Brandon Smillie: 4 Straight Losses Shine Spotlight On Canadiens Defense...

Fantastic Smillie's : The Crimes of Karinewald

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- dt99999

I hope this feud doesn't get dragged all the way to hockeybuzzmania

I hope this feud doesn't get dragged all the way to hockeybuzzmania
- mr.peanut

Or HockeyBuzz Con.

Been working on my costume since last year, hate to have it ruined.

You think they should go after a rental? I would like something more permanent.

You think they should go after a rental? I would like something more permanent.
- deadpoulet

If they make playoffs im good with either. The cap space should be utilized to make something happen too

If they make playoffs im good with either. The cap space should be utilized to make something happen too
- Brandon Smillie

One option I was looking at is Jake Muzzin. Would not be a pure rental and I'm pretty sure he plays top defense with Doughty in LA.

Would 2 2nd rd picks be enough? Don't know.

The thing about a rental is I don't want the left side of the defense to be a problem year after year burning assets for a quick fix.

One option I was looking at is Jake Muzzin. Would not be a pure rental and I'm pretty sure he plays top defense with Doughty in LA.

Would 2 2nd rd picks be enough? Don't know.

The thing about a rental is I don't want the left side of the defense to be a problem year after year burning assets for a quick fix.
- deadpoulet

if the market is hot it won't be but he is but if he's available I 100% think MB is in on him

Trading 1st and 2nd round picks is what got the team in this mess.

Habs should be in the market for picks, not giving them away. They are not good enough to mortgage future assets... and just to make the playoffs is a dumb reason to give any up.

Trading 1st and 2nd round picks is what got the team in this mess.

Habs should be in the market for picks, not giving them away. They are not good enough to mortgage future assets... and just to make the playoffs is a dumb reason to give any up.
- Mashadar

Yup

The first this year should be off limits, unless a world class prospect is coming back the other way

Trading 1st and 2nd round picks is what got the team in this mess.

Habs should be in the market for picks, not giving them away. They are not good enough to mortgage future assets... and just to make the playoffs is a dumb reason to give any up.
- Mashadar

amen

Do not trade picks. Cannot stress this enough. This team is more than one player away from being a legitimate contender. Keep building the prospect pool. There is a best way to build a cup winner and that is through the draft. Stockpile assets

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- dt99999

There is something that frightens about your avatar and a countdown

Trading 1st and 2nd round picks is what got the team in this mess.

Habs should be in the market for picks, not giving them away. They are not good enough to mortgage future assets... and just to make the playoffs is a dumb reason to give any up.
- Mashadar

What do you propose to fix the defense? It could be a problem for the next few years.

amen
- fidopro

You guys can't beat Buffalo, nobody can.

They are, apparently, some secondary scoring away from being legit.

Do not trade picks. Cannot stress this enough. This team is more than one player away from being a legitimate contender. Keep building the prospect pool. There is a best way to build a cup winner and that is through the draft. Stockpile assets
- Hardbalz

How long are you are willig to wait? 5 or 6 years? Because the top prospects this season in the draft are not defensemen. Habs do not have any good prospects that can play on the left side on defense. It take years to develop a defenseman.

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. How long?

What do you propose to fix the defense? It could be a problem for the next few years.
- deadpoulet

Who cares.

Let them build assets until they have a solid roster, then if needed, trade prospects and picks for what you need.

Why pick up a player now when thye are not needed for 3-4 years from now?

How long are you are willig to wait? 5 or 6 years? Because the top prospects this season in the draft are not defensemen. Habs do not have any good prospects that can play on the left side on defense. It take years to develop a defenseman.

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. How long?
- deadpoulet

Start tradign away picks and assets and you end up with a poopshow that is the Edmonton Oilers

Start tradign away picks and assets and you end up with a poopshow that is the Edmonton Oilers
- Mashadar

Well they did keep their picks. They made some bad trades after.

I think they are better up front then you give them credit for. Weber and a top defenseman could go a long way.

I would prefer to get a young top LHD, so he can play in mtl for years, but the price would be higher.

Start tradign away picks and assets and you end up with a poopshow that is the Edmonton Oilers
- Mashadar

Edmonton can't draft, that's why they are in that mess.

I'm saying the Habs will shop for a top 4 LD because why wouldn't they. You never know who's available and at what cost unless you're constantly shopping around. It's when news breaks you are that get the vultures circling and the offers pouring in. If the Canadiens could acquire a solid top 4 LD for a 2nd round pick, AND they were playing playoff hockey, I would bet they are looking for the best possible deal for that 2nd round pick.

Right or wrong in either of our eyes, it is likely what will happen. It could end up being a deal that works out for years for the team, depends on who's coming back.

Edmonton can't draft, that's why they are in that mess.

I'm saying the Habs will shop for a top 4 LD because why wouldn't they. You never know who's available and at what cost unless you're constantly shopping around. It's when news breaks you are that get the vultures circling and the offers pouring in. If the Canadiens could acquire a solid top 4 LD for a 2nd round pick, AND they were playing playoff hockey, I would bet they are looking for the best possible deal for that 2nd round pick.

Right or wrong in either of our eyes, it is likely what will happen. It could end up being a deal that works out for years for the team, depends on who's coming back.
- Brandon Smillie

Well they did draft 2 hart winners.

But ya besides that they've failed to draft for need. And who could forget a 1st for reinhart

Looks like CHI and ARZ are making a significant trade.

MB must be pissed, as he is no longer the #1 guy to get Hawks players.

Looks like CHI and ARZ are making a significant trade.

MB must be pissed, as he is no longer the #1 guy to get Hawks players.
- Mashadar

Yotes trade a 3rd overall for a 3rd liner

Yotes trade a 3rd overall for a 3rd liner
- mr.peanut

MB: Hold my beer...