fixed for you.Two of them went in. One came out.
Ladies and gentlemen, your winner, of the first line centtttteeeerrrrr position:
PHIL the thrill Dannnnnaaaauuulllttttt
This is the contract offer I would make Danault:
"Phil, you see what is going on out there. You know I'm not lying to you when I say the financial uncertainty is huge. Look at what Taylor Hall did, betting on a one-year deal and hoping to do better another time. Other guys signed for longer but for much less money than they would have got a year ago. Phil, you are an important piece for us, and we want to respect your wishes when it comes to timing. You can pick whatever number of years you want, up to four, at $4.75M. Whatever you pick, we will sit down and work out a fair extension when the time comes, and circumstances are hopefully better. Let us know soon, please, as we think we are putting together a pretty special team and you can be a part of it."
OK, but I really don't think around the league he has that much more value than Toffoli.This quote would be easily followed by “Ill test the market.”
OK, but I really don't think around the league he has that much more value than Toffoli.
That's the thing though... the guy doesn't just want to "fill in." He wants those minutes. And in my opinion, he's not a good enough offensive player that warrants those minutes.The chances of Suzy or KK having a couple stretches of inconsistent play this year is high and it will be nice to have Phil there as a veteran Center to fill in when they do. Such a smart, responsible player
Absolutely, and it's no big deal either. He is a perfect 3rd line C, especially outside of Montreal. He has way more value to the Habs, than in any other market. That works in Phil and the teams favor.This quote would be easily followed by “Ill test the market.”
That line is one of the best in the league and our scoring issues haven't been because of them, it was moreso the surrounding cast.That's the thing though... the guy doesn't just want to "fill in." He wants those minutes. And in my opinion, he's not a good enough offensive player that warrants those minutes.
There's a reason we have a hard time scoring, and it's because our #1 C currently doesn't drive offense.
That's the thing though... the guy doesn't just want to "fill in." He wants those minutes. And in my opinion, he's not a good enough offensive player that warrants those minutes.
There's a reason we have a hard time scoring, and it's because our #1 C currently doesn't drive offense.
That line is one of the best in the league and our scoring issues haven't been because of them, it was moreso the surrounding cast.
Given how our team is setup, matchup based, there's going to be lots of minutes to be spread around. With our new acquisitions, Phil will still be able to play with quality players that will continue to put up points. Hopefully that's enticing enough for him.
It's definitely not because of the line collectively, or even because of Phil Danault. But when have you ever watched a game and been like "Phil Danault has really taken over this game."That line is one of the best in the league and our scoring issues haven't been because of them, it was moreso the surrounding cast.
Given how our team is setup, matchup based, there's going to be lots of minutes to be spread around. With our new acquisitions, Phil will still be able to play with quality players that will continue to put up points. Hopefully that's enticing enough for him.
He'll get those assignments anywhere he goes given his great defensive skillsetEnticing enough? I don't know... pretty sure he'll get defensive assignments all year, PK to the max while the Suzuki and KK lines get OZ faceoffs and PP time. Ding, Toffoli! Ding, Anderson! All year, could be annoying for Danault on a contract year. Have fun covering Matthews, Phil.
He'll get those assignments anywhere he goes
Sign Haula to play 3rd line LW.
If KK and Suzuki continue their rise, and PD doesn't want to accept 3rd line terms, then Haula can move from wing to center.
You’re overestimating the time it will take for the young centers to develop.Thing is, it's not 3rd line terms really. His TOI will likely still reflect 1 / 1B centre deployment this season. Then next season, and possibly in 2022-23 as well, it will reflect 2C deployment. Then for year #4, and years following that if applicable, he is firmly a 3C.
This is all because he needs to ease the defensive matchup burden on Suzuki and KK for a few years, still. He's young enough to do it for those few years and KK should be mature enough at the end of those few years to take on the other teams' top 2 lines.
You’re overestimating the time it will take for the young centers to develop.
Suzuki is ready. He kills penalties and gets an abundance of dzone starts.
KK is likely a year or two away from rounding out his game.
2 years before PD is 3rd behind these guys. They’ll be better in short order. No 1B crap.
Same, but don’t forget ... you still have 1 season of PD.I agree on Suzuki. Less optimistic on KK. Maybe you'll be right in the end.