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Symba007
Montreal Canadiens
Location: I'm bi. Why limit yourself with half of the possible delicious pleasures of life - Fredo, ON
Joined: 02.26.2007

Jan 12 @ 10:31 AM ET
pretty much a direct contradiction of everything this thread stands for.
- dt99999

STFU and GTFO
Pie
Montreal Canadiens
Location: taking the low road
Joined: 10.14.2006

Jan 12 @ 10:31 AM ET
of course but what changed in this CBA that really is effecting him, the 4 year deal he signed last year can very well be his last, is he worried about being bought out?
- hamiltonhabfan

I doubt it has anything to do with his contract and as much to do with his wife being unhappy in MTL...or him being unhappy with mgmt. I wouldn't cry if he punched Therrien out.
dt99999
Montreal Canadiens
Location: wow, hope that's sarcasim
Joined: 11.18.2008

Jan 12 @ 10:32 AM ET
STFU and GTFO
- Symba007



fine I'll STFU but I'm not GTFO. I will observe in silence.
Pie
Montreal Canadiens
Location: taking the low road
Joined: 10.14.2006

Jan 12 @ 10:33 AM ET
pretty much a direct contradiction of everything this thread stands for.
- dt99999

I didn't care for the way he poop on Hamrlik and think this is pretty poopty news as I was really happy to finally see a guy play like that last year for the Habs. Whatchogonnado?
hamiltonhabfan
Montreal Canadiens
Joined: 02.17.2009

Jan 12 @ 10:33 AM ET
fine I'll STFU but I'm not GTFO. I will observe in silence.
- dt99999


Tee-Dot
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: For being Stee's alternate personality or being associated with M. Night Shyamalan?
Joined: 12.11.2008

Jan 12 @ 10:34 AM ET
Woke up this morning to discover water damage on my bedroom ceiling. Turns out the radiator upstairs is leaking. There goes my fun today.....
- muffin_man

One of the reasons I'm not a fan of old houses.
dt99999
Montreal Canadiens
Location: wow, hope that's sarcasim
Joined: 11.18.2008

Jan 12 @ 10:35 AM ET
I didn't care for the way he poop on Hamrlik and think this is pretty poopty news as I was really happy to finally see a guy play like that last year for the Habs. Whatchogonnado?
- Pie



meh. you can only hope that once the puck drops they stop thinking about all this and start playing.

I can't blame guys for being morose after not having played for so long. guy hasn't played a meaningful game since november 2011
hamiltonhabfan
Montreal Canadiens
Joined: 02.17.2009

Jan 12 @ 10:36 AM ET
I doubt it has anything to do with his contract and as much to do with his wife being unhappy in MTL...or him being unhappy with mgmt. I wouldn't cry if he punched Therrien out.
- Pie



ya to be honest I don't care about players saying I want to be traded but this story he's is using the CBA as some excuse, saying retirement lines kills his value in a trade
Symba007
Montreal Canadiens
Location: I'm bi. Why limit yourself with half of the possible delicious pleasures of life - Fredo, ON
Joined: 02.26.2007

Jan 12 @ 10:36 AM ET
I doubt it has anything to do with his contract and as much to do with his wife being unhappy in MTL...or him being unhappy with mgmt. I wouldn't cry if he punched Therrien out.
- Pie

He is blaming the new CBA and the escrow % he will have to pay. I understand the family issues with moving but coming out with this the day before training camp starts will achieve nothing. If he wants to be traded, talk to the Habs Mgmt, not the media.
Pie
Montreal Canadiens
Location: taking the low road
Joined: 10.14.2006

Jan 12 @ 10:36 AM ET
meh. you can only hope that once the puck drops they stop thinking about all this and start playing.

I can't blame guys for being morose after not having played for so long. guy hasn't played a meaningful game since november 2011

- dt99999

I agree and I'd also be pissed if I was signed to a contract that was partially reneged on a year later as well, especially after a season like last year. Having said that I hate when players air this poop publically.
Symba007
Montreal Canadiens
Location: I'm bi. Why limit yourself with half of the possible delicious pleasures of life - Fredo, ON
Joined: 02.26.2007

Jan 12 @ 10:37 AM ET
meh. you can only hope that once the puck drops they stop thinking about all this and start playing.

I can't blame guys for being morose after not having played for so long. guy hasn't played a meaningful game since november 2011

- dt99999


SILENCE
Feeling_Glucky
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: 2024 Stanley Cup Champion, AZ
Joined: 08.18.2010

Jan 12 @ 10:37 AM ET
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- Feeling_Glucky

bump
Symba007
Montreal Canadiens
Location: I'm bi. Why limit yourself with half of the possible delicious pleasures of life - Fredo, ON
Joined: 02.26.2007

Jan 12 @ 10:38 AM ET
bump
- Feeling_Glucky

Adam and I are winning
hamiltonhabfan
Montreal Canadiens
Joined: 02.17.2009

Jan 12 @ 10:39 AM ET
bump
- Feeling_Glucky



i liked you better when your avatar was that guys smashing his head off his desk
stinger67
Montreal Canadiens
Location: QC
Joined: 07.03.2008

Jan 12 @ 10:39 AM ET
Cole = 4.5 M$
Kaberle = 4.25M$
Gomez = 7.36M$

16.11M$ in cap space available

without a contract next summer:

Armstrong (UFA) = goodbye
Desharnais (RFA) = they will sign him, money will depend on what kind of season he has, should be looking at a good raise (salary for this season is 850K)
White (RFA) = Won't be qualified, goodbye
Nokelainen (UFA) = goodbye
Bouillon (UFA) = Really doubt he gets another contract at 38
Weber (RFA) = will be traded before the end of the upcoming training camp
Budaj (UFA) = Goodbye

so, basically, they need to go for a backup goalie and some sandpaper next summer at least...with the money that's left (putting in mind that the cap is coming down as well), they can get some scoring up front. Also, Galchenyuk might make the team, his entry level contract is not very kind on the cap with the bonuses (3,225M$). It's very hard to evaluate how much money will remain.
Tee-Dot
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: For being Stee's alternate personality or being associated with M. Night Shyamalan?
Joined: 12.11.2008

Jan 12 @ 10:41 AM ET
Adam and I are winning
- Symba007

Feeling_Glucky
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: 2024 Stanley Cup Champion, AZ
Joined: 08.18.2010

Jan 12 @ 10:41 AM ET
i liked you better when your avatar was that guys smashing his head off his desk
- hamiltonhabfan

yea not me
stinger67
Montreal Canadiens
Location: QC
Joined: 07.03.2008

Jan 12 @ 10:41 AM ET
Also, Montreal media need to realize that Armstrong is not a tough guy, he is a wussy.
Tee-Dot
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: For being Stee's alternate personality or being associated with M. Night Shyamalan?
Joined: 12.11.2008

Jan 12 @ 10:42 AM ET
i liked you better when your avatar was that guys smashing his head off his desk
- hamiltonhabfan

That was the real Glucky's...

Sorry you had to hear it from me.
Pie
Montreal Canadiens
Location: taking the low road
Joined: 10.14.2006

Jan 12 @ 10:42 AM ET
Cole = 4.5 M$
Kaberle = 4.25M$
Gomez = 7.36M$

16.11M$ in cap space available

without a contract next summer:

Armstrong (UFA) = goodbye
Desharnais (RFA) = they will sign him, money will depend on what kind of season he has, should be looking at a good raise (salary for this season is 850K)
White (RFA) = Won't be qualified, goodbye
Nokelainen (UFA) = goodbye
Bouillon (UFA) = Really doubt he gets another contract at 38
Weber (RFA) = will be traded before the end of the upcoming training camp
Budaj (UFA) = Goodbye

so, basically, they need to go for a backup goalie and some sandpaper next summer at least...with the money that's left (putting in mind that the cap is coming down as well), they can get some scoring up front. Also, Galchenyuk might make the team, his entry level contract is not very kind on the cap with the bonuses (3,225M$). It's very hard to evaluate how much money will remain.

- stinger67


I'd be finding a way to make Cole happy. The rest of them can be dealt with after they've showed what they can bring this year.
muffin_man
Montreal Canadiens
Location: no problem, as s hole - Eric Engels, NY
Joined: 02.10.2007

Jan 12 @ 10:44 AM ET
Cole = 4.5 M$
Kaberle = 4.25M$
Gomez = 7.36M$

16.11M$ in cap space available

without a contract next summer:

Armstrong (UFA) = goodbye
Desharnais (RFA) = they will sign him, money will depend on what kind of season he has, should be looking at a good raise (salary for this season is 850K)
White (RFA) = Won't be qualified, goodbye
Nokelainen (UFA) = goodbye
Bouillon (UFA) = Really doubt he gets another contract at 38
Weber (RFA) = will be traded before the end of the upcoming training camp
Budaj (UFA) = Goodbye

so, basically, they need to go for a backup goalie and some sandpaper next summer at least...with the money that's left (putting in mind that the cap is coming down as well), they can get some scoring up front. Also, Galchenyuk might make the team, his entry level contract is not very kind on the cap with the bonuses (3,225M$). It's very hard to evaluate how much money will remain.

- stinger67

Feeling_Glucky
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: 2024 Stanley Cup Champion, AZ
Joined: 08.18.2010

Jan 12 @ 10:45 AM ET

- Tee-Dot

ur looking at a bronze.
muffin_man
Montreal Canadiens
Location: no problem, as s hole - Eric Engels, NY
Joined: 02.10.2007

Jan 12 @ 10:45 AM ET
I'd be finding a way to make Cole happy. The rest of them can be dealt with after they've showed what they can bring this year.
- Pie

He's going to get paid around $4M for next year. Since his only gripe was the money issue, how is that not enough?

He's a douche for ever leaving Carolina in the first place. We knew when he signed it'd be Edmonton 2.0 really quickly
Pie
Montreal Canadiens
Location: taking the low road
Joined: 10.14.2006

Jan 12 @ 10:47 AM ET
He's going to get paid around $4M for next year. Since his only gripe was the money issue, how is that not enough?

He's a douche for ever leaving Carolina in the first place. We knew when he signed it'd be Edmonton 2.0 really quickly

- muffin_man

What did Carolina offer him to stay? and I don't think it is just money. Maybe he already spoke with MB and didn't like the line he was slinging.
Feeling_Glucky
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: 2024 Stanley Cup Champion, AZ
Joined: 08.18.2010

Jan 12 @ 10:47 AM ET
Schedule should be out very soon.
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