Friedman: Habs interested in Alex Wennberg

[The Great Weal]

Assuming Josh Anderson ever recovers. Also, Anderson has another year on his deal

He's already recovered... His trainer, himself, and the Habs have said that. I'm sure they know more about his condition than you do. As if another deal makes up for the significant difference in player quality.

 

[SEALBound]

If there is a team that would be willing to put Wennberg right back in the position he was just bought out from, it's Montreal. I would be terrified if I was Montreal fans.

 

[Archijerej]

If Wennberg is in, Danault is obviously out.

Obviously not.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Play on the third have our 4th line be
Lehk-Evans/free agent-byron

Nope.

Our center line is as follows:

Suzuki
Danault
Kotka
Evans

No room for Wennberg. Unless he wants to play 4th line C at which point we wouldn't pay more than 1-1.5 mill which wennberg won't have interest in.

 

[Zynbanejad]

They gonna give him 7x7?

 

[Michoulicious]

Nope.

Our center line is as follows:

Suzuki
Danault
Kotka
Evans

No room for Wennberg. Unless he wants to play 4th line C at which point we wouldn't pay more than 1-1.5 mill which wennberg won't have interest in.

Wennberg is in no way a 4th line player. He's a PP guy.

Only way he's in is if Danault is out.

 

[CapSpace]

Wennberg is in no way a 4th line player. He's a PP guy.

Only way he's in is if Danault is out.

True. Maybe Danault to Vegas for Tuch since Stastny is gone and Montreal drafted the younger Tuch?

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Wennberg is in no way a 4th line player. He's a PP guy.

Only way he's in is if Danault is out.

Hey I'm not arguing.
I'm with you... Wennberg isn't signing in Montreal

 

[Captain97]

Nope.

Our center line is as follows:

Suzuki
Danault
Kotka
Evans

No room for Wennberg. Unless he wants to play 4th line C at which point we wouldn't pay more than 1-1.5 mill which wennberg won't have interest in.

He plays Lw as well. Having an extra centre who is comfortable playing wing is a huge asset in case of injuries.

 

[Michoulicious]

True. Maybe Danault to Vegas for Tuch since Stastny is gone and Montreal drafted the younger Tuch?

Then Tuch is 3rd line RW? At some point, Montreal will need to move out salary...

Really interesting FA day. Possibly franchise altering.

 

[Archijerej]

Nope.

Our center line is as follows:

Suzuki
Danault
Kotka
Evans

No room for Wennberg. Unless he wants to play 4th line C at which point we wouldn't pay more than 1-1.5 mill which wennberg won't have interest in.

You really think we'd shed a tear for Evans if we could sing Wennberg cheaply to play as a #4C? Especially since Evans is waiver exempt.

 

[Ace Card Bedard]

Habs trying to get softer?
Why would they want Wennberg?

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

If Wennberg's smart, sign a one or two year deal with Detroit.

Team isn't doing shit during that time, but he'll have all the opportunity in the world to prove he's a Top 6 center again.

He has had years to prove that he is a top 6. He is not.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

You really think we'd shed a tear for Evans if we could sing Wennberg cheaply to play as a #4C?

He wouldn't sign cheaply though. 3 million minimum.

Won't happen.

Also what message does that bring to our prospects? We will sign you and give you the illusion of an opportunity and replace as soon as something decent becomes available?

 

[Michoulicious]

He wouldn't sign cheaply though. 3 million minimum.

Won't happen.

Also what message does that bring to our prospects? We will sign you and give you the illusion of an opportunity and replace as soon as something decent becomes available?

I see him as a 3rd line C that can be efficient on your PP.

No other C prospects really coming up to be fair.

 

[The Great Weal]

If there is a team that would be willing to put Wennberg right back in the position he was just bought out from, it's Montreal. I would be terrified if I was Montreal fans.

Worry about your own team that signed Jack Johsnon and gave up a good asset for a 5 million dollar #6 dman.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

I see him as a 3rd line C that can be efficient on your PP.

No other C prospects really coming up to be fair.

Yeah he could be a 3C with Habs, but then Danault would have to go. Bergevin is not trading Danault to replace him with Wennberg.

 

[Crosscrease14]

Bargain bin at it again

 

[Archijerej]

He wouldn't sign cheaply though. 3 million minimum.

We'll see.

Also what message does that bring to our prospects? We will sign you and give you the illusion of an opportunity and replace as soon as something decent becomes available?

It's a business. Evans, as much as I like him, is a fringe prospect. When you are in position to sign a player cheaply who's better, has an interesting pedigree and track record and is at the same age, I don't see why you shouldn't do it.

 

[euhchepas]

Lehkonen is a better option at LW on the 3rd line, si if we sign him i hope it's for under 1M 1 year to play 4th line at max.

I would hope we target a Lw that's a bit better. Gotta give kk an offensive linemate to Play with.

 

[BobClarkesfrontteeth]

He would bring some needed size on the 4th line

He does not play big at all. In fact he probably plays as small as someone over 6 feet can play.

 

[Foppberg]

Nope.

Our center line is as follows:

Suzuki
Danault
Kotka
Evans

No room for Wennberg. Unless he wants to play 4th line C at which point we wouldn't pay more than 1-1.5 mill which wennberg won't have interest in.

Damn that's a very green center lineup.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Damn that's a very green center lineup.

Yup. But Suzuki proved he can handle it.
Danault is a true vet and Kotka made major strides in the PO's so looks like that's the center line for next season

 

[Foppberg]

Yup. But Suzuki proved he can handle it.
Danault is a true vet and Kotka made major strides in the PO's so looks like that's the center line for next season

I love Kotka too. Woulda loved to have seen AL end up in Montreal though.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

I love Kotka too. Woulda loved to have seen AL end up in Montreal though.

AL?