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

[Le Tricolore]

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?

literally no one is saying to sign him for anything more than one year.

 

[Milhouse40]

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

Last year he played more than 21 minutes per game, which is way too much at this point.

Maybe he could still play 15-16 minutes a game with tons of PP....and we're not talking about him being a regular either. But hey, you never know...he might have one last run in him just like he could be completely done.

 

[jj cale]

Markov?

Let's just move on folks and remember the guy for what he was and not how it will end if we actually do sign him.

 

[Scrantonicity 2]

He’s done.

And he’d probably also be the best blueliner we have on the left side. That’s where we’re at right now.

You don't actually think that though, right?

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

You don't actually think that though, right?

I still think you have the best name on HFBoards.

 

[vokiel]

I would bring him back to play 10 games. Similar to what they did with Plekanec.

 

[The Real Timo]

Markov?

Let's just move on folks and remember the guy for what he was and not how it will end if we actually do sign him.

Why stop at Markov? Let's bring MAB back!!!

 

[Treb]

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

So why was Corey Locke never an NHL player?

No amount of IQ saves you from cement skates.

Markov was very meh in the KHL in 2018-2019, how can he be good in the NHL in 2019-2020? Legendary NHL player Paul Postma got double the points on the same team...

 

[Lucky Luke]

Markov could easily play 12 to 15 quality minutes per game.
If the price and term are reasonable, let's do it.

 

[Treb]

Markov could easily play 12 to 15 quality minutes per game.
If the price and term are right, let's do it.

Maybe as a table hockey skater. If Markov is almost too old for the KHL, he's too old for the NHL.

 

[Shawn Perry]

Bring him to camp on a PTO, take a good look; he may be able to play 10-12 mins and on the pp. if not, no harm.

 

[nhlfan9191]

Bring him to camp on a PTO, take a good look; he may be able to play 10-12 mins and on the pp. if not, no harm.

I’d rather not see him go out that way. He’s finished. I’d rather not see a guy who was as good as he was during our dark years get the Streit treatment, which is very likely what’ll happen. He’s two years older, been out of the league for two years. and the NHL was faster then ever a year prior. That’s not setting him up for success.

 

[groovejuice]

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

I'd play Markov into the season with reduced minutes, featuring time on the corpse of a power play. His aptitude with a man advantage is still exemplary.

If he can't stick it out, I'd love to see him as a D coach. Win - win I figure. If he chooses to return to Russia rather than coach, no harm done, and he'd have received the accolades he deserves for his career in Montreal.

He's near the top of most team D records and top ten in some all-player categories. He must certainly has earned his due.

 

[Runner77]

This may seal the deal. RDS is reporting that despite Markov's demonstrated interest in returning with the Habs, the feeling is not mutual.

One of Markov's agents told RDS that he's contacted the Habs several months ago and the Habs never responded.

The foregoing is expressed in the following quote:

Andrei Markov aurait démontré de l'intérêt à effectuer un retour avec le Canadien, mais ça ne semble pas réciproque.
L'un des agents du Russe, Sergei Isakov, a confirmé à RDS qu'il a contacté le tricolore il y a quelques mois et que le Canadien n'a pas donné suite.

https://www.rds.ca/hockey/canadiens...A3IgJ92FBxFj7y1doPb8P9Z0wyYkxF7xjqjDiWbOQJaus

Jeez, Markov who represented himself in his dealings with Bergevin when he became a UFA, now has more than one agent.

I'm expecting Dundon to make a move for him.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

literally no one is saying to sign him for anything more than one year.

right, neither was i?

 

[Demon Wolf]

My favourite Hab but it is time to move on.

Markov - Weber was a great first pairing.

 

[viceroy]

Can't be worse than Chiarot.

I think Chiarot will be decent for us. Like a better Benn.

Why stop at Markov? Let's bring MAB back!!!

Lumping Markov and MAB together is a pretty crappy comment. Disrespectful and shows you probably don't know squat about hockey.

So why was Corey Locke never an NHL player?

No amount of IQ saves you from cement skates.

Markov was never fast, not much speed to lose there. Plus Locke wasn't that smart, he didn't seem to be able to process the game fast enough for the NHL.

Maybe as a table hockey skater. If Markov is almost too old for the KHL, he's too old for the NHL.

I personally feel playing in the KHL did him no favours. Skating on that big ice probably wore him out.

 

[Saundies]

I'll always love Marky, but it's the same feeling as Pleks last year. No real point in bringing him back other than nostalgia and familiarity. I don't watch the KHL, so I can't tell you from personal eye-test experience that he's slowed, but the general consensus and logic/age dictates that the definitely has.

The game is faster than ever, and he's been gone for 2 years. It would be similar to the Streit signing in a way.

 

[Le Tricolore]

So why was Corey Locke never an NHL player?

No amount of IQ saves you from cement skates.

Markov was very meh in the KHL in 2018-2019, how can he be good in the NHL in 2019-2020? Legendary NHL player Paul Postma got double the points on the same team...

Not sure that comparing Corey Locke to Andrei Markov is fair. Markov is one of the best Habs' defensemen of all time. Corey Locke was someone people on this board thought might be good for a year or so but he never panned out for many reasons.

Markov obviously wouldn't be great now, but the team's lacking on PMD badly, and the PP was a joke last year. I don't think bringing in Markov would hurt at all, and might even help the powerplay a little bit. If it doesn't, then you move on like we did with Plekanec and Streit.

 

[angusyoung]

Such a sad evolution the way things went. Should have signed 2 years back and everything has soured now,much like Subban. Loved him for his time playing for the Habs,but not sure he can replace what is in the system now. A PTO would be the only way to go. He was a real good player for so many years and a super nice guy to boot. I recall years ago he was so concerned about not being offered a contract when it was more or less between him and Souray from what one of his Aunts told me. He really wanted to stay in Montreal,but MB took care of that.

 

[Forsead]

This may seal the deal. RDS is reporting that despite Markov's demonstrated interest in returning with the Habs, the feeling is not mutual.

One of Markov's agents told RDS that he's contacted the Habs several months ago and the Habs never responded.

The foregoing is expressed in the following quote:

Andrei Markov aurait démontré de l'intérêt à effectuer un retour avec le Canadien, mais ça ne semble pas réciproque.
L'un des agents du Russe, Sergei Isakov, a confirmé à RDS qu'il a contacté le tricolore il y a quelques mois et que le Canadien n'a pas donné suite.

https://www.rds.ca/hockey/canadiens...A3IgJ92FBxFj7y1doPb8P9Z0wyYkxF7xjqjDiWbOQJaus

Jeez, Markov who represented himself in his dealings with Bergevin when he became a UFA, now has more than one agent.

I'm expecting Dundon to make a move for him.

With how Bergevin is handling Markov case, who has been a loyal star, no wonder no UFA want to sign.

 

[Doc McKenna]

2 millions to Markov or 8 millions sleeping…..

Bergevin signed Steit, Hemsky, Semin and tons of other crap over the years that didn't worked out, that gave nothing to this team.
Worst case scenario, Markov becomes one of them…..not entirely sure i want that either but i would prefer to pay him to be in and out of the line-up than paying a guy like Peca or Folin.

AND….old or not, Done or not, i'm pretty sure Markov could still run a PP like he used to be. That could be a huge help.

Bring him back as the LW of the 4th line. play mostly PP and a few minutes here and there. 7 minutes a game should be fine ad I bet he would still get more goals than Mete did

 

[Bring Bak Damphousse]

This may seal the deal. RDS is reporting that despite Markov's demonstrated interest in returning with the Habs, the feeling is not mutual.

One of Markov's agents told RDS that he's contacted the Habs several months ago and the Habs never responded.

Thats just really pathetic if true, Bergevin doesn’t owe Markov a spot on the team. But not even replying to a long time hab is low, even for MB.

 

[Forsead]

Thats just really pathetic if true, Bergevin doesn’t owe Markov a spot on the team. But not even replying to a long time hab is low, even for MB.

Remember the snub job on Larry Robinson.

What will be the next step for Bergevin ? Talking shit about the late Jean Beliveau ? wtf.

 

[groovejuice]

This may seal the deal. RDS is reporting that despite Markov's demonstrated interest in returning with the Habs, the feeling is not mutual.

One of Markov's agents told RDS that he's contacted the Habs several months ago and the Habs never responded.

The foregoing is expressed in the following quote:

Andrei Markov aurait démontré de l'intérêt à effectuer un retour avec le Canadien, mais ça ne semble pas réciproque.
L'un des agents du Russe, Sergei Isakov, a confirmé à RDS qu'il a contacté le tricolore il y a quelques mois et que le Canadien n'a pas donné suite.

https://www.rds.ca/hockey/canadiens...A3IgJ92FBxFj7y1doPb8P9Z0wyYkxF7xjqjDiWbOQJaus

Jeez, Markov who represented himself in his dealings with Bergevin when he became a UFA, now has more than one agent.

I'm expecting Dundon to make a move for him.

Between Molson and Bergevin this storied franchise has gone from being universally referred to as "Classy" to a classless, bitter, arrogant and incompetent excuse for a hockey team.

Not even responding to the best defenseman this team has seen since Chelios is damning. and incredibly low brow. It's beyond embarrassing.