Jennifer B Cutler: Habs Happenings: P.A. Parenteau bought out! The Montreal Canadiens have officially bought out the contract of forward P.A. Parenteau - what's next for Marc Bergevin?

trade Eller or Desharnais for a impact center.
Logan couture for Eller, Tinordi and a 1st

trade Eller or Desharnais for a impact center.
Logan couture for Eller, Tinordi and a 1st
- The_Price_is_right

LOL goodluck with that poop trade.

i would rather trade DD and emelin fucale and tinordi are all up for grabs if you ask me

i would rather trade DD and emelin fucale and tinordi are all up for grabs if you ask me
- tweatherby

why does everyone want to trade Emelin

we only have 6 regular Ds with Emelin
then we got Tinordi as 7th D

unless they sign a top 4 D, I wouldnt trade Emelin

Jennifer B Cutler: Habs Happenings: P.A. Parenteau bought out!
The Montreal Canadiens have officially bought out the contract of forward P.A. Parenteau - what's next for Marc Bergevin?
- Jennifer B Cutler

This buyout should clear a bit of room for a trade.

Would love to see Oshie in MTL... not sure we have the pieces to get him.

why does everyone want to trade Emelin

we only have 6 regular Ds with Emelin
then we got Tinordi as 7th D

unless they sign a top 4 D, I wouldnt trade Emelin
- The_Price_is_right

Because he gets paid a lllooooot of $$$ to suck.

trade Eller or Desharnais for a impact center.
Logan couture for Eller, Tinordi and a 1st
- The_Price_is_right

trade Eller or Desharnais for a impact center.
Logan couture for Eller, Tinordi and a 1st
- The_Price_is_right

Come on man ....

PAP's rebuy is a move in the right direction.

A lot of people think it is space disponible for Frolik's signing. It makes sense but MB will need to shed more salary in order to get it done.

I'm pretty sure one of DD, Plekanec or Emelin is gone. Two of them if Sharp is really coming, but that makes alot of moves in one summer.

This buyout should clear a bit of room for a trade.

Would love to see Oshie in MTL... not sure we have the pieces to get him.
- WaterBoy

The only way it makes sense is if Emelin goes in the trade, along with the 1st pick next year.

why does everyone want to trade Emelin

we only have 6 regular Ds with Emelin
then we got Tinordi as 7th D

unless they sign a top 4 D, I wouldnt trade Emelin
- The_Price_is_right

Subban
Markov
Petry
Emelin
Gilbert
Bealieu
Pateryn
Tinordi

Thats 8 defensemen that should be in the NHL next season. I beleive that Pateryn and Beaulieu are ready for a regular spot next season (which makes 7 regulars).
That being said, i'm sure management would love to keep all 8 for depth but would they be able to respect the roster limit and able to get some help infront?

why does everyone want to trade Emelin

we only have 6 regular Ds with Emelin
then we got Tinordi as 7th D

unless they sign a top 4 D, I wouldnt trade Emelin
- The_Price_is_right

because he is a third pairing dman making over $4 million. our top 3 dmen combine to make over $20 million. cannot afford a salary like that on the third pair. if they can move him for syphilis they should do it.

PAP's rebuy is a move in the right direction.

A lot of people think it is space disponible for Frolik's signing. It makes sense but MB will need to shed more salary in order to get it done.

I'm pretty sure one of DD, Plekanec or Emelin is gone. Two of them if Sharp is really coming, but that makes alot of moves in one summer.
- soad_live

how can you lump Plekanec in with those other 2? terrific defensive center who scored 60 points last year. he's the only center that does his job day in, day out during the regular season. and they all suck in the playoffs anyway.

why does everyone want to trade Emelin

we only have 6 regular Ds with Emelin
then we got Tinordi as 7th D

unless they sign a top 4 D, I wouldnt trade Emelin
- The_Price_is_right

Emelin is not a Legit top 4. Subban, Petry, Markov, and Beaulieu are your top 4. 4.1 million for a bottom pairing D? I'm sure there is a better/cheaper option available either in the system or from another team.

And now with Looch going to LA, there go 4 or 5 games where he Emeilin is actually effective.

how can you lump Plekanec in with those other 2? terrific defensive center who scored 60 points last year. he's the only center that does his job day in, day out during the regular season. and they all suck in the playoffs anyway.
- DoubleDown

Agreed, i dont get why does everyone wanna trade Plekanec. He is an EXELLENT 2nd line center. Imo one of the best 2nd centers in the league.
I'd much rather trade Desharnais...

how can you lump Plekanec in with those other 2? terrific defensive center who scored 60 points last year. he's the only center that does his job day in, day out during the regular season. and they all suck in the playoffs anyway.
- DoubleDown

Plek like most of the team was MIA in the playoffs.. but Plek was ranked 25th center last season... that makes him a 1st line center here or a very good 2nd line center on any team.

All of that with once again a revolving door of wingers( or whatever the expression)

Agreed, i dont get why does everyone wanna trade Plekanec. He is an EXELLENT 2nd line center. Imo one of the best 2nd centers in the league.
I'd much rather trade Desharnais...
- Habs-Sam

At this point, I'd rather keep DD and trade Eller.
Chucky-DD-Plek >> Plek-Chucky-Eller

Not sure Stl short on defense you're writing about
Shattenkirk
Pietro
Bowmeister
Bortuzzo
Lindblom
Gunnarson

With
Edmonson
Hakanpaa in the minors

FA
Zybnek
Butler

At this point, I'd rather keep DD and trade Eller.
Chucky-DD-Plek >> Plek-Chucky-Eller
- WaterBoy

I disagree... None of Chucky, Pleks or DD should be a 3rd line center.
That is why I'd rather keep Eller over DD, specially considering his size.

I disagree... None of Chucky, Pleks or DD should be a 3rd line center.
That is why I'd rather keep Eller over DD, specially considering his size.
- Habs-Sam

Eller is a much better player

I disagree... None of Chucky, Pleks or DD should be a 3rd line center.
That is why I'd rather keep Eller over DD, specially considering his size.
- Habs-Sam

Chuck would be your 3rd line center in an offensive role while Plek would still go against the biggest matchups. Mitchel or DLR on the 4th line would be your grinding/checking line center.

2 offensive lines with 2 checking (one of them still generating offense).

Fans want to see Chucky at center... sure! But he's not gonna suddenly become a 1st line player over night. Ease him in while DD contributes next to Patches.

Eller is a much better player
- user1

My hope to see somehow:

Paccioretty-Plekanec-Williams
Galchenyuk-Sharp-Gallagher
De la Rose-Eller-Weise
Prust-Mitchell-Smith Pelley
Flynn

Markov-Subban
Beaulieu-Petry
Gilbert-Pateryn
Tinordi

Price
Tokarski

Gone:
Desharnais
Emelin
(Not that I don't like them but they have to go for this to be realistic under the cap)

Plek like most of the team was MIA in the playoffs.. but Plek was ranked 25th center last season... that makes him a 1st line center here or a very good 2nd line center on any team.

All of that with once again a revolving door of wingers( or whatever the expression)
- WaterBoy

There is one reason why MTl can't do the same job in the playoffs. Our best center and our 2nd D are inexistant.

CanT, win when 15M$ (i include Plekanec, DD, Markov) is a no-show.