You clearly don't pay attention to players and what they bring.

We stole Beaulieu from the Habs for a 3rd. He's a top 4 defenseman that is still improving. A former first rounder. He's 24 BTW.

Without the generational talent? I guess Eichel is a nobody...
- Jammerz04

I think you are severely overrating Eichel.

Beaulieu is not a top 4 D-man, give me a break.

Nothing Botterill can do, Murray squandered our assets on O'Reilly, Kane and Lehner.

I think you are severely overrating Eichel.

Beaulieu is not a top 4 D-man, give me a break.

Nothing Botterill can do, Murray squandered our assets on O'Reilly, Kane and Lehner.
- hawk33

He was a point per game player this year. How much better could he be? Defensively, not elite, but I believe that can get better

He was a point per game player this year. How much better could he be? Defensively, not elite, but I believe that can get better
- jcragcrumple

We should just forfeit the season, obviously no reason to play considering the Sabres will only win about 17.13561 games this year.
#AdvancedStats

I think you are severely overrating Eichel.

Beaulieu is not a top 4 D-man, give me a break.

Nothing Botterill can do, Murray squandered our assets on O'Reilly, Kane and Lehner.
- hawk33

Everyone stinks

Trade everyone

Draft no one

This team stinks. This town stinks. This state stinks. This country stinks.

I don't want to live on this planet anymore. (frank) this place and (frank) you too.

I think you are severely overrating Eichel.

Beaulieu is not a top 4 D-man, give me a break.

Nothing Botterill can do, Murray squandered our assets on O'Reilly, Kane and Lehner.
- hawk33

He is on this team as it stands

Curious. Would people rather see Murray style trades or Botterill style patience?
- TheSabresTaco

I am fine with patience as long as there is a long term and short term plan


I never really heard Murray mention success in Rochester, so my guess is we are better off right now for the present, and the future

He was a point per game player this year. How much better could he be? Defensively, not elite, but I believe that can get better
- jcragcrumple

You must have not understood him.

There is NOTHING Botterill can do. NOTHING

Curious. Would people rather see Murray style trades or Botterill style patience?
- TheSabresTaco

Murray was definitely fun but it didn't make us any better, maybe we would be here today with no first and second rounder next year, but Hamonic on the roster.

I think you are severely overrating Eichel.

Beaulieu is not a top 4 D-man, give me a break.

Nothing Botterill can do, Murray squandered our assets on O'Reilly, Kane and Lehner.
- hawk33

http://www.espn.com/nhl/t...s/_/name/mtl/seasontype/2

Beaulieu was logging 19 plus minutes for the first place team in our division

24 points

+8

I am fine with patience as long as there is a long term and short term plan


I never really heard Murray mention success in Rochester, so my guess is we are better off right now for the present, and the future
- homiedclown

He did actually mention it, especially 2016 offseason, he was very interested in improving Rochester. Whether that takes time or the proper moves were not made can be debated, he failed in this tenure to improve that team. I'm certainly glad they'll be getting the attention they need by this staff.

Every presser Bots does, he basically lays out his plan to the public on how this organization is going to be run. Very methodically. Personally, as much as I liked Murray the person, it seems we have someone much more suited for the job.

Murray was definitely fun but it didn't make us any better, maybe we would be here today with no first and second rounder next year, but Hamonic on the roster.
- mattmoulson

And then the female doging continues. So, how does one win? Make savvy trades.

Beaulieu, a former 1st, for a 3rd, which is 3-4 years away, if he makes it to the NHL.

He did actually mention it, especially 2016 offseason, he was very interested in improving Rochester. .
- TheSabresTaco

he failed

http://www.espn.com/nhl/team/stats/_/name/mtl/seasontype/2

Beaulieu was logging 19 plus minutes for the first place team in our division

24 points

+8
- homiedclown

You must have not understood him.

HE'S NOT A TOP 4 DEFENSEMAN

http://www.espn.com/nhl/team/stats/_/name/mtl/seasontype/2

Beaulieu was logging 19 plus minutes for the first place team in our division

24 points

+8
- homiedclown

I lived in Montreal for years. I can not find one friend who doesn't say that we got ripped off by giving up a 3rd. A lot have said that they would have given us a 3rd to take him, he was that bad on and off the ice.

But whatever, keep supporting this garbage franchise. Enjoy your new magic beans.

he failed
- homiedclown

Miserably. Christ, COR, the (frank)ing captain, wanted nothing to do with the team.

You must have not understood him.

HE'S NOT A TOP 4 DEFENSEMAN
- TheSabresTaco

hamonic 14 points
20 minutes per game
-21


beaulieu, 28 points
1 minute per game less ice time than hamonic
+8


one costs a first and 2 second rd picks

one costs a 3rd


one turns 27 in a few weeks
one still has a few years before he hits his stride

I lived in Montreal for years. I can not find one friend who doesn't say that we got ripped off by giving up a 3rd. A lot have said that they would have given us a 3rd to take him, he was that bad on and off the ice.

But whatever, keep supporting this garbage franchise. Enjoy your new magic beans.
- hawk33

The Montreal forum on here seems to have been made up of mostly the opposite mindset. Pittsburgh is nearby and they'll be going for the 3peat next year. I'm sure they could take in one more new fan

hamonic 14 points
20 minutes per game
-21


beaulieu, 28 points
1 minute per game less ice time than hamonic
+8


one costs a first and 2 second rd picks

one costs a 3rd


one turns 27 in a few weeks
one still has a few years before he hits his stride
- homiedclown

Hamonic's golf score is better.

Beaulieu is at best an ECHL defenseman like EIkal.

The Montreal forum on here seems to have been made up of mostly the opposite mindset. Pittsburgh is nearby and they'll be going for the 3peat next year. I'm sure they could take in one more new fan
- jcragcrumple

this is a good post

I lived in Montreal for years. I can not find one friend who doesn't say that we got ripped off by giving up a 3rd. A lot have said that they would have given us a 3rd to take him, he was that bad on and off the ice.

But whatever, keep supporting this garbage franchise. Enjoy your new magic beans.
- hawk33

Perhaps you need new friends. Red comments here:
https://www.habseyesonthe...s-trade-rumours-canadiens


~Holy absolute hell, that’s a terrible terrible trade. His numbers blow away anything barring a miracle third round choice. But yup let’s keep Benn over a young top 4. Absolutely joke.

~Dwight King was acquired for a 4th round pick. How on earth is NB only worth more than King by drafting a round earlier? Plus the pick that we gave up for King was in 2018 which should be a better draft class. If NB was going to get traded, MB could have got have got a prospect or some better picks. With the way the Habs have developed players, it’s a long shot to think that the third round draft pick will develop into an NHL player, let alone an NHL defenseman who can put up 28 points like Bro did.

~I’m not so upset he got moved, but the value was seriously lacking. Just an absolutely brutal trade.

~Bergevin does a good thing in drouin
Then poops all over it with this garbage.

Can't wait till this off season is over, the bridge jumpers here are old, just jump already....

Now the new guy is worthless off the ice too, Give me a frigging break

Curious. Would people rather see Murray style trades or Botterill style patience?
- TheSabresTaco

It is what it is.. Most likely going to be a lottery team next year

I guess he's not going to make that many moves so he can get rid of those contracts next year

Does he have an NMC? Is he just seeing if it's a fit?
- jcragcrumple

I was thinking the same thing, but he's going to be highly motivated this year. Might be a good 1 year deal if the Rangers take some salary off of us.

It is what it is.. Most likely going to be a lottery team next year

I guess he's not going to make that many moves so he can get rid of those contracts next year
- GERBE!!!75PTS

If I was trying to trade you Bogo and Moulson, what would you want from me?