SirClintonPortis
ProudCapitalsTraitor
HAHAHA. Radulov is one of the most committed on-ice players ever and even if his skills decline, his infectious charisma and leadership would still make him useful on the third line like Patrick Marleau. And he has a track record of playoff production.Subban thought he was bigger than the team, players and coaches got annoyed with his attitude, hence he was traded.
Unlike Gallagher, Galchenyuk shows up half the time.
Radulov was offered the same exact contract Dallas offered. He chose Dallas, and instead of saying he wanted to go play for a team that had more offensive talent (in Dallas), he then attempted to spin the story trying to blame Habs management.
Regardless, Radulov's contract is going to look ugly after 1-2 years. Thankfully we saved that money, and potentially pay a player like Tavares.
Habs would not be better with Markov in the lineup, other defensemen have chipped in this year.
Bergevin is not perfect, but he's not at fault when it comes to these stories. It's on the players.
Do you really think players don't scout teams? Justin Williams already turned us down, and there's no doubt that having a prick like Therrien led him to choose Washington. Tavares is gonna see that we have total shit sans the goalie and that if he wants glory, it's not gonna be in Montreal. Tavares knows shit. He's played on a shit team for a long time.
Cap hit is more important than term. There are many ways to expel talent who have reached their past due date, with even the most unmovable contracts being moved like the David Clarkson one. Sure, it takes a little luck, but this league usually always has something to give teams an out. And besides 6.25 million is a fair price now and will only be more cost effective as cap inflation continues.