Loading up on Finns.

Koivu next. Mikko and Saku.
- Mashadar

To coach?

Even with Kotkaniemi and Poehling they are still weak at C, neither are a sure shot by any means need to build true depth at the position... And they need a guy like Roslovic far more than another 10-15 goal winger like Armia

I agree about the D, they need to add a couple top end young D, there's a nice secondary core already in place, just lack the high end skill
- obie

Don't forget Oloffson, after watching him yesterday he might be the steal of the draft.

To coach?
- obie

I think Saku will be coming back to the Habs organization in some form... not sure what the Finn focus in MTL right now, but if you are gonna do that, might as well insulate them as best possible.

Maybe Saku works with them overseas.

Don't forget Oloffson, after watching him yesterday he might be the steal of the draft.
- J-P

He dropped and seems like a good pick for them for sure but are any of these guys top line C? It's a little premature to think they've solved the problem at C, they've added a lot of depth and potentially a very good 2nd line C but Kotkaniemi is not a slam dunk to become a true top C

He dropped and seems like a good pick for them for sure but are any of these guys top line C? It's a little premature to think they've solved the problem at C, they've added a lot of depth and potentially a very good 2nd line C but Kotkaniemi is not a slam dunk to become a true top C
- obie

Well, I will give credit for MB in starting to try to move forward, seems like a shift in (pardon the pun) attitude towards building s true prospects pool.

Now he could do something absolutely retarded still, but let's see where this goes over the next 12-18 months.

Well, I will give credit for MB in starting to try to move forward, seems like a shift in (pardon the pun) attitude towards building s true prospects pool.

Now he could do something absolutely retarded still, but let's see where this goes over the next 12-18 months.
- Mashadar

It does seem like he's taken somewhat of a turn, the Pacioretty handling will tell all I imagine!

Bergevin is just going with the flow like a dead duck going with the river flow. No plan.

Bergevin is just going with the flow like a dead duck going with the river flow. No plan.
- SPIDEROCKSTAR

Well...UFA pool sucks this summer, so he's gaining assets. Don't tell me you are mad about the trade?

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- Brandon Smillie

I bet you've thought of so many ways to humiliate him. You should've called him a pathetic manchild and told him he's gonna learn to respect you wether he likes it or not.

It is a no lose trade... only costs money.

If Armia shows something, great. Mason or Niemi gets flipped for some picks.

Habs are not in the game next year, might as well pick up some decent assets and see what they can do. Good move, rather than blowing cap pace on 6-7 year contracts by signing mediocre players.... which could still happen tomorrow *sigh*
- Mashadar

I wanna see what Armia can do too...plays on the right. 6 foot 3 and good skater who knows.

Well...UFA pool sucks this summer, so he's gaining assets. Don't tell me you are mad about the trade?
- stinger67

Should be a man and throw a max contract offer to tavares or bozak

Well...UFA pool sucks this summer, so he's gaining assets. Don't tell me you are mad about the trade?
- stinger67

Nobody want Mason... He rather spend $ on buy out than offering $ to actual players like Markov & Radulov?

Nobody want Mason... He rather spend $ on buy out than offering $ to actual players like Markov & Radulov?
- SPIDEROCKSTAR

I think MB is a tool and a poopty GM, but this was the kind of trade he should be making when he has cap space to blow. Who cares wtf he does with Mason. If he gets back any additional assets, good. If he plays in Laval and is insurance, good. If he buys him out, fine too.

I think MB is a tool and a poopty GM, but this was the kind of trade he should be making when he has cap space to blow. Who cares wtf he does with Mason. If he gets back any additional assets, good. If he plays in Laval and is insurance, good. If he buys him out, fine too.
- Mashadar

This

I wanna see what Armia can do too...plays on the right. 6 foot 3 and good skater who knows.
- Habsody

It will be interesting to see how long they sign him for and for how much!

I bet you've thought of so many ways to humiliate him. You should've called him a pathetic manchild and told him he's gonna learn to respect you wether he likes it or not.
- BashCH

On the Internet, it’s just not worth stooping to that level.

He dropped and seems like a good pick for them for sure but are any of these guys top line C? It's a little premature to think they've solved the problem at C, they've added a lot of depth and potentially a very good 2nd line C but Kotkaniemi is not a slam dunk to become a true top C
- obie

I think you're getting things mixed up, no one said they filled the 1C spot. They've made big moves to improve their depth at that position there's nothing more to it.

On the Internet, it’s just not worth stooping to that level.
- Brandon Smillie

I wouldn't of bothered giving him the time of day to even reply, good on you for putting in the effort... I rarely agree with your proposals when it comes to the roster but that's a matter of options and says nothing about your knowledge of the team you report on or your writing abilities, I enjoy the blogs, even if I often disagree

Nobody want Mason... He rather spend $ on buy out than offering $ to actual players like Markov & Radulov?
- SPIDEROCKSTAR

Congrats, you're a year late

Jets fan seems to have only good things to say about Armia...might not be that bad after all

Congrats, you're a year late
- Xizord

He's been hiding in that toilette since then

I think MB is a tool and a poopty GM, but this was the kind of trade he should be making when he has cap space to blow. Who cares wtf he does with Mason. If he gets back any additional assets, good. If he plays in Laval and is insurance, good. If he buys him out, fine too.
- Mashadar

With the Habs being about 4 legit players away from being an actual contender, is now not the time to blow this poop up? Weber is getting old, Pacioretty is going to need a contract soon, Prices best days are behind him, no top line center, and a laughable defense. I just don't see the point of being mediocre year after year after year. Sell off the any decent player over 25, be horrible for 5 years and try again.

With the Habs being about 4 legit players away from being an actual contender, is now not the time to blow this poop up? Weber is getting old, Pacioretty is going to need a contract soon, Prices best days are behind him, no top line center, and a laughable defense. I just don't see the point of being mediocre year after year after year. Sell off the any decent player over 25, be horrible for 5 years and try again.
- cburgess

Let's say they are actually 4 legit players away. Who are those players and how are they going to get them?

Not going to happen - they don't have the assets to trade for a #1 and #2 center, and two top 4 D.

So blow this poop up.

I think you keep Price, but I believe Weber needs to be traded ASAP.

With the Habs being about 4 legit players away from being an actual contender, is now not the time to blow this poop up? Weber is getting old, Pacioretty is going to need a contract soon, Prices best days are behind him, no top line center, and a laughable defense. I just don't see the point of being mediocre year after year after year. Sell off the any decent player over 25, be horrible for 5 years and try again.
- cburgess

then leave. becxome a whore Leafs fan. tired of the whining

Let's say they are actually 4 legit players away. Who are those players and how are they going to get them?

Not going to happen - they don't have the assets to trade for a #1 and #2 center, and two top 4 D.

So blow this poop up.

I think you keep Price, but I believe Weber needs to be traded ASAP.
- Mashadar

That's my point, you have no assets to acquire these players, so you may aswell throw in the towel on this current group. I'd lean towards dealing price. All he is going to do is make you slightly better and miss out on the top pick.