8yrs, 32M with the Leafs, will be announced later on today
- Symba007

That honestly would not be bad for the 5-6 years in the middle of the contract. This year won't be great because the cap went down, but I expect the cap to continually rise... & I think thats what most other GMs expect which is why they hand out these deals in the first place.

The end of that contract will bring us to the end of Bozak's prime, when we might be disappointed again.

4M is just too much for a 3rd line C these days.

We really need to just let him walk so Kadri and Grabovski can roll with 1C and 2C.

That is why I like Bergevin, he is doing a smart job.
He put himself in a position where he has nearly 11M$ to play with this summer
- The_Price_is_right

They need to sign 4 forwards...including a top 6 winger

aw... give him a break...

the Habs couldn't part with Halak, Ryder and 2nd when they had the chance to get Vinny...

now the heartbreak in Montreal must be enormous...

but it is a bit of a self fulfilling prophecy....

1) develop young french canadian star... who leaves the province when drafted
2) watch same star develop far from home
3) be part of distinct society in Quebec... or at least not opposed to it and directly lead to higher taxation in the country so that those transfer payments remain to keep all those necessary services functioning
4) watch treasures such as Vinny not want to come home because of higher taxation and less net income...

the circle is perfect.
- AdamFrench

The golden package that could have gotten anyone in the league

the circle is perfect.
- AdamFrench

You forgot one thing, building a hockey arena in the middle of the desert and having 4 out of 7 idiots approve.

Now it's perfect...

That honestly would not be bad for the 5-6 years in the middle of the contract. This year won't be great because the cap went down, but I expect the cap to continually rise... & I think thats what most other GMs expect which is why they hand out these deals in the first place.

The end of that contract will bring us to the end of Bozak's prime, when we might be disappointed again.

4M is just too much for a 3rd line C these days.

We really need to just let him walk so Kadri and Grabovski can roll with 1C and 2C.
- twiztedmike

If this is Ballsack in his prime, he can enjoy his money in the NLA over in Switzerland.

They need to sign 4 forwards...including a top 6 winger
- Symba007

this

FORWARDS
Max Pacioretty ($4.500m) / Tomas Plekanec ($5.000m) / Brendan Gallagher ($0.870m)
Dustin Penner ($3.000m) / Pierre-Marc Bouchard ($3.250m) / Alex Galchenyuk ($3.225m)
Viktor Stalberg ($1.875m) / Lars Eller ($1.325m) / Brian Gionta ($5.000m)
Rene Bourque ($3.333m) / David Desharnais ($3.500m) / Brandon Prust ($2.500m)
Travis Moen ($1.850m) /
DEFENSEMEN
Andrei Markov ($5.750m) / Josh Gorges ($3.900m)
P.K. Subban ($2.875m) / Alexei Emelin ($2.000m)
Francis Bouillon ($1.500m) / Raphael Diaz ($1.225m)
Jarred Tinordi ($1.083m) / Davis Drewiske ($0.638m)
GOALTENDERS
Carey Price ($6.500m)
Peter Budaj ($1.400m)

Let's pay taxes when you're not even able to pay for firetrucks to let a group of very rich men lose money for at least 5 more years!
- _nay_

Thought you liked taxes, no ?

Isn't Pierre-Marc Bouchard what you could call "damaged goods"?

If this is Ballsack in his prime, he can enjoy his money in the NLA over in Switzerland.
- AdamFrench

He's 27 - an 8 year will bring us to 35. Prime ends around 33... I'm just sayin 4 M could be good for the years starting when he's 29-33. Next year would be good too except that the cap shrinks.

He could be a 2C IMO and $4M aint too bad.

But I wouldnt do it. I'm just saying it wouldn't be the end of the world..

this

FORWARDS
Max Pacioretty ($4.500m) / Tomas Plekanec ($5.000m) / Brendan Gallagher ($0.870m)
Dustin Penner ($3.000m) / Pierre-Marc Bouchard ($3.250m) / Alex Galchenyuk ($3.225m)
Viktor Stalberg ($1.875m) / Lars Eller ($1.325m) / Brian Gionta ($5.000m)
Rene Bourque ($3.333m) / David Desharnais ($3.500m) / Brandon Prust ($2.500m)
Travis Moen ($1.850m) /
DEFENSEMEN
Andrei Markov ($5.750m) / Josh Gorges ($3.900m)
P.K. Subban ($2.875m) / Alexei Emelin ($2.000m)
Francis Bouillon ($1.500m) / Raphael Diaz ($1.225m)
Jarred Tinordi ($1.083m) / Davis Drewiske ($0.638m)
GOALTENDERS
Carey Price ($6.500m)
Peter Budaj ($1.400m)
- The_Price_is_right

Where Is Komisarek????

Where Is Komisarek????
- twiztedmike

in the bhl having a blast

He's 27 - an 8 year will bring us to 35. Prime ends around 33... I'm just sayin 4 M could be good for the years starting when he's 29-33. Next year would be good too except that the cap shrinks.

He could be a 2C IMO and $4M aint too bad.

But I wouldnt do it. I'm just saying it wouldn't be the end of the world..
- twiztedmike

He's putting up barely second line points on a line with a top-10 scorer and a PPG guy, imagine what he would do if he wasn't gifted 4 minutes of PP time a night and playing on the actual second line away from his butt boy the Thrill?

Where Is Komisarek????
- twiztedmike

I still think the Habs give P-M Bouchard a chance.
- Scabeh

1 year 3M$...He's not big and physical but Ryder wasn't either.

He's putting up barely second line points on a line with a top-10 scorer and a PPG guy, imagine what he would do if he wasn't gifted 4 minutes of PP time a night and playing on the actual second line away from his butt boy the Thrill?
- AdamFrench

code ?

Isn't Pierre-Marc Bouchard what you could call "damaged goods"?
- Pecafan Fan

Yes but for 1 year I'd take a chance...

this

FORWARDS
Max Pacioretty ($4.500m) / Tomas Plekanec ($5.000m) / Brendan Gallagher ($0.870m)
Dustin Penner ($3.000m) / Pierre-Marc Bouchard ($3.250m) / Alex Galchenyuk ($3.225m)
Viktor Stalberg ($1.875m) / Lars Eller ($1.325m) / Brian Gionta ($5.000m)
Rene Bourque ($3.333m) / David Desharnais ($3.500m) / Brandon Prust ($2.500m)
Travis Moen ($1.850m) /
DEFENSEMEN
Andrei Markov ($5.750m) / Josh Gorges ($3.900m)
P.K. Subban ($2.875m) / Alexei Emelin ($2.000m)
Francis Bouillon ($1.500m) / Raphael Diaz ($1.225m)
Jarred Tinordi ($1.083m) / Davis Drewiske ($0.638m)
GOALTENDERS
Carey Price ($6.500m)
Peter Budaj ($1.400m)
- The_Price_is_right

Oy vey.

He's putting up barely second line points on a line with a top-10 scorer and a PPG guy, imagine what he would do if he wasn't gifted 4 minutes of PP time a night and playing on the actual second line away from his butt boy the Thrill?
- AdamFrench

true. Cya BOZIE!

I still think the Habs give P-M Bouchard a chance.
- Scabeh

no more midgets...

this

FORWARDS
Max Pacioretty ($4.500m) / Tomas Plekanec ($5.000m) / Brendan Gallagher ($0.870m)
Dustin Penner ($3.000m) / Pierre-Marc Bouchard ($3.250m) / Alex Galchenyuk ($3.225m)
Viktor Stalberg ($1.875m) / Lars Eller ($1.325m) / Brian Gionta ($5.000m)
Rene Bourque ($3.333m) / David Desharnais ($3.500m) / Brandon Prust ($2.500m)
Travis Moen ($1.850m) /
DEFENSEMEN
Andrei Markov ($5.750m) / Josh Gorges ($3.900m)
P.K. Subban ($2.875m) / Alexei Emelin ($2.000m)
Francis Bouillon ($1.500m) / Raphael Diaz ($1.225m)
Jarred Tinordi ($1.083m) / Davis Drewiske ($0.638m)
GOALTENDERS
Carey Price ($6.500m)
Peter Budaj ($1.400m)
- The_Price_is_right

MB needs to find a way to get rid of either Moen/Gionta/DD.

This is Christian Thomas.

And I'm not even joking.










Stormey, have at it.

true. Cya BOZIE!
- twiztedmike

greedy bastard will end up in hamilton

MB needs to find a way to get rid of either Moen/Gionta/DD.
- BashCH

All three untradeable.

Any other suggestions?

Let's pay taxes when you're not even able to pay for firetrucks to let a group of very rich men lose money for at least 5 more years!
- _nay_

Maybe there is more money on the table than you know?

I've seen tax dollars wasted in way more different ways than this.