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Paddyjack said:
You are correct, I'm not sure we will. A first round pick is actually good return for us, and KK was really a question mark going forward that was dividing the fan base. If I was Bergy, I would use that pick to make a trade for a more stable second line centre.
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A good second line center will cost you more than a first and a third -- one with term, anyway. It'll cost a roster player too.
 
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I mean it’s funny, but why are we doing it if there’s a chance they don’t match? His offense hasn’t come around and he’s a maybe at this point. We have enough centers this year, he doesn’t have enough offense to replace Vinny if/when he goes. Could be a good third center if we didn’t already have one?
 
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bleedgreen said:
I mean it’s funny, but why are we doing it if there’s a chance they don’t match? His offense hasn’t come around and he’s a maybe at this point. We have enough centers this year, he doesn’t have enough offense to replace Vinny if/when he goes. Could be a good third center if we didn’t already have one?
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My first reaction when I saw this news was like, lol, Carolina is getting back at us. But then I saw the term, 6M 1 year, and I was like, nope, no way we match something like this, we take the picks. We will see what our "genious" GM (cough) do... lol

BTW, loved the $20 jab. But for KK accepting this on his contract shows something about him and his relationship to the team that I don't like very much...
 
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If Montreal takes the picks, great. Another good young player added to our pool of good young players. And we would have acquired the #3 pick from 3 years ago for a late 1st and 3rd. $6m is too much, but it was only a 1 year deal, I'm sure it will be lower on a multi year extension.

That said, I think its a good opportunity to possibly buy low on a guy with a ton of potential. Play him regularly with guys like Svech, Necas, Jarvis, etc, and he could explode.

Interesting play here. I really don't see a way this really backfires terribly on us.
 
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Paddyjack said:
My first reaction when I saw this news was like, lol, Carolina is getting back at us. But then I saw the term, 6M 1 year, and I was like, nope, no way we match something like this, we take the picks. We will see what our "genious" GM (cough) do... lol

BTW, loved the $20 jab. But for KK accepting this on his contract shows something about him and his relationship to the team that I don't like very much...
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The Internet says that he was pissed about being benched in the playoffs, and that's probably as good a reason as any. Even if MTL matches, I think this was a message that he's ready to move on.
 
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Svechhammer said:
If Montreal takes the picks, great. Another good young player added to our pool of good young players. And we would have acquired the #3 pick from 3 years ago for a late 1st and 3rd. $6m is too much, but it was only a 1 year deal, I'm sure it will be lower on a multi year extension.

That said, I think its a good opportunity to possibly buy low on a guy with a ton of potential. Play him regularly with guys like Svech, Necas, Jarvis, etc, and he could explode.

Interesting play here. I really don't see a way this really backfires terribly on us.
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IF he's 30 points.. but it's only 1 year so not too costly.. would hate that it cost a first though.
 
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Svechhammer said:
If Montreal takes the picks, great. Another good young player added to our pool of good young players. And we would have acquired the #3 pick from 3 years ago for a late 1st and 3rd. $6m is too much, but it was only a 1 year deal, I'm sure it will be lower on a multi year extension.

That said, I think its a good opportunity to possibly buy low on a guy with a ton of potential. Play him regularly with guys like Svech, Necas, Jarvis, etc, and he could explode.

Interesting play here. I really don't see a way this really backfires terribly on us.
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Backfires? He puts up 30 points next season, which is standard for him, and isn’t worth a 6.1 million QO. We give up a picks for one year of a bust 3OA. This is a heck of a gamble on an awesome petty play.
 
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Navin R Slavin said:
The Internet says that he was pissed about being benched in the playoffs, and that's probably as good a reason as any. Even if MTL matches, I think this was a message that he's ready to move on.
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Yeah I heard that too, & I agree.

I think it makes sense for Habs to not match. They won’t have to deal with the QO and he’s not worth that $. Plus they get an unprotected 1st (given it will probably be a high one) for their home draft next year. If it’s inevitable he’s leaving anyway, the compensation for the offer sheet isn’t a terrible return.
 
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user26 said:
Yeah I heard that too, & I agree.

I think it makes sense for Habs to not match. They won’t have to deal with the QO and he’s not worth that $. Plus they get an unprotected 1st (given it will probably be a high one) for their home draft next year. If it’s inevitable he’s leaving anyway, the compensation for the offer sheet isn’t a terrible return.
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Yep. It wasn't inevitable before, but it probably is now. Which is why I think the Habs don't match. Easier to let him go.
 
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Backfires? He puts up 30 points next season, which is standard for him, and isn’t worth a 6.1 million QO. We give up a picks for one year of a bust 3OA. This is a heck of a gamble on an awesome petty play.
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He's 21 years old. He's got plenty of room to grow and it's pretty stupid to not expect more growth as early as this season.
 
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Svechhammer said:
If Montreal takes the picks, great. Another good young player added to our pool of good young players. And we would have acquired the #3 pick from 3 years ago for a late 1st and 3rd. $6m is too much, but it was only a 1 year deal, I'm sure it will be lower on a multi year extension.

That said, I think its a good opportunity to possibly buy low on a guy with a ton of potential. Play him regularly with guys like Svech, Necas, Jarvis, etc, and he could explode.

Interesting play here. I really don't see a way this really backfires terribly on us.
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You don’t see a way it backfires on us when we gave a guy who had 5 goals and 20 pts in 56 games 6 million dollars plus a 1st/3rd?

Never mind, others have said the same.
 
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