Karine Hains: Game 63: Canadiens vs Capitals If the Habs played like they did tonight all season, we wouldn't be talking about yet another playoffs less season...

weeeee!

So, Lehkonen for Graves incoming?

So, Lehkonen for Graves incoming?
- BashCH

yes

So, Lehkonen for Graves incoming?
- BashCH

how about Drouin and Lekhonen for Byram?
maybe they want Mete too? no problem

yes
- kicksave856

It will be nice to see Mark Barberio become a full time player

how about Drouin and Lekhonen for Byram?
maybe they want Mete too? no problem
- fidopro

Avs would probably target Petry.

From what I've read, it doesn't seem like Sakic wants to trade Byram.
But good poker players never show their hand.

So, Lehkonen for Graves incoming?
- BashCH

Post-game comments (paraphrasing).

Julien - "Although everyone thinks Weal and Cousins should automatically be the ones sitting out, he feels that Lehkonen could do better ...".

Gallagher - "This is a warning to the whole team".

Seems like Julien finally had enough and wants players to earn their ice time ... like it or not, that's coaching folks.

From what I've read, it doesn't seem like Sakic wants to trade Byram.
But good poker players never show their hand.
- Garfield512

I just find it strange that Sakic would trade away a regular from his team if he's going for a cup run. usually buyers will trade picks and prospects.
but since MB was there himself scouting... really weird

I just find it strange that Sakic would trade away a regular from his team if he's going fo a cup run. usually buyers will trade picks and prospects.
but since MB was there himself scouting... really weird
- fidopro

Oh, there's something going on for sure ... we just don't know the details yet.

As you said, I would be very surprised if it involved a current Avs roster player because they are in a Cup run ... draft picks/prospects are the mostly outcome in my uninformed opinion.

At this point, high draft picks is what we need the most.

PS: One can only hope that Bergy finally realised that a full rebuild is needed ... (without saying it out loud in order to sell seats in the Bell Centre).

I just find it strange that Sakic would trade away a regular from his team if he's going for a cup run. usually buyers will trade picks and prospects.
but since MB was there himself scouting... really weird
- fidopro

Kaut was brought up and played his first NHL game while MB was there. 20 year old 16th overall pick. Could be looking at him.

Post-game comments (paraphrasing).

Julien - "Although everyone thinks Weal and Cousins should automatically be the ones sitting out, he feels that Lehkonen could do better ...".

Gallagher - "This is a message to the whole team".

Seems like Julien finally had enough and wants players to earn their ice time ... like it or not, that's coaching folks.
- Garfield512

The problem is Lehkonen is not really an issue... there are a lot of other's who should be in the press box before him.

The problem is Lehkonen is not really an issue... there are a lot of other's who should be in the press box before him.
- Mashadar

I hear you, no arguments from me but the coach decided to start with him ...it is what it is, I'm sure Lehks will be busting his ass off next game, and others too I would imagine.

Coaching 101.

Hard NO on Mete....whats wrong with people?.....SMH

Lehks is a team player....frustrating player but he's core with Gally and Danault....2 huge pieces in that room....they were pissed he was benched last night. Perhaps Julien has lost the team?

Hard NO on Mete....whats wrong with people?.....SMH

Lehks is a team player....frustrating player but he's core with Gally and Danault....2 huge pieces in that room....they were pissed he was benched last night. Perhaps Julien has lost the team?
- Hockey Pucker

You saying you wouldn't trade Mete?

You saying you wouldn't trade Mete?
- obie

I think at 20 years of age and considering he never had the opportunity to develop in the AHL...no you continue to develop him...his shot may be weak but he uses that stick and controls entries, and gets the O moving back out quickly and efficiently...creates plays...way too much upside...dude has at times played next to Weber....May not be ideal but he didn’t embarrass himself...so no...hard no on trading him....and he’s cute

I have the day off.

I think at 20 years of age and considering he never had the opportunity to develop in the AHL...no you continue to develop him...his shot may be weak but he uses that stick and controls entries, and gets the O moving back out quickly and efficiently...creates plays...way too much upside...dude has at times played next to Weber....May not be ideal but he didn’t embarrass himself...so no...hard no on trading him....and he’s cute
- Hockey Pucker

He's turning 22 in the offseason and he hasn't done anything to deem him untouchable

I have the day off.
- deadpoulet

You lucky chicken you

You saying you wouldn't trade Mete?
- obie

I know it's a flawed stat...but Mete is a plus player every year. I'd still trade him (like almost everybody) for the right return, but I wouldn't trade him to trade him as I would with others

I know it's a flawed stat...but Mete is a plus player every year. I'd still trade him (like almost everybody) for the right return, but I wouldn't trade him to trade him as I would with others
- Takemedrunkimhome

Absolutely... that's how I see it as well

Absolutely... that's how I see it as well
- obie

Kovalchuk for a third?

Just saw this : https://www.rds.ca/hockey...tion-de-contrat-1.7246530

Kovalchuk for a third?

Just saw this : https://www.rds.ca/hockey...tion-de-contrat-1.7246530
- deadpoulet

Lots of talk surrounding the Habs right now, really wish they could grab a mid level D prospect for Kovalchuck instead of a pick

Kovalchuk for a third?

Just saw this : https://www.rds.ca/hockey...tion-de-contrat-1.7246530
- deadpoulet

Now that he's scoring at his LA Kings clip again...a 2nd seems like a pipe dream