It won't happen. You'll be screaming after a month of him doing nothing out there and his value is gone. He should be moved before the draft.
- Champ

The other GM's know what he's like unless stee dot is now an NHL GM.

Eller breakout year? Maybe score 20 for 1st time?

I added them to Chuckie and Gally.


De la Rose wins Calder and pops 22.
- BingoLady

Oh my.

Eller breakout year? Maybe score 20 for 1st time?
- BingoLady

He has the talent, but he just doesn't seem to be able to sustain it.

Well, that would do it, sure. Thing is, nothing really points to both these things happening. Gallagher may come close, but I don't see Chucky there yet.
Mouslon wouldn't be a bad pick up. I'd rather have Vanek though.
- hscesq

Vanek is going to the Wild and he will take less money. Gallagher and Chucky have to get back together and the Habs need another big body to play with Desharnais.

Oh my.
- hscesq

Nice to have a top level Swede on way. Best since Naslund?

Vanek is going to the Wild and he will take less money. Gallagher and Chucky have to get back together and the Habs need another big body to play with Desharnais.
- Champ

Why is everyone so sure that Minnesota WANTS Vanek??? From what I have read in certain publications, and from what I've been told by a few insiders (more insider than I am, but not necessarily correct) Minnesota isn't running to get him.

Nice to have a top level Swede on way. Best since Naslund?
- BingoLady

That would certainly be nice. Naslund was some player though. His stats are very impressive.

Is it possible that Rene Bourque, a guy we all wanted gone during the season, kind of "saved" the habs post-season?

Eller breakout year? Maybe score 20 for 1st time?
- BingoLady

Ellet is a 3rd line center and he has to accept to be mainly a shutdown guy. If not, you move him.

Vanek is going to the Wild and he will take less money. Gallagher and Chucky have to get back together and the Habs need another big body to play with Desharnais.
- Champ

Best out there if not TV.

Gaborik
Iginla
Moulson
Callahan

Is it possible that Rene Bourque, a guy we all wanted gone during the season, kind of "saved" the habs post-season?
- Pecafan Fan

I think this is a fair statement, yes.

Best out there if not TV.

Gaborik
Iginla
Moulson
Callahan
- BingoLady

Gaborik is Vanek.
Iginla is old.
Moulson - maybe.
Callahan isn't scoring 30.

Ellet is a 3rd line center and he has to accept to be mainly a shutdown guy. If not, you move him.
- Champ

yep but will he score 20?

Eric Engels: The Canadiens Took a Gigantic Step Forward in 2014
- EricEngels

I'm ready for a little step back and introduce Beaulieu, Tinordi and Pateryn next season. Even if it means struggling to get in the playoffs

yep but will he score 20?
- BingoLady

Eller is going to surprise some people

Gaborik is Vanek.
Iginla is old.
Moulson - maybe.
Callahan isn't scoring 30.
- hscesq

2nd tier:

Penner
Bertuzzi
Cammy
Jussi

I think this is a fair statement, yes.
- hscesq

I mean, yes, there are a lot of positives in a run like that and very often, one player stands out.

Problem is, that particular player, isn't (in my opinion) in the long term plans of the team.

Why is everyone so sure that Minnesota WANTS Vanek??? From what I have read in certain publications, and from what I've been told by a few insiders (more insider than I am, but not necessarily correct) Minnesota isn't running to get him.
- hscesq

Agreed. That is why they will offer him the same deal as Pominville and he will take it. Minnesota has some good young players making their place on the roster.

Eller is going to surprise some people
- braidan

At 25, I think he is what he is.

The guy should be in his prime right now...

I'm ready for a little step back and introduce Beaulieu, Tinordi and Pateryn next season. Even if it means struggling to get in the playoffs
- Fredobbface

And if you play L on L and R on R do you suffer through the growing pains of
Tinordi-Subban
Markov-Pateryn
Beaulieu-Weaver

thats alot of kids to work in, but I agree you have to get them in eventually

Is it possible that Rene Bourque, a guy we all wanted gone during the season, kind of "saved" the habs post-season?
- Pecafan Fan

We still want him GONE!

At 25, I think he is what he is.

The guy should be in his prime right now...
- Pecafan Fan

He needs to be given the chance and not be afraid to make a mistake.
Chances are that these guys will have to mature in the next year or 2 so we can work in yet more kids

Eller is going to surprise some people
- braidan

He surprised me in the playoffs. And believe me, I think we all see the potential. But Marty is right - he is entering his prime and so now is the time if ever.

At 25, I think he is what he is.

The guy should be in his prime right now...
- Pecafan Fan

Exactly.