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Confirmed with Link: Montreal Canadiens Acquire Gustav Olofsson from Minnesota for Will Bitten
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At this point why not just waive Alzner. The Hans aren’t close to being contenders and we’re no where close to spending to the cap in the next few years
We have to Many young guys who won’t be making a lot of money. Cap space is not an issue
Alzner is barely an NHL d man. He’s not needed
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Those posters were looking to get mad at Bergevin for no reason. It was a great trade from the start. Reilly was a college standout while Olofsson wasn't. I don't like this trade, but it isn't that big of a deal.
FerrisRox
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I like this move. He moves the puck surprisingly well and has been steadily improving. I'm not sure why people keep pointing out he was on waivers... is that supposed to mean he isn't worth acquiring?
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Olofsson has played 56 NHL so far...on a very deep defense.
He's a lot like Reilly, caught up in a numbers game in Minny.
He's got skills, he's can skate really well, move the puck up quickly which falls in line with what the Habs want from their D this year, he's got good size and pedigree.
He just needs more consistency & to be more assertive.
I really liked him at the WJC's for Sweden a few years back.
He's an NHL player IMO.
I can't say the same for Bitten.
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This is further proof that their are an abundance of LDs league wide. As much as it is our biggest hole, at least it is an easy hole to fill. Gambling on a bunch of these LDs should land us 1 or 2- and it looks like we've found one already in Reilly.
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What's would be the point of waiving Alzner other than to send him a message?
No team is going to pick up that contract and there's no way they're sending him down to Laval.
I think they're trying to give him a "shock treatment" to pick up his play.
But for me, it's Jordie Benn's that's on his last legs.
All of Ouelett, Schlemko, Olofsson & Kulak are better players than he is.
FerrisRox
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Someone who looks at a players skillset and abilities and not his recent injury history?
We got the better player, don't see Bitten being a Nhler.
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Mhm. Mhm. Mhm.
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There are contract number limits.Habs already have too many players so it's a case of move out one to get one back. Happens all the time.
So does this trade mean we are not signing Despres?
People need to keep in mind that if KK plays more than 9 games, we will need a contract space for him, so we needed to get rid of a contract.
People need to keep in mind that if KK plays more than 9 games, we will need a contract space for him, so we needed to get rid of a contract.
Where does Will Bitten fit on our prospect depth chart IYO?
Because he's pretty far down as far as i'm concerned.
Good motor, great skater, small and not much offensive upside.
Oloffson is going to play some NHL games this year and likely have an NHL career.
Bitten is years away from playing in the NHL, if at all.
Bitten is a victim of an improved prospect group.
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Kind of one of those sideways moves that every team makes.Bitten hasn't progressed much and looks to be regressing a bit at the higher levels so the habs are moving on. I can see Bitten becoming a Tom Pyatt penalty killing/energy type who gets by because of his skating but not much else.
You must be referring to them waiving Zack Smith?
And then putting him as their 2nd line C
And then naming him assistant captain?
Nah...we not Ottawa (with all due respect to my hometown)
