I don't expect a trade, but if Bergevin really thinks it's better to keep Pacioretty around, he's clearly clueless (I know, it goes without saying)

The captain has checked out already. There is no turning back for him.
- stinger67

I don't expect anything significant on deadline day, I think draft time... even then, I don't expect huge changes.

Well, at some point when you have 0 good centres and 8 "hard to spare" wingers you have to sacrifice 1 or 2...
- BashCH

Byron isn't getting you poop!

That is why Pacioretty will be traded in the offseason. But doubt much happens of significance at the deadline

Byron isn't getting you poop!

That is why Pacioretty will be traded in the offseason. But doubt much happens of significance at the deadline
- blarneylad

Agree on Byron. He's worth more to this team than what he would most likely get on the market.

But guys like Galchenyuk or even Drouin could be on the move. Even if Pacioretty might be the safest bet to go and the best option out of those guys.

Agree on Byron. He's worth more to this team than what he would most likely get on the market.

But guys like Galchenyuk or even Drouin could be on the move. Even if Pacioretty might be the safest bet to go and the best option out of those guys.
- deadpoulet

They should wait after the season.
Then fire MB and all his boys club, and the entire scouting dptm (pro et amateur), and the entire Laval cast and crue.
Then trade every so called 'leader' this team is supposed to have, starting with the goalie and the captain. And get rid of the scrap at the blue line (Benn, Schlemco, Morrow...)
And then lower the ticket price by 25% until they have a decent team.

Now we all agree none of this will happen.

Rags got a pick and prospect for a bottom pair player...

Agree on Byron. He's worth more to this team than what he would most likely get on the market.

But guys like Galchenyuk or even Drouin could be on the move. Even if Pacioretty might be the safest bet to go and the best option out of those guys.
- deadpoulet

That would be an admission of failure.

Will never happen, not with this GM.

Rags got a pick and prospect for a bottom pair player...
- mr.peanut

Then Habs should get lots of picks and prospects but it still won't happen.

Rags got a pick and prospect for a bottom pair player...
- mr.peanut

What pick and what prospect?

Then Habs should get lots of picks and prospects but it still won't happen.
- BashCH

They only like to trade top pairing guys...

Anyway Montreal is two trades away from having an AHL top 6.

What pick and what prospect?
- deadpoulet

Bruins acquire Nick Holden from the #Rangers in exchange for Rob O'Gara and a 2018 third-round pick

They only like to trade top pairing guys...

Anyway Montreal is two trades away from having an AHL top 6.
- mr.peanut

QP promised we were a rental and a d-man away from the cup

What pick and what prospect?
- deadpoulet

A turd this year and prospect Ryan o'gara

I don't expect a trade, but if Bergevin really thinks it's better to keep Pacioretty around, he's clearly clueless (I know, it goes without saying)

The captain has checked out already. There is no turning back for him.
- stinger67

I fully expect both 14 and 67 to be traded, if they are not i'll be chocked

However, I'm afraid of the return...

QP promised we were a rental and a d-man away from the cup
- dt99999

I fully expect both 14 and 67 to be traded, if they are not i'll be chocked

However, I'm afraid of the return...
- Xizord

Selling your best goal scorer when his value is at its lowest is the best way to start a rebuild.

That would be an admission of failure.

Will never happen, not with this GM.
- pete26

At his age and his skill level he needs another year to see what he can bring.

Would be selling pretty low right now if you did bounce him

Bruins acquire Nick Holden from the #Rangers in exchange for Rob O'Gara and a 2018 third-round pick
- Symba007

I don't know O'Gara. But I would say meh I guess.

Selling your best goal scorer when his value is at its lowest is the best way to start a rebuild.
- mr.peanut

I don't think his value is as low as you think. I don't think GMS forgot about the last 5 years like you did.

Luc Gelinas‏Verified account @LucGelinasRDS · 21m21 minutes ago

Phillip Danault va effectuer un retour au jeu ce soir pour le #CH. Il sera au centre de Galchenyuk et Hudon. #RDS

Luc Gelinas‏Verified account @LucGelinasRDS · 21m21 minutes ago

Phillip Danault va effectuer un retour au jeu ce soir pour le #CH. Il sera au centre de Galchenyuk et Hudon. #RDS
- Symba007

ADIEU RASMUSSE D'LA LIGNE!!!!

I don't think his value is as low as you think. I don't think GMS forgot about the last 5 years like you did.
- deadpoulet

I would guess (while highly educated one), that a GM will try to give up as little as possible to acquire a desired player.

I could be wrong but that's highly unlikely and uncharacteristic.

ADIEU RASMUSSE D'LA LIGNE!!!!
- dt99999

Weber shutdown for the season

Weber shutdown for the season
- Symba007

I wonder if PK will visit him at the hospital and advise every single media outlet before he does.

I wonder if PK will visit him at the hospital and advise every single media outlet before he does.
- dt99999

the doctor is on PK's payroll now

Selling your best goal scorer when his value is at its lowest is the best way to start a rebuild.
- mr.peanut

2 years left is better than 1 year left... to me we need to be able to sell the 2 cup run thing and how he gonna be great on a secondary role, see Phil kessel