Rumor: Andrei Markov wants to return to the NHL next season, preferably with the Canadiens
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How about neither.
Markov for 10 games, notches his 1000th and end of story would be the best outcome.
Edgy
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Of all the reasons fans have not to be thrilled about the direction of the team, Markov taking Benn's place on LD isn't close to being one of them.
Thats really dumb.
If hes not good enough to play dont waste 10 games on him
And if he is good enough - play the full season.
stanley25
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Agreed,Habs missed the playoffs by very few points last year. Every game counts.
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Had the Habs made the playoffs last year instead of Columbus, Tampa might have won the cup, and maybe we wouldn't have had Cole Caufield... The Habs are nowhere close to contending. Let them get great assets for the near future, since that, at least, is starting to look real good.
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Still think Washington is an ideal place for him.
Could see him enjoying Vegas with Pacioretty too.
Could see him enjoying Vegas with Pacioretty too.
LeHab
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Bergevin confirmed Markov wont be getting a chance from Habs. Going with young guns.
https://www.rds.ca/hockey/canadiens...-markov-pour-faire-place-aux-jeunes-1.6921059
Hope he finds a new home elsewhere.
https://www.rds.ca/hockey/canadiens...-markov-pour-faire-place-aux-jeunes-1.6921059
Hope he finds a new home elsewhere.
If a 2019-20 Andrei Markov is your PP quarterback, I don't think your team is a contender.
Mere, Chiarot, or Kulak should not sit to play Markov. He was a great Hab but it’s time to move on.
The PP can be fixed without Markov.
The PP can be fixed without Markov.
What? Markov played second pairing with petry for 75% of that season, when he finally got moved to first pairing he suddenly looked "fatigued".
I love Markov, one of my all time favorite Habs, but he was a different player than Weber, and not as good (in 16-17). No way he could carry a top pairing with a partner of emelins caliber for 3/4 of the season like Weber did. No way.
There is no spot for him in the NHL
jellybeans
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Markov made his bed he had an offer of 1 year but wanted more end of story now the Habs as moved on.
NORiculous
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He walked away like a cry baby because he got his feelings hurt. All he needed to do is hire an agent and it would have gotten done (chances would have been much better anyway) but he was to dumb to do so.
Lots of respect for Markov but he let the fans down by playing dumb and only has himself to blame.
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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Time to move forward. Markov is too slow and demonstrated his lack of loyalty. Berg made the right hit call call
So much facepalm in this thread...I can’t believe the lack of respect from some fans for one of the greatest Habs defensemen in history.
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Grand Admiral Thrawn
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I just hope the Habs don't start the season with 1 PP goal in the 1st 10 games and the team Markov signs with is top 5 on the PP with him QBing the PP.
hotcarle
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Impossible. Who's scoring that 1 goal. Seriously, we did NOTHING to address the PP, which was atrocious and soul-sucking last year We have a shot to sign a guy, who could potentially help, for a contract you could easily bury in the minors if all goes badly.
I'm not seeing the downside here .is he going to steal ice time from our 5 #7 dmen we have filling out spots 3-6?
Forget Markov, reach out to Desjardins, Bird, or Chelios. Now that would be a great nostalgia signing. Let’s bring back all the old guys!
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pepperMonkey
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Wouldn't surprise me if any of them, including Markov, could out score (specially on the PP) the sad lot of LD's we currently have...
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CDN24
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I have the utmost respect for Markov but at the end of the day Time and tide wait for no man. He is too old. Signing takes up one of your 23 roster spots, that means an extra non waiver exempt person must be exposed to waivers to keep him, or a young guy like Mete gets sent down. Signing Markov means you probably have to choose between exposing a Rielly/Kulak or sending Mete down.
I'd be open to a PTO at most but at the end of the day is it worth delaying the development of a young guy or losing someone for 1 year of Markov who may or may not be able to play at this level. 2017 was a long time ago.
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Jul 2017 - Bergevin "Offer sent to Markov, there is no negotiation."
Aug 2019 - Some HF'ers "Naw, it's because he didn't have an agent to negotiate."
Sep 2019 - Bergevin "We aren't interested in signing Markov."
2021? - Some HF'ers "Naw, it's because he didn't have a better agent to get a deal done."
Aug 2019 - Some HF'ers "Naw, it's because he didn't have an agent to negotiate."
Sep 2019 - Bergevin "We aren't interested in signing Markov."
2021? - Some HF'ers "Naw, it's because he didn't have a better agent to get a deal done."
