Confirmed with Link: Habs claim Kovacevic off waivers

[BaseballCoach]

True. But I'mmonterested in getting 1sts and simultaneously tankong to get Berard/Moshkov/Fantelli.

But if Matheson is playing very well he gets you way more than a late 1st in a trade.

We can't have rational discussion about what is best while some are intentionally advocating for what is worst but all the while teaming up with others who want the same thing but because they think it is best.

The result is a Tower of Babel.

I thought it was agreed that the tank thread would be the 2023 Roster, Schedule & Standings Thread.

 

[26Mats]

We can't have rational discussion about what is best while some are intentionally advocating for what is worst but all the while teaming up with others who want the same thing but because they think it is best.

The result is a Tower of Babel.

I thought it was agreed that the tank thread would be the 2023 Roster, Schedule & Standings Thread.

Ok I thought it was just in game day threads that you couldn't discuss what's best for the long term.

And this is the Kovacevic thread. Probably not the best thread to discuss the pros and cons of trading Matheson.

 

[SupRocket]

Nothing really groundbreaking, but fun little article in french about Kovacevic being a positive early season surprise.

Canadien – Sharks | Johnathan Kovacevic, la « belle surprise »

Que ceux qui connaissaient Johnathan Kovacevic avant que le Canadien ne le réclame au ballottage lèvent la main.

www.lapresse.ca

 

[Pat Riot]

Good job by HUGO. What a pick up from the waivers. Im very impressed by his play. He secured a spot on the line up for next season.

Guhle-Savard
Matheson-Barron
Xhekaj-Kovacevic
Harris

I would prefer Mailloux to simmer one year in the AHL before making the team

 

[DailyKaizen]

Nothing really groundbreaking, but fun little article in french about Kovacevic being a positive early season surprise.

Canadien – Sharks | Johnathan Kovacevic, la « belle surprise »

Que ceux qui connaissaient Johnathan Kovacevic avant que le Canadien ne le réclame au ballottage lèvent la main.

www.lapresse.ca

Written by katherine-harvey-pinard …any relation to rafael?

 

[Hins77]

Written by katherine-harvey-pinard …any relation to rafael?

This is his sister. I already met her during a DEK hockey game

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Good job by HUGO. What a pick up from the waivers. Im very impressed by his play. He secured a spot on the line up for next season.

Guhle-Savard
Matheson-Barron
Xhekaj-Kovacevic
Harris

I would prefer Mailloux to simmer one year in the AHL before making the team

He's got 2 more season at a pay below 1 mill.

He might be an option next deadline for a competing team looking for a cheap, but good bottom pairing d.

 

[Habs Icing]

He might be an option next deadline for a competing team looking for a cheap, but good bottom pairing d.

You mean like the Habs?

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

You mean like the Habs?

Habs will likely suck for the next few years unless they can swing a big trade, get lucky with draft picks and sign some solid ufas to not terrible, anchor type contracts.

Seems rather far fetched they'll be able to do so

 

[Pat Riot]

He's got 2 more season at a pay below 1 mill.

He might be an option next deadline for a competing team looking for a cheap, but good bottom pairing d.

If Hutson and Mailloux keep developing well. Kovacevic and Harris could be use as trade bait.

 

[417]

Habs will likely suck for the next few years unless they can swing a big trade, get lucky with draft picks and sign some solid ufas to not terrible, anchor type contracts.

Seems rather far fetched they'll be able to do so

Hoping the GM is a bit more optimistic then you are lol

 

[26Mats]

Good job by HUGO. What a pick up from the waivers. Im very impressed by his play. He secured a spot on the line up for next season.

Guhle-Savard
Matheson-Barron
Xhekaj-Kovacevic
Harris

I would prefer Mailloux to simmer one year in the AHL before making the team

If Matheson or Savard get a high offer from a team at the TDL, could we see:

Guhle - Matheson/Savard
Xhekaj - Barron
Harris - Kovacevic
Wideman

I don't think Matheson's value has peaked. But given Savard's age and the season he's having, his value may be higher than it's ever going to be.

If Hutson and Mailloux keep developing well. Kovacevic and Harris could be use as trade bait.

True, but you as also need cheap, reliable bottom pair D. If Guhle, Mailloux, and Hutson all hit high ceilings, they will each cost a lot against the cap.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Written by katherine-harvey-pinard …any relation to rafael?

Yes, they are siblings.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Hoping the GM is a bit more optimistic then you are lol

Well, Hughes better assemble a better team. By better I mean drastically better.

 

[417]

Well, Hughes better assemble a better team. By better I mean drastically better.

That’s his job…agreed.

 

[Andy]

Not the best puck handler, but he's quietly a solid bottom pairing D man. Too bad he isn't the best puck handler because he has a pretty good knack at pinching in the offensive line to stop the opposing team breakouts.

Such a quiet player. I think he'll have a decent career as a #6-7 d-man.

 

[Tyson]

Not the best puck handler, but he's quietly a solid bottom pairing D man. Too bad he isn't the best puck handler because he has a pretty good knack at pinching in the offensive line to stop the opposing team breakouts.

Such a quiet player. I think he'll have a decent career as a #6-7 d-man.

You can tell MSL likes and trusts him. He has been a decent pick up for sure.

 

[MilesNewton]

Good job by HUGO. What a pick up from the waivers. Im very impressed by his play. He secured a spot on the line up for next season.

Guhle-Savard
Matheson-Barron
Xhekaj-Kovacevic
Harris

I would prefer Mailloux to simmer one year in the AHL before making the team

like the pairing but they have a lovefest for harris so he will be playing higher and who knows with Xhekaj injury depending how bad it is how this plays out.

 

[MilesNewton]

Good job by HUGO. What a pick up from the waivers. Im very impressed by his play. He secured a spot on the line up for next season.

Guhle-Savard
Matheson-Barron
Xhekaj-Kovacevic
Harris

I would prefer Mailloux to simmer one year in the AHL before making the team

So who did you trade?

 

[Pat Riot]

So who did you trade?

This season at the deadline Edmundson has to go. Add picks, retained if you have to maximize his value.

Matheson and Harris could be traded if you see a deal you cant say no to.

In a couple of seasons if Hutson keep developing well the LD would be

Guhle
Hutson
Xhekaj

On the right side since we have no depth I would keep Savard. Seems like a good vet, block shots , can set a good example for the younger players.

 

[Bacchus1]

I'd take him for a 2nd before the deadline. We let him stew in our system and he is a nice dependable 3rd line D as a backup on a contending team. We can pick up another like him on next years waiver wire. But he really has done good by us. Anything less than a 2nd I'd probably balk at.

 

[Wateredgarden]

He's pretty good for a guy who hadle the puck like a hot potatoe. It's pretty insane he's that effective.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Probably discussed, but Dvorak was 90% on draws in that game.

 

[MasterMatt25]

Good job by HUGO. What a pick up from the waivers. Im very impressed by his play. He secured a spot on the line up for next season.

Guhle-Savard
Matheson-Barron
Xhekaj-Kovacevic
Harris

I would prefer Mailloux to simmer one year in the AHL before making the team

Harris as the 7th D? Despite posting such good analytics?

 

[SlafySZN]

Harris as the 7th D? Despite posting such good analytics?

Some here hates him for some reason. I think he has been the best rookie after Guhle.