Rumor: Andrei Markov's Agent Has Contacted Habs (Looking for $2M Contract)

[tankinstyle]

That's a possible scenario, for sure. It's unfortunate that Bergevin's modus operandi is all over the map. Disrespect and underappreciate Markov, then turn around and open the vault for Alzner. That couldn't have turned out worse.

Also don't forget that if we sign Radulov, we probably don't trade for Drouin so it's another 5.5M in cap space + we'd still have Sergachev + even less of a need to sign a scrub like Alzner.

 

[OldCraig71]

Also don't forget that if we sign Radulov, we probably don't trade for Drouin so it's another 5.5M in cap space + we'd still have Sergachev + even less of a need to sign a scrub like Alzner.

The team would be better today because of it. Drouin and Alzner have been a disaster and obviously Drouin is still on the team but give it time, this will get ugly this year, mark my words, better yet, bookmark it.

 

[InglewoodJack]

Hope they bring him back for year, even if it's just to fill a roster spot. We got some solid minutes out of a like 45 year old Mathieu Schneider, I think they can find a way to fit in markov.

 

[OldCraig71]

Hope they bring him back for year, even if it's just to fill a roster spot. We got some solid minutes out of a like 45 year old Mathieu Schneider, I think they can find a way to fit in markov.

The pp would be one area that would benefit from having Markov back.

 

[LeHab]

We could use a Markov like player on that abysmal PP but sadly time has passed. If he is willing to go on a try-out contract and we see how things go maybe but we really have to get an actual solution. Chiarot will turn to be another Alzner.

 

[pepperMonkey]

Sign him and let him play until his 1000th. It's what? 10 games? If he can still play after his 1000th, give him the year or two contracts. If he can't, either bury him in the AHL or better yet, let him retire as a Hab. Then offer a job with the Habs as, well, whatever. At the very least, to teach our team to at least sporadically score on the PP unlike today's tumbleweeds and dust bunnies...

 

[Runner77]

Too bad we didn’t have a poll for this.

 

[OnTheRun]

The simple fact that I wouldn't be against Markov coming back is pretty depressing.

What a shitty off-season...

 

[JuicyHam]

Wow I love ya Andrei but there's zero chance he should get 2 million unless it's like a thank you for your service and we aren't going to use the cap space.

 

[BLONG7]

IMO, I think Bergevin's to do list in the 2017 off season was too much for him to handle. He was negotiating with Radulov from Dec of 16 all the way to June of 17 and he had a **** load of other things to do. Not making an excuse for him but I do think he was frustrated and made a few mistakes.

A few mistakes..........you sir, are being kind. That awful summer nailed it for most....he should have been fired before that summer of mistakes...but certainly after it.

 

[groovejuice]

Also don't forget that if we sign Radulov, we probably don't trade for Drouin so it's another 5.5M in cap space + we'd still have Sergachev + even less of a need to sign a scrub like Alzner.

Yes. It simply goes to show that Bergevin's plan, if he actually has one, changes from day to day and one good transaction seems only to offset the last poor one.

Treading water. Not drowning nor moving forward.

 

[crazyd74]

I have no problems having him play his last 10 games and retire a Hab. Markov on the PP would still be better than what we have now.

 

[Skip Bayless]

No.

 

[Paddyjack]

Also don't forget that if we sign Radulov, we probably don't trade for Drouin so it's another 5.5M in cap space + we'd still have Sergachev + even less of a need to sign a scrub like Alzner.

Yes t oall this except the part with Alzner. Pretty sure he was already signed before all this crapfest.

 

[NORiculous]

Stop smoking whatever you did before posting this.

Its the heat. I don’t do/smoke anything.

But in any effect, I still think Habs should seriously pass.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

oh yeah cool, let's sign Markov 5 years too late when he's waaay past his prime.

how about 1-day contract to let him retire a Hab?

 

[DangerDave]

Have you been living under a rock or something? Not sure how else you could have missed the whole Bergevin-dog loyalty, take it or leave it, he should have had an agent fiasco and blame Markov for it.

He was offered a fair contract given his age and where the team was headed at that point. Neither party would budge so f*** it. He's a great player but he was done. Habs don't owe him anything

 

[TT1]

Can he still play? He could be a good stopgap until Romanov makes the jump.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Just give him one and let him reach 1000 games and if he's not very good, mutually agree to terminate the contract.

 

[frapp10]

Where is the room tho. I’d take him on a PTO and if he is better then Reilly then sign him

Mete Weber
Chariot petry
Kulak juulsen
Reilly folin

 

[Fixxer]

Where is the room tho. I’d take him on a PTO and if he is better then Reilly then sign him

Mete Weber
Chariot petry
Kulak juulsen
Reilly folin

He might not appreciate getting a PTO. He's played his whole NHL career in Montreal, being 40 and wanting a 2 million contract...

 

[CalgarySnow]

It would be worth it more for what he could do for the defence off the ice. Give him time in the 10 games he needs to get to 1000 and retire a Hab. Jagr was a huge help to the young Flames players off the ice Markov could do the same, it’s not like we don’t have the cap space, I say yes bring him back.

 

[webersshot]

It would be worth it more for what he could do for the defence off the ice. Give him time in the 10 games he needs to get to 1000 and retire a Hab. Jagr was a huge help to the young Flames players off the ice Markov could do the same, it’s not like we don’t have the cap space, I say yes bring him back.

Me too. Do it

 

[M.C.G. 31]

He’s so done at this point but he’d still be in our top-6 because of how weak we are on the left side.

I’d only be willing to sign him super cheap so he can play 10 games here to hit 1000 and then terminate the deal and he can retire.

 

[Habsawce]

At 50 years old, Markov is better than anything they have on the left side. His hockey IQ makes up for any speed deficiencies.