I still say... TRADE DUBOIS to PHA. He wants to be a *BLEEP* and screw the Jets chance at getting a decent return, the BLEEP him. Send him to PHA to play under Torts. I mean "GIVE HIM TO THEM". Let it go, move on. Sign other players in Free Agency, start the rebuild and MOVE ON.
This whole... MTL is getting PLD for free or very little is tiring. The HABS fans with class on this thread and elsewhere can't respect what PLD is doing and saying. He's a brat. He pulled similar in junior, with CBJ and now in WPG.
Why would such a Legendary franchise even want a guy like PLD. If Habs fans were honest, they would say... a brat like that doesn't match our franchise.
You think PLD won't pull something like this again? What if he struggles in MTL or gets hurt, etc... etc... he may act up there as well. Just because he wants to play in MTL, doesn't mean he will or won't act up.
This is the kind of opportunity for the league to step up and make an example of the brat.
This is almost... I say almost as bad as baby Lindros years ago. How did that work out for him. Quebec became Colorado and won the Cup.
WPG... let him go to PHA. Then MTL... wait till he comes crying and offer him $100.
The league should make an example out of him.
They won't, but MTL could set an example for the league and show that players aren't in charge.
Do I think players should be able to sign where they want. BLEEP YA!!! That's their right. But... with all the NMC's and shortlists on what teams they will go to, etc... etc... the players have too much control..
Would I be thinking the opposite if a player was in MTL but wanted to come home to WPG. Maybe. But, I would still think it lacks class and a hockey trade should happen.
Do you know who is in the driver's seat here. NOT PLD. It's MTL.
He's basically flat out said... MTL or nothing.
Okay MTL, sign him for $100. See how he likes that.