I expect the Habs to trade some salary and take short term salary back (allowing other teams to get cap relief for the trades they want at the deadline), and get extra picks as a reward. They have lots of LITR cap to spend, at this point, so might as well make something good out of it.

Stevie Y does it all the time, and to a (less successful point) so do the Coyotes.

There is value in brining in those contracts that either expire or have a year left after the current one.... someone has to play these games, can't all be AHL players.

That being said, I would be very surprised Gallagher is traded, unless Gallagher wants to be traded.
- Mashadar

Well sure, Matheson would be a cap dump but not the only piece coming back in a Gallagher trade

also why does anyone care about the whole jersey throwing? like who gives a poop?

wash it and give it to/or auction it off for charity.
- DoubleDown

When I was a kid, I would have killed for a Habs jersey.

When you throw an NHL jersey like that, doesn't really says much aside that you are a giant douche with money to burn.

I expect the Habs to trade some salary and take short term salary back (allowing other teams to get cap relief for the trades they want at the deadline), and get extra picks as a reward. They have lots of LITR cap to spend, at this point, so might as well make something good out of it.

Stevie Y does it all the time, and to a (less successful point) so do the Coyotes.

There is value in brining in those contracts that either expire or have a year left after the current one.... someone has to play these games, can't all be AHL players.

That being said, I would be very surprised Gallagher is traded, unless Gallagher wants to be traded.
- Mashadar

his answer when asked about how he felt concerning a possible rebuild tends to indicate he'd definitely be opened to the idea of moving.

his answer when asked about how he felt concerning a possible rebuild tends to indicate he'd definitely be opened to the idea of moving.
- Pat1993

He's moving, only a matter of when

Missed the presser, but from what I get the questions were mostly: "OUIN MAIS WATTABOUT PATRICKEUH ROUAH?

He's moving, only a matter of when
- OB

so, is there a contract that can't be moved...?

Missed the presser, but from what I get the questions were mostly: "OUIN MAIS WATTABOUT PATRICKEUH ROUAH?
- stinger67

I think Gorton said he heard about him...

so, is there a contract that can't be moved...?
- Pat1993

Hard to say, but Gallagher can definitely be moved.... Savard would be a tough sell at this point

I think Gorton said he heard about him...
- Pat1993

... and I hope he forgets about him ASAP.

Last thing we need as a GM is a hot head who's full of himself.

... and I hope he forgets about him ASAP.
- Garfield512

... and I hope he forgets about him ASAP.

Last thing we need as a GM is a hot head who's full of himself.
- Garfield512

Still would like a GM with some experience.

Still would like a GM with some experience.
- jugkope

Chiarelli?

Still would like a GM with some experience.
- jugkope

Darche isn't GM but at least he learned the ropes within an NHL organization (and a rather successful one, at that)

Darche isn't GM but at least he learned the ropes within an NHL organization (and a rather successful one, at that)
- Pat1993

I'd prefer P. Boucher, honestly. He has more experience as a decider. How involved was Darche, actually? Hard to tell.

Chiarelli?
- OB

does he speak French? aww, too bad.

Chiarelli?
- OB

Don't think he speaks French, that's gonna be an issue

had another GREAT run

currently drinking a BAFC

currently drinking a BAFC
- mr.peanut

Coffee? Hell it's almost Gin time!

I'd prefer P. Boucher, honestly. He has more experience as a decider. How involved was Darche, actually? Hard to tell.
- jugkope

so you're saying we don't know who's more of a decider..?

I like Boucher based on his comments I hear on TVA but I have no clue about his competencies and potential as an NHL general manager.

Coffee? Hell it's almost Gin time!
- OB

Vodka.

Don't think he speaks French, that's gonna be an issue
- jugkope

I think he was being sarcastic lol

Vodka.
- jugkope

My other go to but I had Vodka last night, Switch it up a bit!

so you're saying we don't know who's more of a decider..?

I like Boucher based on his comments I hear on TVA but I have no clue about his competencies and potential as an NHL general manager.
- Pat1993

Well, he was GM for the Oceanic, then replaced Roy when he went to the NHL as GM/HC of the Remparts, and for the last 2-3 years (with their limited actual play) he's been the GM of Drummondville, I think. So at least you figure teams keep hiring him, he must be doing something correct. He also has playing experience at the NHL level, might still have some contacts, and might lean toward talented players a bit more than Bergevin given he was less of a gritty player.

My other go to but I had Vodka last night, Switch it up a bit!
- OB

This is Poland. Every evening is vodka evening, to wash the taste of work-beer.