he never did anything in the playoffs, like Markov btw. never brought his game to the next level.
why in hell would a contender trade for him if they're serious about winning it?!?
- fidopro

Still had 49 pts in 87 playoff games while playing against the other team's top line every night...

He'd be a perfect fit in a 3rd line shutdown role on a contender.

Still had 49 pts in 87 playoff games while playing against the other team's top line every night...

He'd be a perfect fit in a 3rd line shutdown role on a contender.
- BashCH

sign him again esti. 3 years 12M.
I'm out losers

If there's one guy who's all for patience and stability it's me. ask around, I backed MB AND MT for a very long time excaclty for that reason.
but there's a limit to my patience. if you cannot find a #1C in 5 years, GTFO!
- fidopro

But it hasn't been 5 years. Who continues to try to fix a problem that should already be dealt with? He thought he had his 1C in Galchenyuk. Even more so when the kid explodes to a ppg pace over 60 games in 2016. Now he has 2 potential options for the position and 9M (minus whatever Markov gets) to try something else at deadline if both options don't work.

sign him again esti. 3 years 12M.
I'm out losers
- fidopro

I don't want to sign him...I want to trade him for assets at the deadline...comprend calice...

sign him again esti. 3 years 12M.
I'm out losers
- fidopro

Ben non esti! At 4M, beuh-bye! If he's willing to take 2M, then the conversation changes.

But it hasn't been 5 years. Who continues to try to fix a problem that should already be dealt with? He thought he had his 1C in Galchenyuk. Even more so when the kid explodes to a ppg pace over 60 games in 2016. Now he has 2 potential options for the position and 9M (minus whatever Markov gets) to try something else at deadline if both options don't work.
- kev1586

MB was named GM 5-2-12
how is that not 5 years?

and yes it's early for #firemb. seems like I'm always 6 months ahead

You'd really be that opposed to an experienced 3C like Plekanec at 2M per?
- kev1586

yes...Hudon or Mccaron will take that 3rd spot

Well, Eller isn't finished...he just never started to be good.

Plek had 1 bad season, we'll see what he can do this year. He's still an OK player and I think he has value for a team that aims for the cup and are looking for a good defensive center.
- BashCH

OMG you were serious !If we get a 3rd for Plek, I will be happy !

MB was named GM 5-2-12
how is that not 5 years?

and yes it's early for #firemb. seems like I'm always 6 months ahead
- fidopro

No I get what you mean but he figured to have drafted the long awaited 1C in Galchenyuk. It didn't work out so now he's gone and acquired Drouin. They aren't guarantees but it's better than trading for Gomez. At the end of the day, I think we are simply proposing very different solutions to the same problem. Time will tell who is right...

No I get what you mean but he figured to have drafted the long awaited 1C in Galchenyuk. It didn't work out so now he's gone and acquired Drouin. They aren't guarantees but it's better than trading for Gomez. At the end of the day, I think we are simply proposing very different solutions to the same problem. Time will tell who is right...
- kev1586

yet neither one of them (Galchenyuk and Drouin) never played center before.
good plan!
how about acquiring a real one? many were traded in the past years. to DAL, to BUF, to NASH...
in 5 years, the only centers MB acquired are Flynn and Mitchell...
and that's not even a joke.

yet neither one of them (Galchenyuk and Drouin) never played center before.
good plan!
how about acquiring a real one? many were traded in the past years. to DAL, to BUF, to NASH...
in 5 years, the only centers MB acquired are Flynn and Mitchell...
and that's not even a joke.
- fidopro

Danault

OMG you were serious !If we get a 3rd for Plek, I will be happy !
- Xizord

At the deadline his value will be higher than that if he can get his poop together.

Danault
- BashCH

forgot about him.
shame on me.

yet neither one of them (Galchenyuk and Drouin) never played center before.
good plan!
how about acquiring a real one? many were traded in the past years. to DAL, to BUF, to NASH...
in 5 years, the only centers MB acquired are Flynn and Mitchell...
and that's not even a joke.
- fidopro

You guys used your "Seth Jones" on Drouin.

You guys used your "Seth Jones" on Drouin.
- AdamFrench

exactly. love the kid. very happy about the trade.
but would have prefered a center. big time.

exactly. love the kid. very happy about the trade.
but would have prefered a center. big time.
- fidopro

I think the French factor played a big part in that trade...Bergevin probably wanted to appease the media and péquiste fans.

I'm still happy as well about the trade though, I think Drouin is a hell of a player.

This is worth creating a "Céline" account and use it as a profile picture.
- BashCH

That is brilliant.

Like Adam's tv on kijjiji..
- pete26

I know drawing/painting faces is a challenge, but man
- stinger67

I am scrambling to find a phone number to use for a 5th ALT That has got to be a profile pic for a CelineDion Account.

I think the French factor played a big part in that trade...Bergevin probably wanted to appease the media and péquiste fans.

I'm still happy as well about the trade though, I think Drouin is a hell of a player.
- BashCH

What other player of that level was available other than Drouin?

Eberle? Not as good and older.
Strome? A centre with size sure, but a huge risk and they wanted a forward over a defender back.
Pananrin? Saad? Wingers and the Jackets at least wouldn't want defensemen

Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

What other player of that level was available other than Drouin?

Eberle? Not as good and older.
Strome? A centre with size sure, but a huge risk and they wanted a forward over a defender back.
Pananrin? Saad? Wingers and the Jackets at least wouldn't want defensemen

Damned if you do, damned if you don't.


- AdamFrench

(frank) you Adam French

(frank) you Adam French
- dt99999

In the shower? Pete won't like that one bit.

yet neither one of them (Galchenyuk and Drouin) never played center before.
good plan!
how about acquiring a real one? many were traded in the past years. to DAL, to BUF, to NASH...
in 5 years, the only centers MB acquired are Flynn and Mitchell...
and that's not even a joke.
- fidopro

Galchenyuk played his junior down the middle and was advertised as an eventual Center from the get-go. I agree that he may not end up there, and some experts have claimed this from day 1, but to say he's never played there, or that Bergevin never envisioned him then is simply not true.

Patrik Bexell‏
@Zeb_Habs

Martin Reway went to Banska Bystrica (Slovak Champs) practice today, no conformation of participation. Ready for #Habs Rookie Camp @HabsEOTP

Patrik Bexell‏
@Zeb_Habs

Martin Reway went to Banska Bystrica (Slovak Champs) practice today, no conformation of participation. Ready for #Habs Rookie Camp @HabsEOTP
- stinger67

Hope he plays in Laval next year and stays healthy.