Michael Pachla: Impressions of, and questions concerning--F, Benoit Pouliot

He's an enigma. He went coast-to-coast a couple times this year, but he pissed off Housley something fierce.

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Early on I liked what i saw with Pouliot. But as the season progressed, he got worse and worse. By the end, i forgot he was on the team. I would rather give Baptiste or Bailey his minutes.

Liked him in the beginning but by the end of the year he became useless

Early on I liked what i saw with Pouliot. But as the season progressed, he got worse and worse. By the end, i forgot he was on the team. I would rather give Baptiste or Bailey his minutes.
- SabreWest

twas a shame...was hoping they could get a little more out of him...he's a complimentary player who seems to need many players carrying most of the load for him...like with that rangers team in 13-14

Liked him in the beginning but by the end of the year he became useless
- gerbe75pts

where did these ror to mtl for their 2018 first rounder come from?

Sounds like the one year prove it deal worked out nicely. He'll go somewhere else for a mil or less and he'll do what he always does. Be awesome for 5 games a year.

twas a shame...was hoping they could get a little more out of him...he's a complimentary player who seems to need many players carrying most of the load for him...like with that rangers team in 13-14
- Michael Pachla

He wasn’t a bad pick up But it’s better that he sucked at the end of year then going out and signing him to a three-year contract

where did these ror to mtl for their 2018 first rounder come from?
- Michael Pachla

It’s not rumors it’s just “ideas” they need a center we have 1 etc

I just think he would be a good fit for them

Offensive output didn't make up for the defensive lapses. A better team may be able to get more out of him putting him in a better role

Josh Rosen is an “alpha” and “that dude”
“I think I’m an alpha personality,” Rosen said. “I think I’m that dude. I think I’m gonna go into a locker room. I’m obviously gonna know my place. I’m gonna work my butt off. I’m gonna earn the respect of my teammates first. But as time moves on and I turn more into that leadership role I think I will hold guys accountable. I will hold myself accountable. I’m gonna be that dude that at the end of the season when the game’s on the line and you look your teammates in the eye you can promise them and assure them that you are gonna go down the field and score a touchdown.”


He’s going to make some team happy hopefully it’s us

It’s not rumors it’s just “ideas” they need a center we have 1 etc

I just think he would be a good fit for them
- gerbe75pts

do you think Montreal would trade an unprotected 2018 first rounder for ror?

Josh Rosen is an “alpha” and “that dude”
“I think I’m an alpha personality,” Rosen said. “I think I’m that dude. I think I’m gonna go into a locker room. I’m obviously gonna know my place. I’m gonna work my butt off. I’m gonna earn the respect of my teammates first. But as time moves on and I turn more into that leadership role I think I will hold guys accountable. I will hold myself accountable. I’m gonna be that dude that at the end of the season when the game’s on the line and you look your teammates in the eye you can promise them and assure them that you are gonna go down the field and score a touchdown.”


He’s going to make some team happy hopefully it’s us
- gerbe75pts

are 'alpha male' and 'dude' compatible?


seems like oil and water to me

are 'alpha male' and 'dude' compatible?


seems like oil and water to me
- Michael Pachla

Idk but that lingo makes me cringe

Idk but that lingo makes me cringe
- jcragcrumple

sorry about the oil and water reference...couldn't come up with anything else quickly

do you think Montreal would trade an unprotected 2018 first rounder for ror?
- Michael Pachla

If the Montréal Canadiens stay where they’re at I believe they will trade that pick for ROR or someone other They’re not at a position to wait and see when you have Carey Price clogging up your Cap space

Idk but that lingo makes me cringe
- jcragcrumple

Get with the times

If the Montréal Canadiens stay where they’re at I believe they will trade that pick for ROR or someone other They’re not at a position to wait and see when you have Carey Price clogging up your Cap space
- gerbe75pts

They also wouldn't be able to add $7.5 million to their cap space either without shedding salary

Early on I liked what i saw with Pouliot. But as the season progressed, he got worse and worse. By the end, i forgot he was on the team. I would rather give Baptiste or Bailey his minutes.
- SabreWest

I think losing just took a really big toll on him. We should cut him some slack.

*This is extreme sarcasm*

do you think Montreal would trade an unprotected 2018 first rounder for ror?
- Michael Pachla

They find out on Saturday, so they might as well just wait and see where they'll pick. This sure would be a nice trade for us, though. Dahlin and Wahlstrom, or Svech and Bodqvist would really make this team take a big step.

If the Montréal Canadiens stay where they’re at I believe they will trade that pick for ROR or someone other They’re not at a position to wait and see when you have Carey Price clogging up your Cap space
- gerbe75pts

they're presently selecting fourth overall...if the sabres could pull that off, i'd say go for it...problem is, I don't think the habs would go for that

I think losing just took a really big toll on him. We should cut him some slack.

*This is extreme sarcasm*
- sbroads24

I see what you did there

they're presently selecting fourth overall...if the sabres could pull that off, i'd say go for it...problem is, I don't think the habs would go for that
- Michael Pachla

Okay, okay... RoR and Fasching for the 4th pick.

they're presently selecting fourth overall...if the sabres could pull that off, i'd say go for it...problem is, I don't think the habs would go for that
- Michael Pachla

Package ROR with with Nylander and McCabe then.

Package ROR with with Nylander and McCabe then.
- Pegullaville

That's way too much. RoR has a lot of value, he's a 2C on most teams in the league. His value alone should get us a top ten pick, maybe not #4, though. But what we would have to add is minimal, a long shot prospect or even just eating some of ROR's contract.