Speculation: Free Agency 2016 : Part II
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The Stamkos issue has another facet I find many are neglecting. The what if factor.
He has to have it in his head. Anyone in his position would. I know i sure would.
What if he signs in Montreal and they win the cup. Bringing the Cup back to Montreal in specific, and Canada in general, makes him an instant National celebrity and an even bigger one in Montreal.
Endorsement deals would be thrown at him like crazy.
Same if he signed in TO and brought them the Cup, only probably more so.
Talk about putting your stamp on hockey history.
He has to have it in his head. Anyone in his position would. I know i sure would.
What if he signs in Montreal and they win the cup. Bringing the Cup back to Montreal in specific, and Canada in general, makes him an instant National celebrity and an even bigger one in Montreal.
Endorsement deals would be thrown at him like crazy.
Same if he signed in TO and brought them the Cup, only probably more so.
Talk about putting your stamp on hockey history.
As for endorsement, if what was rumored about potential contracts with companies where Teachers Retirement plan has invested, this would be quite a game changer for the cap management of NHL teams.
Source/Idea: http://theleafsnation.com/2015/12/8/report-stamkos-to-leafs-possible-could-involve-indirect-payment
MXD
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I actually would like it, under two very specific conditions :
- 4th line duties only
- At a 4th line salary. Okay, elite 4th line salary, whatever that is.
That is probably unrealistic.
MXD
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I'm not quite sure Matt Martin is a better player than Paul Byron if you completely disregard agitation/physicality/enforcing.
Not the addition we are all waiting for but Martin would definitely improve our 4th line.
With that being said, he will sign for at least 2M$ per IMO.
With that being said, he will sign for at least 2M$ per IMO.
No way is Martin going to be cheap or the Islanders would have resigned him already.
CapSpace
Caufield is lit
Looks like Pirri, Colbourne, Wiercioch will not be qualified. Should we show interest in any of them ? Maybe Brett Connolly will it the market too.
Well, who's to say he wants to play there?
Anyways, I'm starting to feel like reporters are purposely linking the Habs to free agents to get more clicks lol.
Grate n Colorful Oz
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I havent facepalmed so much over a habs gm's work since the days of Houle.
No matter what Bergevin does this summer, if he cant get ONE bonafide top 6 forward, we won't get to the SCF. He should then get fired if Molson has any wits.
Still obsessed with grinders, yet we need a top 6 and someone to take the load on Subban's left side.
I'll wait a bit, but this isn't looking good at all.
Pretty sure I'd do a better job than he does.
Lebowski
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I'd be fine with Colbourne taking on the 3C spot if we can get rid of Desharnais somewhere else, but I don't think the Flames plan on letting Colbourne walk, coming out of a 44 points season...
As for Pirri and Wiercioch, no interest whatsoever from me.
Anyone else interested in Hamhuis on a short term deal? I think he'd be a great partner for Subban.
HeShootsHeScores
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You go all in or you don't. Hire all the rats. screw talent. Psychological war every game. Hire giant Bordeleau and habs might qualify has a legit wwe stable.
Since coming back from work, I've read that the Habs are talking with Weise and Martin. What the **** do we need more god damn 4th liners for? Why are they even talking to them? This is insanity lol.
He's not going to go anywhere but the west. That was also the condition of him waiving his NTC at the deadline (ultimately wasn't dealt). He wants to stay in the west.
He's not going to go anywhere but the west. That was also the condition of him waiving his NTC at the deadline (ultimately wasn't dealt). He wants to stay in the west.
sheed36
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I wouldn't mind this if the Habs could rid themselves of some of the other bottom 6 players. I'd much rather Martin than having Weise back and MT thinking he's a top 6 and belonging on the PP again.
3.0M for Martin
3.0M fo for Weise
Pacioretty - Desharnais - Shaw
Galchenyuk - Plekanec - Gallagher
Martin - Danault - Weise
Byron - McCarron - Mitchell
Flynn/Andrighetto
Grind these guys.
3.0M fo for Weise
Pacioretty - Desharnais - Shaw
Galchenyuk - Plekanec - Gallagher
Martin - Danault - Weise
Byron - McCarron - Mitchell
Flynn/Andrighetto
Grind these guys.
I wouldn't mind this if the Habs good rid themselves of some of the other bottom 6 players. I'd much rather Martin than having Weise back and MT thinking he's a top 6 and belonging on the PP again.
Certainly would love to add Martin and drop Byron. But Martin will likely be $2m+ which would be (another) insane signing.
Weise if welcome back as well on a short term at under $2.5m. Even that would be silly but Gallagher, Shaw, Weise would be good RW depth.
Pompeius Magnus
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At the right prize I would be quite happy with getting Martin. He's one of the best in the league at what he does and he's young. He'd be a vast improvement over most of our bottom 6 options, which we can easily discard.
Say what you want, but last year's team had no "push back" to them. Losing Prust who was adored in the room hurt tbe psyche of the team. Sure Prust was a bonehead at times and took stupid penalties and really slowed down, but guys play better when they know someone will have their back. Our 4th liners were all fast-skating lightweights....
Byron, Flynn, Mitchell - decent penalty killers but they don't aggravate, bring energy, intimidate or set a physical tone. Guys like Shaw, and an interest in Martin show that Bergevin wants to adjust the identity and culture. Nothing wrong with that if they can contribute as well if not better than the existing bottom-sixers.
sheed36
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After seeing Shaw's 6 year term and total dollars Martin probably had his agent contact MB ASAP.
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