"Dey".
- hscesq

Emelin seems to be dishing out the big hits lately

I think he's looking for a replacement for Gilbert. Weaver is the depth in case of injury
- Fredobface

That would make sense.

Emelin seems to be dishing out the big hits lately
- Fredobface

he's been playing much better the past month

Low risk move, wouldn't mind him on the 3rd pair instead of Gilbert, would definetly be an improvement.
- Habsody

They were gonna do Franson for Gorges. Maybe they are still interested.

Emelin seems to be dishing out the big hits lately
- Fredobface

That was some hit. Definitely looks better.

They were gonna do Franson for Gorges. Maybe they are still interested.
- Fredobface

Probably, just wonder if the asking price is higher for Franson...

Is PA Parenteau still alive?

Low risk move, wouldn't mind him on the 3rd pair instead of Gilbert, would definetly be an improvement.
- Habsody

What has Gilbert done as your 6th DMan, that has you so concerned?

Probably, just wonder if the asking price is higher for Franson...

Is PA Parenteau still alive?
- Habsody

skating again with the team, close to a comeback, no rush, he sucks

Hey bud
- shvingter88

Hi How's it going?

That was some hit. Definitely looks better.
- hscesq

He has been a lot better the past 15 games. Gilbert really sucks though.

What has Gilbert done as your 6th DMan, that has you so concerned?
- hscesq

Turns the puck over and over and is a liability in his zone. Also, he couldn't win a battle along the board to save his life. He really is my only concern on the back end right now. The Gonchar-Beaulieu duo has become a sound pairing.

He has been a lot better the past 15 games. Gilbert really sucks though.
- Habsody

meh...he's a 6th D, can't expect too much, at least he is a decent puck mover

Vasilevskiy is the next Price.
- AdamFrench

next on the decline?

skating again with the team, close to a comeback, no rush, he sucks
- Symba007

That's exactly why i'm concerned...

Turns the puck over and over and is a liability in his zone. Also, he couldn't win a battle along the board to save his life. He really is my only concern on the back end right now. The Gonchar-Beaulieu duo has become a sound pairing.
- Habsody

I'm gonna have to disagree.

I'm quite sure he's looking at least for a depth defenceman in case of injury.

What about Jeff Petry?
- sEb_666

Him or Zbynek Michalek must be his target. Not sure who else is available in the west. Not sure it should be a factor tough.

meh...he's a 6th D, can't expect too much, at least he is a decent puck mover
- Symba007

Actually, Emelin has been more efficient in the transition game. For a playoffs push, an upgrade over Gilbert would certainly make the difference, i think we can all agree on this.

I'm gonna have to disagree.
- hscesq

On which part? Not that i think that i'm always right, but i just wonder what you like in Gilbert's game. The Habs are ready for a long run this year, and improving the 3rd pairing seems like a must to me and fact is, Emelin has really upped his game lately so.

Actually, Emelin has been more efficient in the transition game. For a playoffs push, an upgrade over Gilbert would certainly make the difference, i think we can all agree on this.
- Habsody

the problem is salary and the assets needed to land a good D, the price is high at the trade deadline. I'm not sure MB is willing to pay a hefty price for a rental.

What has Gilbert done as your 6th DMan, that has you so concerned?
- hscesq

If one of the top 4 defenseman go down, can he play up? I think that's why Bergevin is looking to add. +, Gonchar is getting old for a long run.

If one of the top 4 defenseman go down, can he play up? I think that's why Bergevin is looking to add. +, Gonchar is getting old for a long run.
- deadpoulet

I don't think that's how one evaluates a 6th DMan.

Him or Zbynek Michalek must be his target. Not sure who else is available in the west. Not sure it should be a factor tough.
- deadpoulet

Yakupov + Petry would solve our problems.

the problem is salary and the assets needed to land a good D, the price is high at the trade deadline. I'm not sure MB is willing to pay a hefty price for a rental.
- Symba007

Obvioulsy the asking price is MB concern, but i really doubt he has to give a king's ransom for a guy like Petry or Michalek. Wouldn't mind a top 6 RW but not a rental, it would have to be a hockey trade.

Him or Zbynek Michalek must be his target. Not sure who else is available in the west. Not sure it should be a factor tough.
- deadpoulet

Speaking of players on the decline...

On which part? Not that i think that i'm always right, but i just wonder what you like in Gilbert's game. The Habs are ready for a long run this year, and improving the 3rd pairing seems like a must to me and fact is, Emelin has really upped his game lately so.
- Habsody

I don't like his game, per se. The issue is, he's a 6th DMan with puck moving abilities, whose minutes will likely be around 12:00-14:00 per game maximum, down the stretch and in the playoffs.