Playing on his natural side will help
- WaterBoy

Not being mid-recovery might help as well.

I love Gorges (Buffalove ) but we needed the cap space and the spot on his side (whatever side that is)

replaced by gilbert, parenteau and malhotra. we're a poopload better.

- rob121

If you look at it in terms of the way it all boils down on paper, they're definitely better, not a poop load, but better.

Briere was playing 4th line centre, not exactly a great fit for him. Malhotra is a significant upgrade for that specific role.

Gilbert allows Emelin to go back to the left side, where hopefully he's consistent. A consistent Emelin would bump Gorges down to 3rd pair, wherein you can't afford to be paying someone 4mil, and more importantly the spot needed to be opened up for one of the 3 young guys ready to step in.

Parenteau on top of it is just an added winger, who can be counted on to score.

You guys are sick.
- number_23

huh?

only because his name really was Mr.Santoreli
- hamiltonhabfan

Yes, I assumed that. But you see, we didn't actually attend his class - only you did.

Yes, I assumed that. But you see, we didn't actually attend his class - only you did.
- hscesq

plus Emelin can't be worse than he was last year. I don't expect any regression from the team even if we have 2 rookie dmen in the starting lineup
- muffin_man

Gilbert (frank)ing sucks!
If he has to play 20 minutes a night Asp will be stalking the Bell Center with a broken wine bottle by Christmas.

Yes, I assumed that. But you see, we didn't actually attend his class - only you did.
- hscesq

Gilbert (frank)ing sucks!
If he has to play 20 minutes a night Asp will be stalking the Bell Center with a broken wine bottle by Christmas.
- stormey

And Leafs and Jets will be out of a playoff spot.

Gilbert (frank)ing sucks!
If he has to play 20 minutes a night Asp will be stalking the Bell Center with a broken wine bottle by Christmas.
- stormey

Worst case scenario, Gilbert plays himself out of a spot on the right side and Pateryn gets called up. Who, based on the play of all 3 last year, should probably be getting a shot before either Tinordi or Beaulieu, but I don't think it will happen.

Yes, I assumed that. But you see, we didn't actually attend his class - only you did.
- hscesq

I fairness the likelihood that anyone knew Santoreli was either a hockey player or a teacher were equal.

Gilbert (frank)ing sucks!
If he has to play 20 minutes a night Asp will be stalking the Bell Center with a broken wine bottle by Christmas.
- stormey

yep played on some great Oiler and Panther teams. Showed his true potential.

Gilbert (frank)ing sucks!
If he has to play 20 minutes a night Asp will be stalking the Bell Center with a broken wine bottle by Christmas.
- stormey

This will happen regardless of how Gilbert plays...

Not being mid-recovery might help as well.

I love Gorges (Buffalove ) but we needed the cap space and the spot on his side (whatever side that is)
- muffin_man

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If you look at it in terms of the way it all boils down on paper, they're definitely better, not a poop load, but better.

Briere was playing 4th line centre, not exactly a great fit for him. Malhotra is a significant upgrade for that specific role.

Gilbert allows Emelin to go back to the left side, where hopefully he's consistent. A consistent Emelin would bump Gorges down to 3rd pair, wherein you can't afford to be paying someone 4mil, and more importantly the spot needed to be opened up for one of the 3 young guys ready to step in.

Parenteau on top of it is just an added winger, who given the right situation can be counted on to score.
- ehabs9

Also, Gilbert is a better option on the second powerplay wave. Not the ideal one, but he can move the puck, and he is way better than Gorges in that aspect.

Not being mid-recovery might help as well.

I love Gorges (Buffalove ) but we needed the cap space and the spot on his side (whatever side that is)
- muffin_man

Everyone keeps mentioning that. Which is fine, I must be missing the big picture. So where does the 15.1 mil go to?
If Habs don't spend to within 1.1mil of the cap ceiling, the "we needed cap space" is not relevant?

I'm not trying to start an argument, just wanting to know where the 15.1 mil will go to. I just don't see it.

GARTH'S CORNER
Giosynchronous Orbit
- AGalchenyuk27[4]

Late again ass wipe

And Leafs and Jets will be out of a playoff spot.
- Fredobbface

Oh I agree.

BTW...that does not make Gilbert into a good D man all of a sudden.

Late again ass wipe
- WaterBoy

I don't back read the poop u post.

Everyone keeps mentioning that. Which is fine, I must be missing the big picture. So where does the 15.1 mil go to?
If Habs don't spend to within 1.1mil of the cap ceiling, the "we needed cap space" is not relevant?

I'm not trying to start an argument, just wanting to know where the 15.1 mil will go to. I just don't see it.
- l3ig_l2ecl

9 to Subban
3 to Eller.

Oh I agree.

BTW...that does not make Gilbert into a good D man all of a sudden.
- stormey

No. No it doesn't.

















He was already good.

BOOM

Everyone keeps mentioning that. Which is fine, I must be missing the big picture. So where does the 15.1 mil go to?
If Habs don't spend to within 1.1mil of the cap ceiling, the "we needed cap space" is not relevant?

I'm not trying to start an argument, just wanting to know where the 15.1 mil will go to. I just don't see it.
- l3ig_l2ecl

1.1 = how much for a rental at the deadline if it looks like we are in solid position to make waves in the playoffs again?

edit: ok, the again might be a little much, but you get the idea.

WILL CAKES OR KISSFROMAROSE BE IN STARTING LINEUP VS LEAFS OCT 8?

WILL CAKES OR KISSFROMAROSE BE IN STARTING LINEUP VS LEAFS OCT 8?
- AGalchenyuk27

Sekac or Who?

Sekac or Who?
- kev1586

ROSEY

9 to Subban
3 to Eller.
- stormey

OK, so there's 3.6 left
Waive Budaj, enter Tok, there's 4.5 mil.

At the deadline, that's enough to acquire a player worth north of 8mil....