if they decide kostka is greater than liles, kiss him goodbye.
- truth.serum

Kotska is not better than Liles.

Grabovski.
- Pecafan Fan

You would love for that, but it wont happen. Hes everything you guys said he wasnt. A good team mate. Hard worker. Talented. Gifted. Consistent. Solid at both ends of the ice.

This proves nothing that contradicts what I said.

It only shows 4 dmen, one of which is Komi who is the one who should be bought out. Which leaves 3 spots open. Like I said, there will be roster spots. 3 of them at the least. Just like I said.
- systemtool

Komi has only one year left and he's a big body bruiser (granted, not a particularly good one), which they don't really have a replacement for. Liles has 3 years after this, so it makes more sense (if you can't move him) to use the get out of jail free card on the longer term contract (Gardner/Rielly/Finn/Kostka) will be much cheaper puck movers moving forward. They can buy out komi the old fashioned way next year and only have half of his salary on the books for 2 years (like Armstrong).

there is always a need by some other team for a puck moving defensemen.

Always!!
- faceto27

Hell, if Kaberle can be traded as much as hes been, Liles will have no problems finding a new home in a deal. Should it come to that.

Kotska is not better than Liles.


- faceto27

Given the difference between $600k and $3.875mill, I choose Kostka.

Grabovski.
- Pecafan Fan

true, his 3 game goal streak ended and he only set up 4-5 goals last night with nobody to finish.

lets trade him back to the habs for PK and a first

you mean the fact that you can only sign with one team limits a guys options?!?!?

NO WAY

people purposely blind themselves so that they only see what they want to see.
- Dozzer

I saw a few tweets that said that is Subban's last contract with the Habs, I can't remember but I think it was a couple of the TSN guys, that will be interesting.

You would love for that, but it wont happen. Hes everything you guys said he wasnt. A good team mate. Hard worker. Talented. Gifted. Consistent. Solid at both ends of the ice.
- systemtool

He grew up.

2 years ago, he was still fighting with guys in practice and even punched some guy in a bar in Vancouver during the Olympics.

He's becoming more mature. Good for him.

Komi has only one year left and he's a big body bruiser (granted, not a particularly good one), which they don't really have a replacement for. Liles has 3 years after this, so it makes more sense (if you can't move him) to use the get out of jail free card on the longer term contract (Gardner/Rielly/Finn/Kostka) will be much cheaper puck movers moving forward. They can buy out komi the old fashioned way next year and only have half of his salary on the books for 2 years (like Armstrong).
- 1979AD

I just found a replacement for him:

you mean the fact that you can only sign with one team limits a guys options?!?!?

NO WAY

people purposely blind themselves so that they only see what they want to see.
- Dozzer

but liles isnt PPG we gotta move him!

Komi has only one year left and he's a big body bruiser (granted, not a particularly good one), which they don't really have a replacement for. Liles has 3 years after this, so it makes more sense (if you can't move him) to use the get out of jail free card on the longer term contract (Gardner/Rielly/Finn/Kostka) will be much cheaper puck movers moving forward. They can buy out komi the old fashioned way next year and only have half of his salary on the books for 2 years (like Armstrong).
- 1979AD

There are so many things wrong with this post, im just going to have to pass on the long and redundant explanation. It's already been made more than once, by more than once person.

For the love of Spinner's Dad, can we not talk about Rielly with the Leafs next year?

Pretty please?
- Atomic Wedgie

Worse things have happened than a 19 year old 5th overall pick making the team. Especially if he rips up the AHL this year after Moose Jaw's season is done.

There are so many things wrong with this post, im just going to have to pass on the long and redundant explanaition. It's already been made more than once, by more than once person.
- systemtool

Suit yourself.

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050

Updates: MacArthur getting closer. Komisarek available. Shoulder injury for Brown. Flu for Orr.

I saw a few tweets that said that is Subban's last contract with the Habs, I can't remember but I think it was a couple of the TSN guys, that will be interesting.
- LeafMan

if any habs fan really thinks PK is going to resign after that bogus deal then they are dreaming.

the habs new GM is HORRIBLE.

thats what happens when you "HAVE TO HAVE A FRENCH SPEAKING GM"

(frank)in idiots.

He grew up.

2 years ago, he was still fighting with guys in practice and even punched some guy in a bar in Vancouver during the Olympics.

He's becoming more mature. Good for him.
- Pecafan Fan

I dont think anyone can blame Grabs for fighting with the useless brothers you guys finally had the sense to get rid of, or for punching a guy in Vancouver.

We can all agree to this.

I saw a few tweets that said that is Subban's last contract with the Habs, I can't remember but I think it was a couple of the TSN guys, that will be interesting.
- LeafMan

He'll still be a RFA at the end of this contract.

Interesting indeed.

if any habs fan really thinks PK is going to resign after that bogus deal then they are dreaming.

the habs new GM is HORRIBLE.

thats what happens when you "HAVE TO HAVE A FRENCH SPEAKING GM"

(frank)in idiots.
- big_dion

Calm down...

I dont think anyone can blame Grabs for fighting with the useless brothers you guys finally had the sense to get rid of, or for punching a guy in Vancouver.

We can all agree to this.
- systemtool

Ahem...

http://www.thestar.com/sp...uring_leafs_practice.html

if any habs fan really thinks PK is going to resign after that bogus deal then they are dreaming.

the habs new GM is HORRIBLE.

thats what happens when you "HAVE TO HAVE A FRENCH SPEAKING GM"

(frank)in idiots.
- big_dion

Won't he still be RFA after this contract is up? He's not going to have much choice pending offer sheets.

Worse things have happened than a 19 year old 5th overall pick making the team. Especially if he rips up the AHL this year after Moose Jaw's season is done.
- 1979AD

Are we talking about Schenn?

Are we talking about Schenn?
- Atomic Wedgie

He was an 18 year old 5th overall pick who never played in the AHL.

I saw a few tweets that said that is Subban's last contract with the Habs, I can't remember but I think it was a couple of the TSN guys, that will be interesting.
- LeafMan

Dont blame him at all. Then again, its about time the owners took a stance on the contracts. I see both views on this one.

Calm down...
- Pecafan Fan

at least you can admit it was a horrendous choice.

and im quite calm, i think its funny the PK signing...lets rip off our best D man who's the face of the franchise so he doesnt resign.

at least you can admit it was a horrendous choice.

and im quite calm, i think its funny the PK signing...lets rip off our best D man who's the face of the franchise so he doesnt resign.


- big_dion

He was RFA, he had no leverage.

Price signed the same type of contract. Pacioretty did too, same for Gorges before hitting their pay-day.