HF Habs: Official Montreal Canadiens Off-Season Thread

[Le Barron de HF]

Lindholm, Hanifin and that 2nd OA.

for

Galchenyuk, Lindgren, 2 2nd rounders and the 3rd OA.

How far off would we be?

Don't think that's enough. Objectively, Galchenyuk and Lindholm cancel each other out. Taking Darling's contract off their hands would help.

 

[theghost1]

Niemi will go back to being trash next season. You can all quote me on it and feel free to flame away if I'm wrong.

Technically and positionally, he is an absolute mess. I'll give him props for playing well this season, but my stance is that it's not sustainable, and I would be very surprised if his play even comes close to warranting the contract he signs.

Yes,Niemi is slow i would sign a younger goalie like UFA Michael Hutchinson.

 

[Runner77]

Don't think that's enough. Objectively, Galchenyuk and Lindholm cancel each other out. Taking Darling's contract off their hands would help.

I was looking for an offset. Glad you saw through it, was hoping to line up pieces for the groundwork leading to a deal.

How do you guys feel about Lindholm? A good plan B if we don't land a better no. 1C or can he really be counted upon as a 1C? I'm not terribly excited by players who have not produced very high offensive numbers, especially considering how this team is scoring-challenged.

 

[Runner77]

What the hell is this tweet from the Habs' account:



Are they telling us that the Drouin nightmare is going to continue next year?

 

[Maitz]

Lindholm, Hanifin and that 2nd OA.

for

Galchenyuk, Lindgren, 2 2nd rounders and the 3rd OA.

How far off would we be?

I don’t know but still far I guess, Hanifin in the deal change a lot of things...

 

[G0bias]

What the hell is this tweet from the Habs' account:



Are they telling us that the Drouin nightmare is going to continue next year?

Man this org is so bush-league top to bottom.

 

[yianik]

Gallagher, Galchenyuk, 3rdOA, 38th pick for Hanifin, Lindholm and 2nd OA.

 

[1909]

Gallagher, Galchenyuk, 3rdOA, 38th pick for Hanifin, Lindholm and 2nd OA.

No way Jose !!!

 

[yianik]

No way Jose !!!

Like ripping our heart out ? Gallagher would especially be a big loss, but if you want those pieces this is what I think it takes.

 

[1909]

Like ripping our heart out ? Gallagher would especially be a big loss, but if you want those pieces this is what I think it takes.

Carolina might want Zadina over Svechnikov anyway. So...

And Gallagher is the hearth and soul of this team (which means Habs are in deep shit...)

 

[Adam Michaels]

Just updated the original post to add the hiring of Bouchard, the firings of Nick Carriere and Donald Dufresne, and the change of status for Larry Carriere.

 

[Vachon23]

the offseason started really well ! next 2 moves that need to be make: Churla and Crawford out !

now it need to continue with a good draft and good offseason move with the team on the ice !

but by now really happy of the start of this offseason.

 

[Runner77]

the offseason started really well ! next 2 moves that need to be make: Churla and Crawford out !

now it need to continue with a good draft and good offseason move with the team on the ice !

but by now really happy of the start of this offseason.

It makes sense to line up as much management talent you can get, especially when they are highly sought like Ducharme and Bouchard.

However, we need to give Bouchard assets to work with. I'm really looking forward to what kind of players will be made available to Bouchard, to start next season. I'm betting we're going to see a more eclectic mix of undrafted players at this year's summer camp -- some of whom will be Bouchard recommendations.

 

[The Great Weal]

A trade with the Canes just makes so much sense.

 

[Adam Michaels]

A trade with the Canes just makes so much sense.

There may be other fits. But I think Carolina and Florida could be Habs' best trading partners now.

 

[NotProkofievian]

A trade with the Canes just makes so much sense.

Go on...

 

[Beer and Chips]

We've now accumulated a number of 3rd and 4th line center prospects, and right D defence prospects. Slight overkill or overreaction perhaps but hopefully the draft will pick up prospects for the other positions to keep Laval moving forward.

 

[The Great Weal]

Go on...

It could involve players and/or picks

 

[Price is Wright]

Carolina might want Zadina over Svechnikov anyway. So...

And Gallagher is the hearth and soul of this team (which means Habs are in deep ****...)

Remove the heart and this club can definitely get to a 31st finish then.

 

[blarneylad]

We've now accumulated a number of 3rd and 4th line center prospects, and right D defence prospects. Slight overkill or overreaction perhaps but hopefully the draft will pick up prospects for the other positions to keep Laval moving forward.

Honestly my strategy would be Zadina 3rd and than draft only Center and defence in the 2nd. Left defence to clarify

 

[hotcarle]

Just updated the original post to add the hiring of Bouchard, the firings of Nick Carriere and Donald Dufresne, and the change of status for Larry Carriere.

Nick carriere was so qualified though , what with his one season coaching division 8 NCAA hockey . And the results , they were so good! We're not running a trust fund here.

 

[hotcarle]

Honestly my strategy would be Zadina 3rd and than draft only Center and defence in the 2nd. Left defence to clarify

They really isolated d in 2007. Ended up with Mcdonagh , Subban , y. Weber, Nicholas Torp. Good haul.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

A trade with the Canes just makes so much sense.

If the Canes aren't trying to get that Necas/Zadina combo, I do hope we are. Not sure what it would take. I think I'd give them Price straight up for him.

 

[Omar]

I can see Pacioretty going in a deal for Teravainen. Habs have been high on him since his draft year, he plays center and Bergevin is from the Blackhawks organization.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

If the Canes aren't trying to get that Necas/Zadina combo, I do hope we are. Not sure what it would take. I think I'd give them Price straight up for him.

Necas is probably just behind Aho and Slavin when it comes to untouchables. Canes have lacked a 1C for a few years now, and Necas has the best chance of becoming that. I would be absolutely floored if they moved Necas and it wasn't as part of a deal for a young center with more potential / more proven than Necas.

I can see Pacioretty going in a deal for Teravainen. Habs have been high on him since his draft year, he plays center and Bergevin is from the Blackhawks organization.

I'm not sure what that buys Carolina though. Maybe a few more goals, but Teravainen has excellent chemistry with Aho, is only 23 years old, took a huge step in his development this year with 23 goals and 64 points and is an RFA. I don't see a reason for the Canes to move a player like that for Pacioretty, who is a UFA in 1 year and will be commanding a huge payday at the age of 31 years old when his next contract begins.