KK is still a 1/3 buyout option for 2 more seasons. He is only 24. And doesn't turn 26 until July 6, 2026, so they can buyout the final 4 seasons at 1/3 or $1.6 mill per thus $800K in dead cap when the cap will be over $90 million. So minimal punishment if that is the case.I like the Canes, but yeah no point in trying to cope, this was a bad signing. At least with the cap projected to rise over the next few year it'll be easier to swallow but they should explore what it would cost to trade dump him or buy him out.
Canes pride themselves on efficient contracts, Kotka's contract sticks out like a sore thumb.
Soft as hell. Doesn't fight. Can't score. Back to euroland.
Why does no one remember me? Sobs. "I still get paid until 2029. Doesn't that account for anything?"
They need all the entertainment they can muster in Montreal right now, let them have this one.I'm guessing by the existence of this thread that the Habs fans are bored with nothing worthwhile to discuss about their own team anymore
As we all know, this signing has turned into an absolute boatanchor of a deal for the Canes that is really holding them back to... *checks standings*... 2nd in the East, likely only 1 point back of the President's Trophy had they not rested the entire core last night. Really screwed ourselves with this one, huh?
Funny enough, Habs fans are pretty jacked right now about the future. Last couple games was a good glimpse into the future, Hutson looks like a real gamer, Mailloux looks great, and we are going to add another top 5 pick.They need all the entertainment they can muster in Montreal right now, let them have this one.
"Cotton Konami" isn't fun to hear?Hopefully this means he won't play in the series against the Islanders so I don't have to hear his name a thousand times.
Habs lost. They transformed a 3oa pick to Christian Dvorak in a little over 3 years.Offersheet where they give a 1st and 3rd to Montreal to pay him over 6 million.
Then give him a long contract he isn't meeting. I think Montreal won here.
he's streaky, but still only has 21 points in 58 games, sub 30 point pace. And I think more then a quarter of those points came in a few games. So he is basically the same player, does nothing for long stretches then gets hot.He’s good in the playoffs iirc
Kotkaniemi sucks but it's hilarious to see Habs fans dunking on the Canes for the offersheet when they wasted that 1st trading for Christian Dvorak.
Dvorak with Montreal: 26 goals and 70 points in 150 games, pace of 38 points per 82 games
Kotkaniemi with Carolina: 42 goals and 99 points in 227 games, pace of 36 points per 82 games
I guess Carolina did worse because Kotkaniemi is signed long-term, but let's not act like Montreal did well with the offersheet either.
Its hilarious because it was an attempt at revenge that blew up in their faces. As you illustrated this move didn't really harm or help the Canadiens. In a round about way we simply traded one dog shit player for another.Kotkaniemi sucks but it's hilarious to see Habs fans dunking on the Canes for the offersheet when they wasted that 1st trading for Christian Dvorak.
Dvorak with Montreal: 26 goals and 70 points in 150 games, pace of 38 points per 82 games
Kotkaniemi with Carolina: 42 goals and 99 points in 227 games, pace of 36 points per 82 games
I guess Carolina did worse because Kotkaniemi is signed long-term, but let's not act like Montreal did well with the offersheet either.
Correct, but Dvorak has been better, plays a true shutdown role including PK time, expiring deal ,that will return some assets. And Habs aren't win now - which is the issue for the Canes, yes I get that your team is awesome - they are - but all the more reason it hurts have a guy in the press box that you paid a first, 3rd and 4.8MM per x 8. The opportunity cost is huge.Kotkaniemi sucks but it's hilarious to see Habs fans dunking on the Canes for the offersheet when they wasted that 1st trading for Christian Dvorak.
Dvorak with Montreal: 26 goals and 70 points in 150 games, pace of 38 points per 82 games
Kotkaniemi with Carolina: 42 goals and 99 points in 227 games, pace of 36 points per 82 games
I guess Carolina did worse because Kotkaniemi is signed long-term, but let's not act like Montreal did well with the offersheet either.
I mean we likely would’ve held onto KK so it’s probably Net 0 for us.Kotkaniemi sucks but it's hilarious to see Habs fans dunking on the Canes for the offersheet when they wasted that 1st trading for Christian Dvorak.
Dvorak with Montreal: 26 goals and 70 points in 150 games, pace of 38 points per 82 games
Kotkaniemi with Carolina: 42 goals and 99 points in 227 games, pace of 36 points per 82 games
I guess Carolina did worse because Kotkaniemi is signed long-term, but let's not act like Montreal did well with the offersheet either.
Habs fans: Who did these picks turn in to? and how are they doing?Offersheet where they give a 1st and 3rd to Montreal to pay him over 6 million.
Then give him a long contract he isn't meeting. I think Montreal won here.
Both teams lost on KK.Its hilarious because it was an attempt at revenge that blew up in their faces. As you illustrated this move didn't really harm or help the Canadiens. In a round about way we simply traded one dog shit player for another.
Carolina would have been better off using that first rounder on a position of need rather than to try and give Marc Bergevin a public pantsing, which they did. Plus the OS gelped to get MB fired, habs to begin the rebuild, and eventually draft Slaf with the #1 pick.
Canes saved us from ourselves, that ridiculous contract is just the icing on the cake.
The first which went to Arizona and then to San Jose was used to select (F) Filip BystedtHabs fans: Who did these picks turn in to?
Thank youThe first which went to Arizona and then to San Jose was used to select (F) Filip Bystedt
The third, habs selected Adam Engstrom (D)
Haven't watched a Leslie Nielson movie in years. He was such a funny guy. RIP.Thank you
p.s. I loved you in Police Squad!
Your thorough reply was much appreciatedHaven't watched a Leslie Nielson movie in years. He was such a funny guy. RIP.
Habs also sent their second this year to Ari in the dvorak trade IIRC.
"Cotton Konami" isn't fun to hear?