Buffalo have 4 forwards signed for next year
- BashCH

But the cap space haha

Assuming they won't do Dunn, what do you think of Perron to help St. L get under the cap. Two more years at $4m seems like a great steal. PQ boy so should make that segment happy, plays physical, shows up in the playoffs and can score 20+ most years.

Yes, it's that slow a work day
- Takemedrunkimhome

If St-Louis still believe they're contenders, they should keep Perron and give picks to get rid of Alex Steen's contract instead.

Nope.... mentioning all players that could be dealt in separate trade proposals doesn't mean one expects all to be traded! The team probably has a list of 12-15 assets they could make available, doesn't mean they intend on trading them all
- obie

Suzuki, KK, Gally, Price, Weber, Petry - that's my guess for MB's untouchables. Maybe add Caufield, Romanov and Chiarot.

Everybody else I can see in play to some degree

Don't know where the Domi for Saad trade started, but Saad has 1 year left on his contract before becoming UFA...Habs would be really (frank)ing dumb to trade Domi (RFA) for him.
- BashCH

Probably started here, I've mentioned Saad a few times, would be a good addition but I agree, not for Domi


I think Gramps was saying the asking price would be Poehling, 16th overall and a 2nd, if I remember correctly... wouldn't do that either... if Saad has an extension, different story on both suggestions

If St-Louis still believe they're contenders, they should keep Perron and give picks to get rid of Alex Steen's contract instead.
- BashCH

I agree but I'm trying to find a solution that benefits the Habs haha. Steen going makes the most sense if they can find a partner but with a flat cap the price should be high to take him

I agree but I'm trying to find a solution that benefits the Habs haha. Steen going makes the most sense if they can find a partner but with a flat cap the price should be high to take him
- Takemedrunkimhome

Leafs got rid of Marleau for a 1st. Will probably be something like that.

Assuming they won't do Dunn, what do you think of Perron to help St. L get under the cap. Two more years at $4m seems like a great steal. PQ boy so should make that segment happy, plays physical, shows up in the playoffs and can score 20+ most years.

Yes, it's that slow a work day
- Takemedrunkimhome

I like Perron... would I give up 16th overall for him? Tough call, I think I'd say no... maybe if they send the Habs 26th overall back and Habs send a 2nd or 3rd the other way... I dont think I'd skip on a mid 1st rounder of a deep draft for 32 year old Perron straight up

I agree but I'm trying to find a solution that benefits the Habs haha. Steen going makes the most sense if they can find a partner but with a flat cap the price should be high to take him
- Takemedrunkimhome

I think Bozak makes the most sense for the Blues

Leafs got rid of Marleau for a 1st. Will probably be something like that.
- BashCH

Knowing the likelihood of MB having nearly $6m in unused cap space I'd probably sign up for that

I like Perron... would I give up 16th overall for him? Tough call, I think I'd say no... maybe if they send the Habs 26th overall back and Habs send a 2nd or 3rd the other way... I dont think I'd skip on a mid 1st rounder of a deep draft for 32 year old Perron straight up
- obie

Complete agreement. In this scenario Habs are getting a useful asset but it is doing St. L a favour too. I'd rather start with 2's or a Mete/Juulsen type player. More that I like Perron as a target and like his contract term and price

I think Bozak makes the most sense for the Blues
- obie

However that makes negative sense for the Habs. No guarantee there's a fit between them

Karine
Hains: Cap Crunch
Could the Habs use their cap space to target some restricted free agents this coming offseason?
- Karine Hains

Karine, Arizona is broke. They did not pay meal money to their payers and missed July 1st bonuses. They will be dumping payroll. The " space" thing with them is irrelevant. They are going to be moving OEL and it's for financial reasons(And i do not believe Hall is signing there and they'll still move OEL). They will not be at the cap max next year like they were this year. They are in deep trouble with COVID 19 losses. There are likely a few others. That's why I'm not big on assumptions teams will repeat the same number they had last year on the cap. Offer them players that have low actual $$ on their deals.

However that makes negative sense for the Habs. No guarantee there's a fit between them
- Takemedrunkimhome

Yea not much interest in Bozak on this end.... and back to Perron, he would definitely be a better goal scorer than most of what they have on the wing currently

Karine, Arizona is broke. They did not pay meal money to their payers and missed July 1st bonuses. They will be dumping payroll. The " space" thing with them is irrelevant. They are going to be moving OEL and it's for financial reasons. They will be at the cap max next year like they were this year
- RogerRoeper

Now your are just being a Loca Pizza

Yea not much interest in Bozak on this end.... and back to Perron, he would definitely be a better goal scorer than most of what they have on the wing currently
- obie

Best Midget B player ever.

Karine, Arizona is broke. They did not pay meal money to their payers and missed July 1st bonuses. They will be dumping payroll. The " space" thing with them is irrelevant. They are going to be moving OEL and it's for financial reasons(And i do not believe Hall is signing there and they'll still move OEL). They will not be at the cap max next year like they were this year. They are in deep trouble with COVID 19 losses. There are likely a few others. That's why I'm not big on assumptions teams will repeat the same number they had last year on the cap. Offer them players that have low actual $$ on their deals.
- RogerRoeper

You've lost the right to try and tell anybody anything about hockey with any authority. You have the least credibility on hockeybuzz and that's (frank)ing saying something. Now away with you

You've lost the right to try and tell anybody anything about hockey with any authority. You have the least credibility on hockeybuzz and that's (frank)ing saying something. Now away with you
- Takemedrunkimhome

I actually was telling Karine about the reports of others.

Oh and how's my Dallas pick looking to come out of the WEst?

I actually was telling Karine about the reports of others.

Oh and how's my Dallas pick looking to come out of the WEst?
- RogerRoeper

How's everything you've pontificated about the Leafs as gospel from the pulpit going? Seriously you're a (frank)ing embarrassment to your own team's fans. You're one sad and pathetic joke and again nobody puts any credibility behind anything you say. You did it to yourself, you're a laughing stock in the Leafs thread. Your name is used as an insult to others when they say something stupid or homerish. Bruceflyers looks at you and is like man that dude has problems. You're one pathetic joke. But tell us more about how awesome the playoff missing Leafs are. If you keep doubling down you may eventually be right. Tanner reads your comments and thinks "ok now I see why people mock me". You're just a (frank)ing joke

How's everything you've pontificated about the Leafs as gospel from the pulpit going? Seriously you're a (frank)ing embarrassment to your own team's fans. You're one sad and pathetic joke and again nobody puts any credibility behind anything you say. You did it to yourself, you're a laughing stock in the Leafs thread. Your name is used as an insult to others when they say something stupid or homerish. Bruceflyers looks at you and is like man that dude has problems. You're one pathetic joke. But tell us more about how awesome the playoff missing Leafs are. If you keep doubling down you may eventually be right. Tanner reads your comments and thinks "ok now I see why people mock me". You're just a (frank)ing joke
- Takemedrunkimhome

I am sorry I was so incorrect about Arizona having plenty of $.

Leafs got rid of Marleau for a 1st. Will probably be something like that.
- BashCH

13th overall!

I am sorry I was so incorrect about Arizona having plenty of $.
- RogerRoeper

I didn't say you were. I said you have no credibility. I said you're an open embarrassment to your own team's fans. I said you're a hockeybuzz version of a pathetic joke.

I could point out how you spewed all your ignorance and then went into hiding like a coward when the Leafs did their annual drop from the face of the earth. Frankly it's easier to tell you to stay in the Leafs thread where, while the openly mock you, they at least have learned to tolerate you. If you want to stay here expect the constant disrespect and mockery you've earned and fully deserve.

I didn't say you were. I said you have no credibility. I said you're an open embarrassment to your own team's fans. I said you're a hockeybuzz version of a pathetic joke.

I could point out how you spewed all your ignorance and then went into hiding like a coward when the Leafs did their annual drop from the face of the earth. Frankly it's easier to tell you to stay in the Leafs thread where, while the openly mock you, they at least have learned to tolerate you. If you want to stay here expect the constant disrespect and mockery you've earned and fully deserve.
- Takemedrunkimhome

I have no idea what you are talking about I've been posting daily since they were eliminated.

13th overall!
- BINGO!

Noice.

I have no idea what you are talking about I've been posting daily since they were eliminated.
- RogerRoeper

A coward who has no idea he is cowardly, who'd a thunk it

13th overall!
- BINGO!

Whatever...3rds are the new 1sts anyway