donghabs98
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"Centers weren't available in 2015."
Yeah come on now, this is the real world not playstation, top 6 centers don't get traded for cheap!
"Centers weren't available in 2015."
His absolute ceiling would be ROR by the way.
You can have a team with a gamechanger miss the playoffs. Isn't McDavid a gamechanger? Not that ROR is anywhere as good but you get the point. Buffalo is just an all around terrible team.I wanted ROR with the Habs for a long time but I feel like it's a similar case as Drouin where it's like the apple in the garden of eden, something that seems attractive but you're gonna regret it once you have it.
Remember the Sabres finished last with ROR, he's a good player but not a game changer. Habs need to have their own Matthews and Sid right now and the only way you're gonna do that is by going full rebuild mode for the next few years. I know that guys like ROR and Tavares are attractive but this is not what they should be doing.
I think Galchenyuk is as good as gone. They don't seem to value him that highly and that doesn't bode well from a trading perspective.
I don’t think so.Maybe...but I'd rather trade someone like Pacioretty + or unfortunately Galchenyuk + instead of Poehling and have good center depth for once
Drouin - O' Reilly - Gallagher
Galchenyuk - Danault - Scherbak
Lehkonen - Poehling - Hudon
That's a playoff top 9 group
Honestly they should have acquired him back when he was traded the first time. He has always been a perfect fit for the dinosaur defense first coaches that we exclusively hire. He's a very well rounded player, an actual center, and has high level offense too. He was a no brainer before and is a no brainer now but Bergevin doesn't even know he exists because he is unaware of any center players existing.
I thought we wanted players with the right attitude, I don't know if we should be looking to Buffalo for players, they are a bad team and attitude is clearly a factor.
I'm going to be so ****ing pissed if Galchenyuk gets traded. The guy oozes skill and his shot from the circle is lethal. We need *more* players like him, not less!
Salary cap?I don’t think so.
Drouin - Tavares - Gallagher
Galchenyuk- O’Reilly - Pacioretty
Lehkonen - Danault- Hudon
That’s a playoff top 9. Unfortunately, its not gonna happen.
Older grittier guy.Totally agree. And the worst part won't even be trading Galchenyuk, I shudder at the thought of what they'll get in return.
Totally agree. And the worst part won't even be trading Galchenyuk, I shudder at the thought of what they'll get in return.
Bergevin has worked very hard to diminish Chucky's value. He'll reap what he sowed.
Honestly they should have acquired him back when he was traded the first time. He has always been a perfect fit for the dinosaur defense first coaches that we exclusively hire. He's a very well rounded player, an actual center, and has high level offense too. He was a no brainer before and is a no brainer now but Bergevin doesn't even know he exists because he is unaware of any center players existing.
I'm surprised he hasn't asked for a trade yet.Galchenyuk may just walk after his contract is over. It is a real possibility. Hit free agency and have probably a dozen or more teams wanting your services at inflated prices. Make more money, choose your destination - why not for a young man.
Bergevin has worked very hard to diminish Chucky's value. He'll reap what he sowed.
I am not really good as being fantasy GM. But what do you think of the below two proposals. Not saying it solve all our problems, not saying its even realistic. But i think it has the merit of being some options habs could investigate.
Habs improve their C with ROR and Dubé in the pipeline and got Brodie to be with Weber.
Buffalo got a talented wingers to plays a top6 role. Could be dynamite with Eichel. To sweeten the deal habs send two picks. In exchange we get rid of Benn salary (or Schlemko).
Calgary got some offense. Pacioretty can also be flip for asset at deadline should the flames miss playoffs again. Also habs got Dubé. Send a 2nd draft pick because flames got no high pick this year.
Im sure it would not be unanimous. Almost no trade are.
But curious about what you think.
At the draft, habs draft LD Hughes or Walshtrom
Trades
MTL
- O'Reilly, R
BUF
- Galchenyuk, A
- Benn, J
- 2018 2nd round pick (CHI)
- 2018 4th round pick (EDM)
MTL
- Brodie, T
- Dubé, D
CGY
- Pacioretty, M
- 2018 2nd round pick (MTL)
I'm surprised he hasn't asked for a trade yet.