Confirmed with Link: Canadiens Extend Jesse Ylonen (1-Year, 2-Way @ $775K)

[The Real Timo]

I would take Ylonen in my lineup ahead of Armia, Pitlick, Gallagher and Hoffman without thinking twice

Oh god. Pitlick is still with us? Which one? There is like 10 of them.

 

[1909]

Oh god. Pitlick is still with us? Which one? There is like 10 of them.

the famous Rem !!!!

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

the famous Rem !!!!

Where is Stimpy? I want Ren and Stimpy to have the pair.

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/renstimpy_30th-1280x600.jpg

Or you mean that new sky metro that started today. Reseau Electrique Metropolitain.

 

[Archijerej]

I don't get the 2-way part.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I think if they can't make a deal that makes sense, they'll just keep everyone and see how things play out at camp. If Ylonen, Farrell, Heineman force their hand, they'll perhaps consider doing something more drastic with the unwanted vets after camp.

Very good chance this is what will happen.

 

[WatchfulElm]

Where is Stimpy? I want Ren and Stimpy to have the pair.

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/renstimpy_30th-1280x600.jpg

Or you mean that new sky metro that started today. Reseau Eectrique Metropolitain.

Maybe we can rename him Metro Pitlick to ensure that he goes to Laval?

 

[Frenchy]

Kinda weird that it took so long to put him under contract for so little cash.

 

[morhilane]

I don't get the 2-way part.

It's because he has different salaries if he plays in the NHL ($775k) and AHL ($200k).

 

[Le Tricolore]

I would take Ylonen in my lineup ahead of Armia, Pitlick, Gallagher and Hoffman without thinking twice

I agree for 3 of those names, but Gallagher is still useful. He was solid when he came back from injury last year. I think the long off-season will do him well. I doubt he'll ever score 30 again, but if he can put up 15-20, I'll have no issues with him.

 

[Chili]

Kinda weird that it took so long to put him under contract for so little cash.

I'm wondering if a better contract was offered (i.e. two years) but the agent/player wants to make sure the contract is an easy one to claim off waivers if he ends up there and a team is interested.

 

[NewDef]

Can't think of any team that would be in the need for an unproven bottom 6 guy at the start of the season. All organizations have plenty of these guys around.
Is he starts the season in Montreal, and magically starts producing, and then the Habs want to send him down mid-season when a few teams are injury plagued; than it could happen. I just don't see any of that happening in the near future.

That 200k base AHL pay is likely going to make GMs think twice. I like him, somewhat, but I would'nt cry if the sweetener to get rid of Armia was Ylonen.

He's not a 4th liner, he could be a good 3rd liner at maturity. Me think him and Farell are nice players but likely not the future of the habs. However they can, as assets, help shape the roster of the future as trade value.

 

[Goldenhands]

I don't get the 2-way part.

To keep the kid hungry, that he will need to earn a roster spot and keep proving himself. Thats the right message to send and good for both parties. If Ylonen has a good season, he will be in a better position to negociate his next contract and Habs will keep unloading their bad contracts.

 

[Archijerej]

It's because he has different salaries if he plays in the NHL ($775k) and AHL ($200k).

I understand that. The thing is that he doesn't clear waivers with this contract IMO.

 

[BaseballCoach]

I understand that. The thing is that he doesn't clear waivers with this contract IMO.

Maybe that's what took so long to get the deal signed. Disclaimer: this is pure speculation. Hughes did not want to offer more than league minimum but probably wanted a more waiver claim-proof 2 year contract. Ylonen wanted to get to arbitration and did not want a 2 year deal. Hughes finally gave in but insisted on the two way.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Now that everyone who needed a contract is signed, hopefully HuGo can now focus on unloading some dead weight prior to the season.

In order to make room for guys like Ylonen, RHP, Heineman, and Farrell among others to battle for spots. Even if some end up in Laval, at least they will have a chance to make the team and not be forced down due to dead weight.

I'm pretty sure they are still trying to unblock the roster a bit but it might not be possible without sending a future. See below for the 14 teams who have more than $1M in cap space at the moment. Most teams are set and the teams who do have cap space are being called day after day probably. Habs are not escaping the Hoffman contract without paying a future like the Baily trade. Might cost more than the Baily trade at this stage because there is less cap space now than when the Baily traded happened.

If Ylonen, RHP, Heineman, Farrell, show up to camp and perform very well in preseason, just waive Hoffman and Armia. We owe them nothing and it would be on them for not performing to their contract.

I understand that. The thing is that he doesn't clear waivers with this contract IMO.

I don't think the contract will matter that much in terms of if he clears waivers or not. His future NHL potential matters more. Is he is top 6F, middle 6F, or bottom 6F.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

I agree for 3 of those names, but Gallagher is still useful. He was solid when he came back from injury last year. I think the long off-season will do him well. I doubt he'll ever score 30 again, but if he can put up 15-20, I'll have no issues with him.

Gallagher has been a valiant warrior and leader for this team for ten years. A player who always had limited stamina, time and injuries have now significantly eroded Gallagher's ability to contribute. We are saddled with this diminishing player at an annual cap hit of $6.5 million through the 2026/2027 season. While you may have no issues with him, I suspect management and many (most?) fans do. The signing of Gallagher to a six year, bloated contract approaches an Alzner level of incompetence. There is a reason why we are who we are.

 

[jrom]

the famous Rem !!!!

This one

 

[Team_Spirit]

It's Ylonen year god willing

 

[angusyoung]

Gallagher has been a valiant warrior and leader for this team for ten years. A player who always had limited stamina, time and injuries have now significantly eroded Gallagher's ability to contribute. We are saddled with this diminishing player at an annual cap hit of $6.5 million through the 2026/2027 season. While you may have no issues with him, I suspect management and many (most?) fans do. The signing of Gallagher to a six year, bloated contract approaches an Alzner level of incompetence. There is a reason why we are who we are.

If Gallagher were a horse,they'd of put him down long ago.

 

[rickthegoon]

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If Gallagher were a horse,they'd of put him down long ago.

Heck, if we applied that logic to the population at large, planets earth would be a lonely place

 

[angusyoung]

Heck, if we applied that logic to the population at large, planets earth would be a lonely place

Well, planet earth is severely overpopulated........................

 

[Le Tricolore]

Gallagher has been a valiant warrior and leader for this team for ten years. A player who always had limited stamina, time and injuries have now significantly eroded Gallagher's ability to contribute. We are saddled with this diminishing player at an annual cap hit of $6.5 million through the 2026/2027 season. While you may have no issues with him, I suspect management and many (most?) fans do. The signing of Gallagher to a six year, bloated contract approaches an Alzner level of incompetence. There is a reason why we are who we are.

The contract sucks. That doesn't take away from what Gallagher can do on the ice, though. He can still be effective in a middle six role, I think. He'll likely be traded or moved to Robidas Island in a few years when the team is ready to try to compete and needs the cap space, but for now he's a good vet to have around.

 

[BLONG7]

The contract sucks. That doesn't take away from what Gallagher can do on the ice, though. He can still be effective in a middle six role, I think. He'll likely be traded or moved to Robidas Island in a few years when the team is ready to try to compete and needs the cap space, but for now he's a good vet to have around.

Such a great competitor, but as most of us knew, he would age badly, and he has................there is no one in their right mind would have given him that contract................Bergevin has been a dunce on so many levels. Contracts he gave out, were mostly insane.......

Gally will be on Robidas/LTIR Island fairly soon.....

 

[WeThreeKings]

Such a great competitor, but as most of us knew, he would age badly, and he has................there is no one in their right mind would have given him that contract................Bergevin has been a dunce on so many levels. Contracts he gave out, were mostly insane.......

Gally will be on Robidas/LTIR Island fairly soon.....

Funnily enough.. before Gallagher got his extension, I mentioned on Twitter that we should trade Gallagher now because he won't age well like many players of his style before him (Ladd, Okposo, etc.)

He wasn't even tagged in the post, yet he blocked me on Twitter.. so he's definitely a guy who searches his own name on Twitter and can't handle mild criticism.

 

[Rapala]

It's Ylonen year god willing

Is it just me or does Jesse look really really soft in this shot. Something about the way his shoulders slope.