would be funny the Habs finish ahead of the leafs….unless it's 9th and 10th
- Symba007

Meh, the Habs are due for another 8 game losing streak.

A team that is currently out of a playoff spot should contemplate trading an expiring asset at the deadline.

Wow, what a radical thought.

I cannot believe someone would be criticized for suggesting it. On the other hand this is HB.

Unless we see a dramatic turn around on this team, they definitely should consider moving Barrie. Believing this team is a serious contender is pretty (frank)ing stupid... again, barring a huge turnaround in discipline, toughness, maturity and effort.

I have no idea what the trading Matthews question was about (stupid bird), but I will say this... Once he is in year 4 of this deal, unless you KNOW you are going to re-sign him, then you definitely take a hard look at trading him. Once he hits year 5, he has a NMC and anyone who just blindly believe he won't leave in free agency didn't pay enough attention to Tavares.
- Aetherial

Oh, be careful. It's an obviously silly idea and everyone will laugh at you in bunches. The guy with the personality disorder said so.

I love that the Flyers would be tied for 1st in the pacific and aren't even in a playoff spot in the East.
- BINGO!

No..

Also, shut up Bingo.

just watch the games, you will see
- senstroll

Goddammit i have to watch 500 games.

Ugh

Ill be back.

Maybe less if those chances occur more.

Oh, be careful. It's an obviously silly idea and everyone will laugh at you in bunches. The guy with the personality disorder said so.
- joel878

If the Leafs are out of a playoff spot by the time the trade deadline comes along, then yes, Dubas should look at trading some of their expiring contracts

No..

Also, shut up Bingo.
- PatC80

- BINGO!

If the Leafs are out of a playoff spot by the time the trade deadline comes along, then yes, Dubas should look at trading some of their expiring contracts
- PatC80

That would be a failed season and not reflect well on him.
Not sure he does that.
I think the leafs will be either a couple of pts in or out of playoff spot, and dubie doesnt do anything drastic. Minor depth moves.
Unless he can unload some cap or beauty trade lands on his lap.

but have you ever played the game....
- Symba007

yes I still have my mini stick I used in the basement

If the Leafs are out of a playoff spot by the time the trade deadline comes along, then yes, Dubas should look at trading some of their expiring contracts
- PatC80

It's just my opinion but I don't think a playoff spot should be the bar, if they are to be taken seriously all these years they've said building a contender properly is the goal.

If they come out and all of a sudden the problem areas are rectified and they are looking like a force, go for it. But if the team marches towards the deadline in the same boat unable to play team defense and giving up 4+ goals a game, they clearly aren't going anywhere.

Limping in as a wild card to get smoked in the first round does nothing for the progression of the team and this '5 year window' if they're going to let premium assets walk for free to accomplish as much.

Oh, be careful. It's an obviously silly idea and everyone will laugh at you in bunches. The guy with the personality disorder said so.
- joel878

yes I still have my mini stick I used in the basement
- senstroll

me too

lets strap mini pads (tampons) on Garnie and shoot him in the nuts with a frozen orange ball

It's just my opinion but I don't think a playoff spot should be the bar, if they are to be taken seriously all these years they've said building a contender properly is the goal.

If they come out and all of a sudden the problem areas are rectified and they are looking like a force, go for it. But if the team marches towards the deadline in the same boat unable to play team defense and giving up 4+ goals a game, they clearly aren't going anywhere.

Limping in as a wild card to get smoked in the first round does nothing for the progression of the team and this '5 year window' if they're going to let premium assets walk for free to accomplish as much.
- joel878

I don't necessarily agree... The goal should be making the playoffs this season.. It's been a very up and down year with injuries, firings, players struggling.. I think the playoffs would be win for this season..

Plus, once you're in, anything can happen.

yes I still have my mini stick I used in the basement
- senstroll

I knew it, does it say Go Senators Go on it like mine?

me too

lets strap mini pads (tampons) on Garnie and shoot him in the nuts with a frozen orange ball
- Symba007

No no no, I’ve had that happen...it wasn’t fun at all. 🥺

That would be a failed season and not reflect well on him.
Not sure he does that.
I think the leafs will be either a couple of pts in or out of playoff spot, and dubie doesnt do anything drastic. Minor depth moves.
Unless he can unload some cap or beauty trade lands on his lap.
- Fakepartofme

Considering how this season has gone, I think making the playoffs will be a success

Meh, the Habs are due for another 8 game losing streak.
- PatC80

Well some of the injured guys are coming back. That might help completely destroy our chances at a top 5 pick.

Well some of the injured guys are coming back. That might help completely destroy our chances at a top 5 pick.
- Scabeh

Maybe, but the signing of Kovalchuk definitely seems like you're going with a younger roster now.

Well some of the injured guys are coming back. That might help completely destroy our chances at a top 5 pick.
- Scabeh

Didn’t Gallagher just go down?

me too

lets strap mini pads (tampons) on Garnie and shoot him in the nuts with a frozen orange ball
- Symba007

after years of taking shots a Garnie on here, it would be nice to take a shot at his nuts

Didn’t Gallagher just go down?
- Garnie

he is back after the break, Drouin soon after, then Byron, then your mom

he is back after the break, Drouin soon after, then Byron, then your mom
- Symba007

Maybe, but the signing of Kovalchuk definitely seems like you're going with a younger roster now.
- PatC80

I expected absolutely nothing out of Kovalchuk.

He's looking pretty good.... might be able to flip him for an asset at the trade deadline.

I expected absolutely nothing out of Kovalchuk.

He's looking pretty good.... might be able to flip him for an asset at the trade deadline.
- Scabeh

if he keeps up the way he plays and produces, his fantastic cap hit of 700K will make him pretty valuable at the TDL, all teams against the cap will be able to afford him

I expected absolutely nothing out of Kovalchuk.

He's looking pretty good.... might be able to flip him for an asset at the trade deadline.
- Scabeh

I think the lack of interest really hurt his pride. Dude has a chip on his shoulder now.