Karine Hains: The Habs' Week While Nick Suzuki's run at the Memorial Cup came to an end against Joël Teasdale and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, Brett Kulak's run with the Habs was extended.

Karine
Hains: The Habs' Week
While Nick Suzuki's run at the Memorial Cup came to an end against Joël Teasdale and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, Brett Kulak's run with the Habs was extended.
- Karine Hains

I don't see Bergy paying what Gardiner's demands are likely to be... probably have to pay him a million more than Petry to bring him in and for how long? He's not the kind of "upgrade" they need, he should trade for a D... I'd rather have Benn back for 2 years @ 2.5 than sign Gardiner for 5-6 year @ 6.5+

I don't see Bergy paying what Gardiner's demands are likely to be... probably have to pay him a million more than Petry to bring him in and for how long? He's not the kind of "upgrade" they need, he should trade for a D... I'd rather have Benn back for 2 years @ 2.5 than sign Gardiner for 5-6 year @ 6.5+
- obie

I'm on the fence on that one.
I think Gardiner would look much better playing with Weber or Petry than with anybody he played with in Toronto. Leafs don't have a legit top4 RD to be honest.
That being said, yes I would prefer a better 2way dman than Gardiner.

Karine
Hains: The Habs' Week
While Nick Suzuki's run at the Memorial Cup came to an end against Joël Teasdale and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, Brett Kulak's run with the Habs was extended.
- Karine Hains

If Juulsen is indeed healthy / ready for next year. Habs have 7 D signed.

Pretty sure Riley is gone (unless he signs a 2-way contract), Benn is not really an upgrade over what the Habs have for a 3rd pair (if so, it is marginal and not worth the contract he wants).

I see the Habs signing one or 2 cheap 3rd pair D on a 1 or 2 year contract, wait to see what comes down the pike.

I hope they are not in on Gardiner... he would be an upgrade, but I am not a fan of the $$ or term he wants, when 2-3 years down the road, would he still be a top 4 pair D if the Habs prospects pan out? If the Habs are going to spend the money and term (or make a significant trade), they should be getting a player who will be in their top 4 for 4-5+ years.

If Juulsen is indeed healthy / ready for next year. Habs have 7 D signed.

Pretty sure Riley is gone (unless he signs a 2-way contract), Benn is not really an upgrade over what the Habs have for a 3rd pair (if so, it is marginal and not worth the contract he wants).

I see the Habs signing one or 2 cheap 3rd pair D on a 1 or 2 year contract, wait to see what comes down the pike.

I hope they are not in on Gardiner... he would be an upgrade, but I am not a fan of the $$ or term he wants, when 2-3 years down the road, would he still be a top 4 pair D if the Habs prospects pan out? If the Habs are going to spend the money and term (or make a significant trade), they should be getting a player who will be in their top 4 for 4-5+ years.
- Mashadar

They have 7 D under contract if you include Alzner, not a very big chance he's one of the 7 actually in Montreal

They have 7 D under contract if you include Alzner, not a very big chance he's one of the 7 actually in Montreal
- obie

Yeah, meant 7 when they sign another scrub to hold a spot. rather than Benn's contract or spend a lot on a guy who won't be relevant in a few years.

I expect Alzner to be in Laval this year and then bought out next summer.


EDIT: Alzner in Laval might not be a terrible thing, with all the youth coming into the team this year.

Yeah, meant 7 when they sign another scrub to hold a spot. rather than Benn's contract or spend a lot on a guy who won't be relevant in a few years.

I expect Alzner to be in Laval this year and then bought out next summer.
- Mashadar

Agreed on Alzner

I think he'll be looking for a guy who can be significant long term but if he needs to largely overpay, he'll go the stop gap route for now

Agreed on Alzner

I think he'll be looking for a guy who can be significant long term but if he needs to largely overpay, he'll go the stop gap route for now
- obie

Lots of cap space with the max going up especially with expansion. Can dump a player in the expansion draft + new cba will most likely have an amnesty buy-out

Lots of cap space with the max going up especially with expansion. Can dump a player in the expansion draft + new cba will most likely have an amnesty buy-out
- mr.peanut

True but I meant overpay in term of assets in a trade

Lots of cap space with the max going up especially with expansion. Can dump a player in the expansion draft + new cba will most likely have an amnesty buy-out
- mr.peanut

They are gonna want a form of NMC, and hence, not eligible for the expansion draft.

pete?!?

I have heard that Gardiner is looking to play where there is slightly less scrutiny. In other words, the southern states would be just him fine. I can't say I blame him. Montreal is no less a fishbowl than TO.

I have heard that Gardiner is looking to play where there is slightly less scrutiny. In other words, the southern states would be just him fine. I can't say I blame him. Montreal is no less a fishbowl than TO.
- Hardbalz

He sucked in one language in Toronto. He would suck in two playing for Montreal.

Man ... those Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are relentless ... very impressive.

While I'm not that impressed with their goalie, their collective will to win is something else to be seen.

EDIT: Game over ... they were down 2-0 and answered back with 4 straight goals. Worthy Champions.

They were +101 GF in the 3rd period. Thats impressive

They were +101 GF in the 3rd period. Thats impressive
- Pickle

Those are amazing/deadly stats.

It's a back to back Memorial Cup winning year for their coach (Mario Pouliot) ... this guy is on to something.

Those are amazing/deadly stats.

It's a back to back Memorial Cup winning year for their coach (Mario Pouliot) ... this guy is on to something.
- Garfield512

He won with shawinigan too?

He won with shawinigan too?
- mr.peanut

He won last year with the Acadie–Bathurst Titan as well.

Those are amazing/deadly stats.

It's a back to back Memorial Cup winning year for their coach (Mario Pouliot) ... this guy is on to something.
- Garfield512

The Q sucks, much weaker league....so they say.

The Q sucks, much weaker league....so they say.
- Symba007

And the WHL is the best, even though they haven't won a game in the Memorial cup in years...

Man ... those Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are relentless ... very impressive.

While I'm not that impressed with their goalie, their collective will to win is something else to be seen.

EDIT: Game over ... they were down 2-0 and answered back with 4 straight goals. Worthy Champions.
- Garfield512

Teasdale named MVP.

Teasdale named MVP.
- BashCH

most have very low expectations for him but so far he is making Bergy look good. Curious to see how he will turn out.

vladimir malakhov

vladimir malakhov
- deadpoulet

Ski expert

most have very low expectations for him but so far he is making Bergy look good. Curious to see how he will turn out.
- Symba007

Wonder which team will sign Peter Abbandonato.