Uh what? We have been looking for legit 1c and 2c for over 30 years and you want to put them on the wing? Sorry but thats just stupid. You develop them as centers so they work on there 200 ft game and face offs.I can't see danault getting moved. He's not as good as mtl fans make him out to be, however he's much better than any uninformed habs basher makes him out to be. It wouldn't at all be a bad idea to keep him as a good 2 way 2c and possibly move suzuki or kk to the wing for a year to allow for a bit more offensive freedom.
One of them on the wing wouldn't be a bad idea. Have them play center for pp1 and 2. It also allows for danault to play 2c. I mean, if pohling can come to camp in shape and you have him on the 3rd line with danault, that's a decent luxury. It's fine to disagree, but a 2nd line of potentially gallagher, danault, kk/Suzuki sounds like a well rounded line with a ton of potential. My 2 cents anywaysUh what? We have been looking for legit 1c and 2c for over 30 years and you want to put them on the wing? Sorry but thats just stupid. You develop them as centers so they work on there 200 ft game and face offs.
Pretty sure that Gally comment was twisted by some reporter to try to get it to read completely differently. The actual quote was just talking about how the young guys like KK and Suzuki are stepping up and how that's gonna weigh on his decision when it comes time to sign.Danault is sadly going to stay with the Habs - especially after Gallagher's comments from the other day. Domi will be the one out.
Suzuki and KK have 10ish good games and Montreal is ready to jettison Danault? Suzuki I can see moving forward as a 1c for the time being, but I wouldn’t count KK in so soon.
Suzuki was playing well all season. Kk on the other hand you are correct on.Suzuki and KK have 10ish good games and Montreal is ready to jettison Danault? Suzuki I can see moving forward as a 1c for the time being, but I wouldn’t count KK in so soon.
Suzuki and KK have 10ish good games and Montreal is ready to jettison Danault? Suzuki I can see moving forward as a 1c for the time being, but I wouldn’t count KK in so soon.
I saw Suzuki struggle a bit towards the end, but yes you are right, he did play well for a lot of the season.Suzuki was playing well all season. Kk on the other hand you are correct on.
He was our best player in the playins. Led the team in points and was a consistent offensive threat.I saw Suzuki struggle a bit towards the end, but yes you are right, he did play well for a lot of the season.
I saw Suzuki struggle a bit towards the end, but yes you are right, he did play well for a lot of the season.
Huh? Absolutely nothing you said makes sense! lolI can't see danault getting moved. He's not as good as mtl fans make him out to be, however he's much better than any uninformed habs basher makes him out to be. It wouldn't at all be a bad idea to keep him as a good 2 way 2c and possibly move suzuki or kk to the wing for a year to allow for a bit more offensive freedom.
My guess is Laine or Mantha . May be a good time to sell high on Danault . Anyone know a good third line checking center ?Take this as you may... A close friend of mine who is well-acquainted with someone who has ties within the organization just confirmed to me that Bergevin is going all-in to acquire us a "big scoring winger" in the coming days. Danault+ is the likely sacrifice. Bergevin does not want to wait, as free agency nears.
Danault would be a minor part of a deal for Laine. He's a solid C, but he's not even being considered as a 2C for the Habs. Also, Danault is a UFA in a year, so whichever team acquires him is paying full retail price on his next contract, which starts when he's 28 years old.My guess is Laine or Mantha . May be a good time to sell high on Danault . Anyone know a good third line checking center ?
I never intended to give the impression it would be a one for one deal . Your way way more emphasis could be dialed back though . You see the league out side of Winnipeg seems to be unclear about what laine’s got going on between the ears . You know like is he a team player or selfish , is he sulky or just gives that impression ? Does he actually care if he wins or loses ?Couple that with the fact he has to be qualified I believe at about 8.5 million plus and it’s not all that rosy of a picture from our seats outside of the prairies .Danault would be a minor part of a deal for Laine. He's a solid C, but he's not even being considered as a 2C for the Habs. Also, Danault is a UFA in a year, so whichever team acquires him is paying full retail price on his next contract, which starts when he's 28 years old.
Laine is an elite asset. The cost is way, way more than Danault.
Laine's qualifying offer is $7.5M, and he's an RFA for 3 more seasons. Thought you'd like to know.I never intended to give the impression it would be a one for one deal . Your way way more emphasis could be dialed back though . You see the league out side of Winnipeg seems to be unclear about what laine’s got going on between the ears . You know like is he a team player or selfish , is he sulky or just gives that impression ? Does he actually care if he wins or loses ?Couple that with the fact he has to be qualified I believe at about 8.5 million plus and it’s not all that rosy of a picture from our seats outside of the prairies .
According to the coaches ? Do you expect the coaches to say he’s a selfish spoiled brat . That wouldn’t be very smart now would it .Laine's qualifying offer is $7.5M, and he's an RFA for 3 more seasons. Thought you'd like to know.
Laine has been a model team player, according to his coaches. He likely wanted more top line minutes as a young player, which he got last season. But then again, Danault seems upset that he's not getting to play with better wingers or on the PP, so maybe he's the player with attitude problems.
If the point is to discuss a Habs trade for Laine, Danault isn't the place to start.
Given the discrepancies in ability, I would have to surmise another hot prospect or draft picks are being discussed in the talks. Big scoring wingers are costly and Winnipeg will want something damn good for the the future.According to the coaches ? Do you expect the coaches to say he’s a selfish spoiled brat . That wouldn’t be very smart now would it .
It’ll be interesting to see if it is Danault being packaged for Laine . Somehow I don’t think the pluses will meet up to your expectations. Maybe will get a chance to review it .
Take this as you may... A close friend of mine who is well-acquainted with someone who has ties within the organization just confirmed to me that Bergevin is going all-in to acquire us a "big scoring winger" in the coming days. Danault+ is the likely sacrifice. Bergevin does not want to wait, as free agency nears.