I think Colorado will go for Copp from Winnipeg instead of Giroux. Makes more sense for them long term.

Habs won't retain any money in petry deal

That offer doesn't get you petry unretained.

no interest in petry without a sizable amount of retention. hes not a $6m+ player now even tho he is playing much better, let alone the next 3 years.

Just curious what makes you think that? They are both UFA’s, and I would think Giroux could be convinced to take a below market short term deal, where as Copp is going to make as much as possible.

Probably mostly because Friedman talked about it on a recent 32 thoughts podcast. You make a good point tho, but I dont think Giroux takes a below market deal for any teams except Philly.

I was making the Giroux assumption based off him getting a playoff run in and wanting more, but yeah you could be right but I don’t think us fans can understand how powerful the need is to have your name on the cup for some of these high end older guys. Just what I was thinking.

i was thinking the same thing. I assume we let kadri walk and resign giroux to 1 or 2 year deal around 5-6 mil. Him and newhook switch off for 2C next season till newhook can take it completely. having that extra right hand shot would be great because i am not a fan of seeing compher head out as the extra attacker just because he's right handed