake. You don't take on maybes for lots of money when you have sure bets coming up through the pipeline.

Not to say Parenteau is overpaid. He went for market value, and the market for him was high because he scored 67 pts last year, and there weren't too many of him available out there. I don't think the Habs would've cared about paying him a high salary, but to take him on for four years when they'll have better wingers wouldn't have made sense.
- EricEngels

While I don't believe he necessarily has either, it's tough to assert the bolded when the team and staff he is assembling has yet to play a single game.

FIXÉ
- _nay_

Ostie, ils portent des carrés rouges!!!

With Galchejoke and Armdog, you guys are well on your way.
- stormey

ENJOY JOKINEN!!!

I surely hope he fails his physical.
- stinger67

He didn't.

Glad Price is in the fold for the next forever, even if it wasn't cheep.

ENJOY JOKINEN!!!
- hon_hon_hon

Andrew Berkshire ‏@AndrewBerkshire
Carey Price's deal is equivalent to him making 3.61M against the cap in 05-06.

Andrew Berkshire ‏@AndrewBerkshire
The deal Gainey gave to Theodore back in the day is equivalent to 9.6M against the cap today. So don't try to tell me Price is overpaid.

Can someone please tell me WTF Rinne has done in this league? As far as I'm concerned, Price is more accomplished than him. (3 All Star games) Rinne has no hardware at all, not as many All star appearances but yet its considered a gamble because he's paid as much as him.

- stinger67

They also use free agency to patch things up until their team is ready to contend through that internal build.

Habs will have expiring contracts in two years and premiere talents coming up through the system.

And to reiterate, Bergevin's yet to make a mistake.

Parenteau for four years would've been that mistake. You don't take on maybes for lots of money when you have sure bets coming up through the pipeline.

Not to say Parenteau is overpaid. He went for market value, and the market for him was high because he scored 67 pts last year, and there weren't too many of him available out there. I don't think the Habs would've cared about paying him a high salary, but to take him on for four years when they'll have better wingers wouldn't have made sense.
- EricEngels

I like the new EE

Ostie, ils portent des carrés rouges!!!
- hon_hon_hon

Can someone please tell me WTF Rinne has done in this league? As far as I'm concerned, Price is more accomplished than him. (3 All Star games) Rinne has no hardware at all, not as many All star appearances but yet its considered a gamble because he's paid as much as him.
- Gator26

Rinne is a good goalie.

Like the habs, the preds relied on him and their star dmen to make the playoffs every year.

Glad Price is in the fold for the next forever, even if it wasn't cheep.
- MontrealTheTime

glad they didn't sign him to one of those ridiculous 10-12 years contracts.

- _nay_

Mind.

Blown.

Now if only...

*unzips*

- hon_hon_hon

glad they didn't sign him to one of those ridiculous 10-12 years contracts.
- stinger67

They should do it for Subban.

But such contracts with a goalie are suicidal.

Eric Engels: Six Years to Win a Stanley Cup--Price can Deliver
- EricEngels

Do you think they will trade for a top six foward.

Can someone please tell me WTF Rinne has done in this league? As far as I'm concerned, Price is more accomplished than him. (3 All Star games) Rinne has no hardware at all, not as many All star appearances but yet its considered a gamble because he's paid as much as him.
- Gator26

to be honest, I like Price, but I wouldn't consider All Star Games appearances as "accomplishments", especially these days, since it's just a big popularity contest.

With Galchejoke and Armdog, you guys are well on your way.
- stormey

When is Armstrng back?
- Canada Cup



Was just wondering that myself. Another guy whose contributions go under-appreciated until he's gone.

We miss his sandpaper. Brown can't do it all on his own

They should do it for Subban.

But such contracts with a goalie are suicidal.
- hon_hon_hon

Teams should not tie themselves to players for so long. In the event things go sour, it can become a big problem.

to be honest, I like Price, but I wouldn't consider All Star Games appearances as "accomplishments", especially these days, since it's just a big popularity contest.
- stinger67

Agreed. Let's be honest, he went to the AllStar game because no other Habs deserved it...

They should do it for Subban.

But such contracts with a goalie are suicidal.
- hon_hon_hon

2yrs/4.5M cap hit

Teams should not tie themselves to players for so long. In the event things go sour, it can become a big problem.
- stinger67

I would not be surprised to see PK get a 5-6 year deal too...

When is Armstrng back?
- Canada Cup



Was just wondering that myself. Another guy whose contributions go under-appreciated until he's gone.

We miss his sandpaper. Brown can't do it all on his own
- RENATO6

Burke got fooled...he thought he had hired Liev Schreiber

With Galchejoke and Armdog, you guys are well on your way.
- stormey

Just like you with JOKEinen