Rumor: Friedman: “Habs management has been told to rebuild and stock up on picks and prospects.”

[Captain Mountain]

If what Friedman wrote is true, and really I have no reason to believe anything he says since he has mastered the art of saying a whole lot without actually meaning anything, then we should all be thrilled with this news.

It's what we wanted, it's what we wanted to hear at the end of season press conference...

Yet now some are complaining about it...smdh

People wanted to hear that Bergevin had been relieved of his duties and the team would be initiating a GM search. Of course people are still complaining.

The only thing it helps is people's opinions of Moslon, because if true then he isn't entirely focused on getting playoff revenue and recognizes the team sucks and has to many holes.

 

[417]

Because our GM does NOT know what he is doing...why give him more rope? The next thing you know, he will be getting a nother 5 yr extension, for his failures...

We, are not in charge of giving him more rope...he has it.

So at least, if we're to believe what Friedman wrote, he's going about it the right way.

I mean, what else can we ask for as fans if the owner doesn't want to fire the GM?

 

[BLONG7]

I'm not disagreeing. All I'm saying is, he hasn't really done a rebuild. The team he got 6 years ago, was a good club that had a weird year. The base was there. Yeah, he tore it apart through incompetence, but he still hasn't done a rebuild. At the end of the day, it's not like we have a choice anyway, so I choose to be optimistic; otherwise, what's the point in even paying attention.

I gave the benefit of the doubt, for the first 3 seasons..............he made a mess of it all, by not doing a good job...sorry, just can't trust a clown...

 

[Zorba]

So I guess Weber and price are gonna be traded right?
You can’t rebuild with these 2 guys and their salaries
If we’re rebuilding 7 years into Bergevins regime , then this team is more f***ed than I thought
There’s gonna be a lot of empty seats in the bell centre

 

[Zorba]

We, are not in charge of giving him more rope...he has it.

So at least, if we're to believe what Friedman wrote, he's going about it the right way.

I mean, what else can we ask for as fans if the owner doesn't want to fire the GM?

Then the owner is a complete Buffoon just like we thought he was

 

[417]

People wanted to hear that Bergevin had been relieved of his duties and the team would be initiating a GM search. Of course people are still complaining.

The only thing it helps is people's opinions of Moslon, because if true then he isn't entirely focused on getting playoff revenue and recognizes the team sucks and has to many holes.

But he wasn't...why keep torturing yourself by repeating it constantly?

Would I like someone else with an actual plan that he can implement in place? Yes of course...

But i'll settle for the guy in place, doing better than he has in the past (which of course, is not impossible).

 

[Rockomax]

God I hope this is the case, maybe Molson has seen the light...

I would absolutely be trading anyone on expiring contracts, it doesn't need to be right away though. Some players need to build back some value.

Players like Weber and Price don't need to be tossed right away, lots of time on them.

Lots of time on them, which makes them the most valuable. Because of this, they should return the highest quality assets, hence the idea of letting them go. Expiring contracts is good to get small pieces.

 

[Zorba]

I'm of the opinion that competing AND stockpiling assets should go hand in hand...that ensures success that's more long term and viable.

A team should always have an eye on the present and the other on the future.

We have zero assets to get a centre or a dman so you can’t look at the present to compete
This team is a mess

 

[Tuggy]

I don't put much stock into what Friedman says. He says A LOT of stuff.

 

[417]

We have zero assets to get a centre or a dman so you can’t look at the present to compete
This team is a mess

Woah...I completely disagree there.

with Max Pacioretty, #3 overall pick, 4 2nd round picks...the Habs have more than enough assets to acquire a centre or dman.

 

[CHwest]

I have a tough time believing it. Why would you hand the keys to a guy that ran your franchise into the ground? Makes sense if you bring someone new in, but the binman has proven his ineptitude. Hope that's a word.

 

[scrubadam]

Lol, why now? Why? Why didn't we do it last year? Why on earth did we sign Price to a bajillion dollars, and trade away our top D prospect if we were just going to rebuild next year?

This is now crying over the rumour of spilled milk, and in case it is true, it's better late than never: but **** me, why didn't we do this earlier?

Pretty simple.

Last year we finished first in the division with 100 points but were disapointed by being eliminated in the 1st round. You don't tank then.

This year we finished 3rd last. Thats a good point to start tanking.

 

[habsgirl5000]

when MB was first hired, one of the first things out of his mouth was "build through the draft"

if he would have stuck to those words and that strategy, we would be in a much better position today

 

[Runner77]

Coaching yes, but as for management personnel they’re all pretty much still here. Larry freakin Carriere still has a job for crying out loud. Mellanby, Lapointe, Churla etc..Pretty much the same country club with only Dudley gone.

Pro and amateur scouting need an overhaul. The clean-up is far from done.

 

[Runner77]

This guy is full of it. Who is MB trying to deceive? Buffalo? Carolina? A smoke screen. For what purpose.

Idiot in the room continues to look for the idiot in the room.

 

[Habaneros]

I'm not disagreeing. All I'm saying is, he hasn't really done a rebuild. The team he got 6 years ago, was a good club that had a weird year. The base was there. Yeah, he tore it apart through incompetence, but he still hasn't done a rebuild. At the end of the day, it's not like we have a choice anyway, so I choose to be optimistic; otherwise, what's the point in even paying attention.

go back and read the 2012 letter to fans from Geoff Molson....

Then remember listening to our new GM say will build thru the draft...


hmmmm....that wasnt 30 days ago he said that...lol

 

[417]

Pro and amateur scouting need an overhaul. The clean-up is far from done.

Or at the very least - a shift in philosophy.

 

[Runner77]

I'll believe it when I see it

Fool me once, shame on me.

Fool me 350 times ...

 

[CHwest]

Or at the very least - a shift in philosophy.

They're moving on from character to attitude. What could go wrong.

 

[Habsawce]

go back and read the 2012 letter to fans from Geoff Molson....

Then remember listening to our new GM say will build thru the draft...


hmmmm....that wasnt 30 days ago he said that...lol

I guess I'm just not as invested as you guys. I don't actually care all that much these days what they do, I'm just here for something to do as a hobby.

 

[Andy]

Would like to have a rebuild under a completely different management staff to get an entire clean slate, but I'll take what I can get at this point.

 

[Habaneros]

Would like to have a rebuild under a completely different management staff to get an entire clean slate, but I'll take what I can get at this point.

which is a trap....Leafs got it right finally when they did what?Yup cleaned house and put in people who knew what the heck they was doing...people who where WINNERS.......

Oilers fans, was sold on a rebuild.....been about 12 years and still no results....

It is not as simple as saying lets rebuild,.....ask NYI FANS....

Go ask Arizona fans about there rebuild...

ask Buffalo Sabers fan about there rebuild...

 

[Zorba]

Woah...I completely disagree there.

with Max Pacioretty, #3 overall pick, 4 2nd round picks...the Habs have more than enough assets to acquire a centre or dman.

Pacioretty is not Getting you an accomplished Centre
Trading the 3rd overall pick is just idiotic
Sergachev and subban were traded for a winger and another dman
Those two assets shoulda been used to get a centre

 

[417]

which is a trap....Leafs got it right finally when they did what?Yup cleaned house and out in people who knew what the heck they was doing...

Oilers fans, was sold on a rebuild.....been about 12 years and still no results....

It is not as simple as saying lets rebuild,.....ask NYI FANS....

Go ask Arizona fans about there rebuild...

ask Buffalo Sabers fan about there rebuild...

Not every team who cleans house gets it right...

 

[CauZuki]

I don't put much stock into what Friedman says. He says A LOT of stuff.

Friedman is a hack , he loses more reputation points every article he posts.

He's at about -500 right now.