Speculation: Habs Interest in Konstantin Okulov
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I think Habs gonna sign Marchenko instead of Okulov. They need a d-man to replace Folin, and marchenko has the size and enough NHL experience to play that role while making Romanov's transition to NA hockey smoother.
They don't need a Folin replacement, they need a massive upgrade.
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montreal
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I don't think it's a ploy as they knew he wasn't coming over last year and yet there were rumors they tried to sign him for this season.
I think Romanov to the Habs just more or less a done deal, baring a really high late stage offer by CSKA that is just too good for Romanov to turn down as his contract is up in less then 6 weeks.
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Another potential block in the patchwork quilt that is the Montreal Canadiens.
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How important is it to have a fellow Russian in the room for a young guy learning the nhl ropes?
It might be something to ask Andrei Markov. In his early time, he had petrov here. I sort of remember petrov taking him under his wing, but I don't know exactly how impactful it was to his development early on.
It might be something to ask Andrei Markov. In his early time, he had petrov here. I sort of remember petrov taking him under his wing, but I don't know exactly how impactful it was to his development early on.
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Until we get a real GM, this is what we get...no plan no vision, just patch the pot holes....
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think along the lines of Sekac, it would be a gamble that he can turn into something but it would be more of a long shot. I'd love it though if it meant they kept Kotka in Laval for the start of next year just to see how he does over the first few months. Keep him away from Julien until he gets his confidence going full unless of course he rips it up big time at camp/preseason.
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The thing is we've been down that path so many times and while we often screwed up, Sekac, Semin, Kassian, some other times it was well worth it Fleischmann and Weise, who we converted beautifully.
These moves do not move the needle however.
It's all good to go for those guys, but honestly I don't give two craps about it. We need power moves.
This is so frustrating as I had the same discussion with @417 when we signed Semin. I was through with Bergevin back then already, it was obvious back then this guy was freestyling.
Season is in limber now so I guess there's nothing to do with the NA market for now the pause.
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Da Bergevin way....8 yrs and counting....year 9 coming up, soon be using words, like woulda coulda shoulda, and hope.....not really the way to build a team, but Mol$on hasn't grown a set yet, so.............
