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Forum: Armchair-GM24 avr. à 5 h 32
Sujet: Questions for my fellow Habs fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockeyfan1986</b></div><div>I would rather focus on getting a top RHD on free agency (Roy/Durzi/Hronek). That way Savard is able to go down to the 3rd pairing. We don't know when Reinbacher will join the Habs(one year in Laval would be a great start for him). Mailloux could fill the 2nd pairing for now. The list above does not include any Defense. I currently would rate them at 3rd line players. I am still wary of signing and player to big dollar that didn't play for Montreal (you can thank Bergevin to Drouin, I know they are not comparable). I just don't want them to be handcuffed by "potentially" a bad contract again.

As for Suzuki, He still has a few years to truly join the Barkov/Bergeron Selke conversation. He will get there, but there is still growth to be made.</div></div>

Hughes literally talked about how he won't add a RHD in his end of year presser. He said he would see that as sacrificing the future for the present. Does not want to block Reinbacher &amp; Mailloux's path to the NHL.
Forum: Armchair-GM23 avr. à 10 h 6
Sujet: Questions for my fellow Habs fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Campabee</b></div><div>I personally agree, if a move can be made that improves the long-term future then you go for it. The question really becomes, is Reinhart going to be available? For me the answer is probably very unlikely.

I also wouldn't personally break up the Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky line, we need a line that compliments that.

I have some reservations about Dach being able to be healthy for an entire season, I know I have been very vocal on this but if we want to be competitive, we need to be able to count on our 2C to help carry the load for an entire season. I personally would like to see a move for PLD or Danault to help alleviate these concerns.

Adding another scoring winger would also be a must for me, I think Someone like Reinhart, Batherson, Fiala or even Zegras would be a great fit but they have to be able to finish at a rate of about 25+ goals or 50+ points per season and be under 28.</div></div>

I know you want to accelerate even more than I do! Good for you, please stick to your guns and share a contrarian perspective!

I believe in Dach, though I admit my confidence is dancing on a pin. If he doesn't play at least 75 games next season I'm gonna start calling for the Hab to dump him.
Forum: Armchair-GM23 avr. à 9 h 52
Sujet: Questions for my fellow Habs fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_Habs_fan</b></div><div>I mean, we we're playing meaningful games for most of the season, even down the last stretch of the season the team was still giving it their all. There's no guarantee jumping the gun would yield any results either, look at Ottawa going for Debrincat, Chychrun, Giroux, Tarasenko and nothing has worked for them, they tried to jump the gun and now they look lost. MSL has also done a really nice job of coaching and will continue to get the most out of the players, the fear that we're teaching players it's okay to lose is irrational.</div></div>

First off: Why is it irrational for us but rational for Ottawa, Buffalo, Edmonton?

Second: DeBrincat wasn't great, but he was always a risky player to add at his size. Giroux, Chychrun, &amp; Tarasenko came as advertised and performed well. The players around them let them down up and down the lineup, especially in Goal.

The Habs actually have a lot more veterans up and down the lineup than the Sens did in any of those 2 seasons, and that's where the Sens went wrong. They even said it at this year's exit meetings. "Maybe we waited too long".

Cautionary tale for the Habs to be honest.

Armia, Gallagher &amp; Evans all had excellent bottom 6 seasons. Dvorak I believe will rebound to his usual half a point per game and terrific faceoff percentage.

The truth is our bottom 6 vets are an asset and not a liability as many believe.
Forum: Armchair-GM23 avr. à 9 h 34
Sujet: Questions for my fellow Habs fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>drambui</b></div><div>agree that trading matheson makes no sense!

having said that, going for a high end foward with our cap space is exaxtly why team like ottawa, buffalo and even edmonton were bad for so long.
we have to wait for our defensive corp to be ready.
we had a bottom 7 defense last year and icing the same one while adding rookie wont change over a year!

we need more scoring sure, but good scoring with bad defense is why these teams were bad for so long. waiting and building from the back end matters!</div></div>

I think the defense would improve because:

1) Assume some sophomore defenders get better in their 3rd seasons.

2) Reinhart is good defensively and so are Caufield (people don't realize, but he is) and Slaf. Now you will have a 2nd line who can play a 2-way game.

3) The best defense is a good offense!
Forum: Armchair-GM23 avr. à 9 h 31
Sujet: Questions for my fellow Habs fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kris1983</b></div><div>I haven't watched much of Reinhart, but what I do know about him is, he is great defensively, scored 50+ goals and can be a game breaker.

As people and pundits are saying Suzuki and Barkov are comparable players, so it's not that far of a reach to assume Reinhart's production with Suzuki would be similar.

I'd be happy if the habs throw money at him. . but for no more than 5 years. 5 Years at 12 Million would be great for the player and team, Reinhart's deal would expire one year before Suzuki's. Reinhart would be 33 at expiry, which should give him enough time for one last pay day, that won't happen at 35 or 36.

The habs then have control of Suzy, Slaf, Caufield, Reinhart, Dach, Newhook, Guhle, Hutson and Reinbacher for the next 5+ years. If the progression of the current habs continue, we are in for a good run.</div></div>

Interesting perspective, thanks for sharing!

I think we would need to be around 12.5+ on a 5 year deal, but I get your perspective and am onboard if they choose to go that way.
Forum: Armchair-GM23 avr. à 9 h 23
Sujet: Questions for my fellow Habs fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_Habs_fan</b></div><div>I do agree that trading Matheson makes no sense, we need veterans on D to help the kids, out of Xhekaj, Barron, Hutson, Mailloux, Harris, Struble, Kovacevic, Reinbacher, etc (anyone not named Matheson, Guhle and Savard), will either be in the NHL, AHL or gone

However, taking it slowly for the rebuild does make sense, we have no need to rush it with the talent we have

I do also agree we should spend a bit but in my eyes, it should be on a 2nd liner with a short term contract to round out the top 6, not a big fish</div></div>

Understand and appreciate your perspective. I would counter that waiting has not worked for Buffalo, Ottawa, Edmonton(in the past). Detroit in the other hand, until they fell apart, I think we all felt would make the playoffs.

I want to be in the mix playing "meaningful games" asap. I've had enough of this slow and steady. There is no guarantee that yields any results. We might just teach our players that it's "ok to lose".
Forum: Armchair-GM23 avr. à 9 h 18
Sujet: Questions for my fellow Habs fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ht42</b></div><div>Personally, we will gonna need to fix 2-3 things before talking about playoffs.

1st : We will gonna need a young foward who can play in the top 6, and my favorite target is Necas.

2nd : We will gonna need to add another experienced foward in the top-6, but my personal target for that isn't Reinhart, it's Stamkos. He already have a natural connection with Marty.

3rd : we will gonna need a legit 3rd line centermans. That's can't be Dvorack or Evans. What about a Monahan return ??

Also, that's 1000% a bad idea to trade Matheson right away after what Hutson did. Hutson didn't need any more pressures to produce offensively as a Dman. I think Montreal will gonna trade 2 of theses 3 Dmans during the offseason : Kovacevic, Harris and Barron. I can really see a line-up like that for game 1 if we really wants to be in the playoffs mix :


Stamkos-Suzuki-Slafkovsky
Caufield - Dach - Necas
Newhook - Monahan - Roy
Gallagher - Evans - Anderson or Armia

Matheson - Guhle
Hutson - Savard
Xhekaj - Maillloux</div></div>

Thanks for sharing your perspective!

I will try to respond to each of your points individually.

1) I would argue that Reinhart would bring more to this team than Necas. He has a better record over the past 3 seasons. He plays a more physical game from what I have seen. A bit like Marchand and MSL, he's getting better every year.

2) I think we have a fair bit of veterans on the team. I would prefer to add a single Reinhart than Stamkos &amp; Necas. I don't think and contract we would give to Stamkos would age very well, but I feel Reinhart will be nearly as effective as he is now as a 35 year old.

3) There is absolutely nothing wrong with Jake Evans as a 3rd line center. Please explain what is wrong with him. He's great on faceoffs. He has a little offense (enough to hit close to or above 30 points). He's a top penalty killer in the league. I think you are not giving him enough credit.

Agreed on Matheson. I'm keeping him until someone takes his spot away.
Forum: Armchair-GM23 avr. à 9 h 9
Forum: Armchair-GM23 avr. à 9 h 5
Sujet: Questions for my fellow Habs fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockeyfan1986</b></div><div>The money you are going to sign for Reinhart, should prioritize to Slaf, Guhle, Xhekaj &amp; Reinbacher. It doesn't need to big high end contracts for the guys listed, but it ALL depends on want Reinharts contract will look like. We've all seen what a Tavares 11mil a year looks like now. Also, Reinhart has been playing with Barkov(one of the top Selke Centres). To me if the contract will be more than 8.5mill, for Montreal it's not worth the long term issues. If They wouldn't Gallagher/Anderson/Dvorak contracts, THEN it would be a different conversation.

I also don't think he would sign in Montreal.</div></div>

Appreciate the comments. I have a few counter-points:

Isn't Barkov one of the two centers Suzuki is most often compared to (along with Bergeron)? If it works with Barkov, why not with Nick?

You also seem to be inferring that Reinhart doesn't "create his own opportunities". I really feel that's not true. Looking at this year compared to the rest of the team, no one other than Barkov comes close in terms of offensive production. I guess what I am saying is, if he wasn't creating opportunities, his linemates would need to have more assists.

Between Armia, Evans, Dvorak, and Savard, we have over 12M (16M with expected increase) coming off the books next season and a lot of young players coming up to take their place like Beck, Mesar, Farrell, Xhekaj, Tuch, Kidney (some of them have to make it, right?) The following year we could "buy out" Gallagher or Anderson or both if we need cap space. I mean, how much cap space do we realistically need to hold in reserve for unproven players?
Forum: Armchair-GM22 avr. à 12 h 56
Sujet: Joshua Yes Hronek Nah
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Andy_Dick</b></div><div>It's a steal unless you dont watch the games.



Trading Matheson is quite tired here.

He was put in awful situations in the last 2 years and still produced.
He may be a tad cocky/reckless as he's easily a top5-10 skater in the league and takes a lot of needless risks YET he isnt the best PP specialist. The fact this guy can dangle a whole team shorthanded and score like his last goal vs the Senators is unreal talent.
He isnt Savard, he's 3.5 years younger, signed with term, another local kid and can grow with this group. There is zero rush there. Habs fans have complained for years about lack of talented players. Matheson is a very talented player. His hockey sense, yeah, it can be a struggle at times but look at the team he's had to drag here!</div></div>

"We have a player who is top 10 in offensive production by defenseman for the 1st time since Subban left!"

"We do?! Trade him immediately!!!"
Forum: Armchair-GM19 avr. à 9 h 43
Sujet: Mr Molson Please Buy The Sabres And Trade TT To The Habs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MTLaveragefan</b></div><div>well he went 68pts, 94 pts, 56 pts... I don't know the context this season (injury or what not) - but TT is LOVED in BUF, like we love Slaf - so the price to acquire him will be too high from the bat - and for that price I don't want to take the risk that he is a good 70 pts player vs. a 90 pts player.

Especially when Lindstrom/Demidov/Iginla/Catton/ Levshunov are likely to be JUST as good.</div></div>

So let me get this straight: Lindstrom gets so injured in his draft year he has to miss half the season and you want to draft him. TT has a back injury that he plays through, and you are gonna lower your expectations on his value.

Isn't that a double-standard?

A giant gets a traumatic injury in junior affecting his stats. All good.

An NHL center playing against the Best 25% of players in the best league in the world gets a traumatic injury and plays through it albeit earning lower stats. He's over-rated!