Proposal: Brian Boyle vs Kovalchuk
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HabsQC
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Is none of them an option ? We have no room for them really. Maybe Boyle takes Evans's spot but I think Id rather keep the money and try Evans there.
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I haven't watched Boyle lately, and not sure how much he has left in the tank. It could be a signal in itself that he hasn't signed anywhere yet.
But he is probably the better fit right now. The habs never replaced Thompson after they traded him, so unless they are okay with having Evans down the middle, I think he's the type of guy they would be looking for.
But he is probably the better fit right now. The habs never replaced Thompson after they traded him, so unless they are okay with having Evans down the middle, I think he's the type of guy they would be looking for.
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Please bring back Kovalchuk! One of the only entertaining player we had since Radulov.
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The habs are already super young at center. Danault is the elder statesman, and he's only like 27.
Then you got Suzuki, KK, and Evans down the middle, all in their early 20s. When a center gets injured, whose next? Is it poehling? He's also early 20s.
I wouldn't be shocked if they look for a veteran presence at 4C. Due to injuries and a condensed schedule, I think Evans will still get his games in too.
As for poehling, I think he should be kept in the AHL for now. Montreal is not in a position where they have to rush him up, particularly if they do get a veteran replacement for Thompson.
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Boyle is easier to put into a specific role so l'd go with him I guess. I'd rather give Evans a crack at the regular 4C spot though but I'll admit I have a bit of a bias for the kid.
That’s why I said one of the only...in those 3 weeks he was with us he brought more drama and excitement to this team than the majority of the players in our roster.
I’d take both as extra forwards. Beats Weal and Belzile. Let Poehling start in the AHL unless he has a very good camp and when he shows he can stick with the big boys then make a move
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Sign Kovalchuk to a 1 year 700k deal.
Trade Byron, so we have more cap space next year and the year after to sign all our UFA's and RFA's.
Put Kovalchuk at LW, on the 3rd line.
Offseason complete.
Tatar Danault Gallagher
Drouin Suzuki Toffoli
Kovalchuk Kotkaniemi Anderson
Lehkonen Evans Armia
Belzile
Trade Byron, so we have more cap space next year and the year after to sign all our UFA's and RFA's.
Put Kovalchuk at LW, on the 3rd line.
Offseason complete.
Tatar Danault Gallagher
Drouin Suzuki Toffoli
Kovalchuk Kotkaniemi Anderson
Lehkonen Evans Armia
Belzile
If the idea is to bring a vet for the kids, I rather get a skilled guy like Kovalchuk.
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I can't see many teams wanting to trade for Byron and his contract - lot's of decent UFA's they could have for nothing on cheaper contracts
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He did have some nice games, but he also had some where he was invisible........add another year on his clock, not sure he can handle another season, even if it is a short one, his time with the Caps was underwhelming...
Absolutely agree though, he did excite everyone for a couple of weeks...
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Boyle.
Big, but slow. Great on faceoffs and in front of the net and a little more toughness might be needed in the all Canadian division with Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa all getting, or still rather tough
Big, but slow. Great on faceoffs and in front of the net and a little more toughness might be needed in the all Canadian division with Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa all getting, or still rather tough
I think the Julien connection with old Carl Soderberg might be in play.
4 th line center
6’3” 210lbs
Wins faceoffs
Defensive
Coming off 16-23-17 goals in last 3 seasons.
4 th line center
6’3” 210lbs
Wins faceoffs
Defensive
Coming off 16-23-17 goals in last 3 seasons.
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I would be in favor of this if there was some sort of guarantee that Soda wouldn't play over Kotkaniemi... 1 year 1 million I'm game, would have to move some money around though
26Mats
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It would seem they're ready to give Evan's the job, and they don't want to deny him the opportunity.
From a team depth standpoint, it would make more sense to start Evan's in Laval, since he's waiver exempt, but have him ready to be called up in case of injury. Then you sign a cheap vet as 4c. But it seems they think he's NHL ready and don't want to deny him an NHL spot.
