The Nightman
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Sorry but this makes no sense
It really doesn't. But hey, anything to justify Marc Bergevin's every move!
Sorry but this makes no sense
In 2015-16, he scored 5 goals in his first 6 games. He scored 9 in the last 76 games last season. He's scored 8 in 73 games this season.
17 goals in his last 147 games. 9.48 per 82 games. At $6 million/year ($3 millon @50% retained). No one will want him. Why would Vegas want him? The only team which is close to the salary cap floor is Carolina and they wouldn't have any need for him.
He's done. An absolutely terrible extension decision by MB. On par with his 4 year extension of Therrien. The Habs have a tough decision regarding his buyout. With Price's contract coming due, having an extra $2 million in buyout working against the cap in the first year of a Price deal may be a problem. I'd suck it up and buy him out anyway. Save $2 million overall and be done with him.
Gainey made it a policy and it was lunacy. BargainBin is arbitrary about it. I'd prefer arbitrary, to be honest.I remember the fans used to be frustrated with Bob Gainey because he almost never negotiated during the season.
Now we see the opposite with Bergevin, he extends Plekanec, Emelin, Desharnais, etc to glorious contracts almost as soon as he can.
I'm not sure if he'll ever be benched. Or if he is, it might hurt the team both on the ice (given his Dz starts and no one better to replace him defensively) and morale-wise as he could very well be a grumpy, unmotivated veteran.If he could wake up this team could be serious for the playoffs
Bench him for a few games wake him up
Depends how the FA market looks. I think dealing Pleks is very doable, even as a counter-weight for another contract. If we can get another defensive centre who is unwanted on a smaller but longer contract in return, it could be win-win. Or a tolerable lose-lose.That's not a terrible idea. Instead of paying 6 million next year, pay 2 million for each of the next two years, it's worth considering.
That said it's not really 4 million dollars in savings next year, as they need to bring in somebody to take that roster spot.
I remember the fans used to be frustrated with Bob Gainey because he almost never negotiated during the season.
Now we see the opposite with Bergevin, he extends Plekanec, Emelin, Desharnais, etc to glorious contracts almost as soon as he can.
Just itching to get to Worlds. NHL is just Plekachus training camp for whats more important to him
Isn't it curious how he always seems to lead (or be one of the leaders) the Czech Republic in scoring at tournaments, yet completely disappears in the playoffs for the Habs?
He's not being used properly... There was no reason to think his playoffs would be any different than his season. 28 points!!! Let him concentrate on his defense on the 3rd while contributing the odd goal. Take some pressure off Danault by adding AG as the second top 2 center... Asking PD to center the 1st with TP as your 2nd is crazy...
You'd think someone that is getting paid 6 million could handle more...
He's not being used properly... There was no reason to think his playoffs would be any different than his season. 28 points!!! Let him concentrate on his defense on the 3rd while contributing the odd goal. Take some pressure off Danault by adding AG as the second top 2 center... Asking PD to center the 1st with TP as your 2nd is crazy...
That's also not on him. That's on MB. But to be fair, no one could have predicted such a monumental offensive meltdown. But now that reality is what it is, they must adjust to it. He has no business on the top 6.
it's not even a question of 1st or 2nd or 3rd or 4th line or defensive duties, it's because he's playing very scared and soft, the guy has no courage whatsoever, he's useless on any line or any role
Vegas save us!
This guy sucks man. wtf