I can't speak any French whatsoever and I've never experienced any rudeness in Quebec. I am a very likable and handsome person though so people just naturally love me. Maybe that's why.
- daeth

The assless chaps don't hurt either friend.

that's true man. I forgot about his NMC.

Yeah, they're (frank)ed.

Hey, at least now we can sorta take them out of the Stamkos sweepstakes
- MCharisma91

Yeah, after running pk out of town, good luck attracting free agents until you find a new gm.

A smart team doesn't go to two drafts with top 5 picks then declare they have enough good players to start going for it... That's what signing Stamkos means..

Andersen was a good trade but the term was stupid.
- Mr_Smokey

Disagree with you. This team is not a good team yet - they finished last overall. They have very strong management, coaching and scouting - this point cannot be argued. They just picked up a really good goalie who won the Jennings trophy last year and signed him for $5 million - which you think is high, but puts him as an average goalie and he is much better than average - an excellent contract. Leafs are going into tomorrows draft with the first overall pick in what is presumed to be a strong group. that's one draft, they picked Marner at #4 last year - he was the best junior in Canada this year - stats, trophies and championship (MVP) back this up. (that's two). They drafted William Nylander the previous year at #8. He is young, fast, skilled and shows strong potential (that's three). They drafted Morgan Rielly at #5 - who is projecting to be an excellent d-man. As evidenced by him being selected to team Canada (ahead of $9.5 million a year Subban) and the North American under 23 squad. (that's four) They also have JVR on their team - a former number 2 pick and a guy that will score 30-40 goals handily with a good center. (that's five) They also have Kadri ( drafted #7 ) starting to show some promise (that's six)

Now there are others worth mentioning - I am only talking about 1st rounders that are NHL caliber players

Gardiner (17th pick) only 25 years old - seven

now we are talking 8 players - not two drafts as you implied - seven skaters and a goalie. If we add a top free agent like Stamkos (former #1 pick) - that would make nine. Nine out of a 23 man roster - only 22 if we drop the backup goalie as solid first rounders with really strong potential. How many of them are on the past four cup winning teams?

How many top picks would you like to see on the team before we "go for it" Show me some teams that have more than 50% of their players drafted in the first round in their lineup.

It's not about picking in the top five only - as clearly evidenced by this chart below

The assless chaps don't hurt either friend.
- AdamFrench

They really don't. Well, except when I'm riding a bike. They hurt a bit then.

I think PK is gone.. Press conf soon.

Yeah, after running pk out of town, good luck attracting free agents until you find a new gm.
- Tumbleweed

I feel bad for Price

I think PK is gone.. Press conf soon.
- MCharisma91

or he's about to say all these rumours are bs

the 530pm presser got moved to 615pm

Yeah, I love the city of Montreal, but not the people. Much more a fan of QC to be honest...
- lumlums

Quebec city one of the finest in the land.

They really don't. Well, except when I'm riding a bike. They hurt a bit then.
- daeth

If it hurts you're doing something wrong..

or he's about to say all these rumours are bs
- daeth

Benning took that out away from him

the 530pm presser got moved to 615pm


- poohcrumbs

I think if they were doing it to call the rumours bs, they probably wouldn't have moved it 45 mins late .. idk, just me though.

If it hurts you're doing something wrong..


- the_eye

seems right to me

them chirps

If it hurts you're doing something wrong..


- the_eye

you found my kijiji listing!

the 530pm presser got moved to 615pm


- poohcrumbs

I never saw 5:30, only ever saw 6:15

Pretty mind blowing.
- burn

Meh. Subban is overrated as (frank). Good player. Hell of a clapper but overrated. Draisaitl and the 4th? Every day and twice on a Sunday

I think if they were doing it to call the rumours bs, they probably wouldn't have moved it 45 mins late .. idk, just me though.
- MCharisma91

I think they will announce that the Montreal Canadiens are folding because they are a disgrace. Either that or....moving to Quebec City. Relocation style!

Meh. Subban is overrated as (frank). Good player. Hell of a clapper but overrated. Draisaitl and the 4th? Every day and twice on a Sunday
- walshyleafsfan

Gez I don't know about that first part, but agree 2nd.

I never saw 5:30, only ever saw 6:15
- burn

ya it was 5:30, seen it all over twitter

I never saw 5:30, only ever saw 6:15
- burn

Habs tweet it a little over half an hour ago , around 5:10, that a presser would be less than half an hour.

Disagree with you. This team is not a good team yet - they finished last overall. They have very strong management, coaching and scouting - this point cannot be argued. They just picked up a really good goalie who won the Jennings trophy last year and signed him for $5 million - which you think is high, but puts him as an average goalie and he is much better than average - an excellent contract. Leafs are going into tomorrows draft with the first overall pick in what is presumed to be a strong group. that's one draft, they picked Marner at #4 last year - he was the best junior in Canada this year - stats, trophies and championship (MVP) back this up. (that's two). They drafted William Nylander the previous year at #8. He is young, fast, skilled and shows strong potential (that's three). They drafted Morgan Rielly at #5 - who is projecting to be an excellent d-man. As evidenced by him being selected to team Canada (ahead of $9.5 million a year Subban) and the North American under 23 squad. (that's four) They also have JVR on their team - a former number 2 pick and a guy that will score 30-40 goals handily with a good center. (that's five) They also have Kadri ( drafted #7 ) starting to show some promise (that's six)

Now there are others worth mentioning - I am only talking about 1st rounders that are NHL caliber players

Gardiner (17th pick) only 25 years old - seven

now we are talking 8 players - not two drafts as you implied - seven skaters and a goalie. If we add a top free agent like Stamkos (former #1 pick) - that would make nine. Nine out of a 23 man roster - only 22 if we drop the backup goalie as solid first rounders with really strong potential. How many of them are on the past four cup winning teams?

How many top picks would you like to see on the team before we "go for it" Show me some teams that have more than 50% of their players drafted in the first round in their lineup.

It's not about picking in the top five only - as clearly evidenced by this chart below


- winsix

Vancouver 30th on games played and pts.

ya it was 5:30, seen it all over twitter
- poohcrumbs

Friedman tweet before 5 that it was 6:15.

Habs tweet it a little over half an hour ago , around 5:10, that a presser would be less than half an hour.
- MCharisma91

Friedman tweet before 5 that it was 6:15

Meh. Subban is overrated as (frank). Good player. Hell of a clapper but overrated. Draisaitl and the 4th? Every day and twice on a Sunday
- walshyleafsfan

Agree completely. That deal would probably put Edmonton back in the Lottery next year. Subban while solid offensively, coughs up the puck with regularity and is rather weak in his own zone. If Montreal can unload that contract without chowing down on significant salary- would qualify Bergevin as GM of the year.