Confirmed Signing with Link: [MTL] Alex Radulov (1 year, $5.750M AAV)

[KPower]

He's a dirtbag but he can play and it's only 1 year.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Low risk, aside from the fact that if this move doesn't work out, they strike another year off of Price, Pacioretty, and now Weber's prime years.

 

[Frank the Tank]

Is he captain material?

I'm asking because he was back in Moscow.

Name Radulov captain. Why not? What a great way to welcome Weber to the dressing room.

 

[BatVader]

It's an amazing contract, you got no clue

It's a completely stupid contract, you got no clue.
My god Bergevin is a moron

 

[dirk41]

I like this deal. He'll probably be worth the money. If not--it's only one year.

 

[ViD]

The amount of tears this signing is causing is all ready amusing.

It's one freaking year for the best hockey player not in the NHL. I wish the pens could afford this.

This

 

[JV]

The difference between PK and Radulov on the character issues is that you can just cut Radulov if things don't work.

I'm now firmly in the "PK had to go" camp (and I wanted him to get the C), but I have no problem with adding some skill at modest risk. He is way better with Semin. Worth the risk. Weber can rip his face off if he steps out of line, and MB can always send him packing.

I like it.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Man what is MB doing

 

[Kafka]

At 5,75M$, that makes the 1M$ cap space saved in the Webber-Subban trade interesting. Montreal still has roughly 3 M$ left for a player.

I bet that player comes from a trade involving Condon (sell high, buy low)... I know Anaheim is looking for a cheap no.2 goaltender... with all those signings they still have on the table.

 

[Peanut]

If you are a habs fan and want Carr, Flynn, Mitchell, Andrighetto, Desharnais, and Byron in your top 6 over Radulov I just don't know what to say to you.

Great signing I hope him and Chucky make beautiful hockey together

 

[fahad203]

Is John Loo reading the memo from Radulov's agent?

 

[oStealthKiller*]

Probably the best forward signed today

 

[missingchicklet]

Let the party start

 

[madinsomniac]

Wow... I mean WOOOW.... there is no way that guy and Therrien coexist for a season together... id LOL, but I honestly feel bad for the Canadians now...

 

[Persona5]

Weber is the one who was in constant contact with Rads trying to get it worked out for him to join the team for that playoff run that didn't work out so well. I don't think Weber will take issue with it. Do I think Rads is a good player that has the potential to be problem in the locker room? Yes...

 

[LarKing]

Radulov was the best UFA available by far. The fact they got him for this little without long term commitment makes me so angry. I can't wait until people realize how good Radulov is.

 

[Positive Vibes]

Totally okay with this

 

[LastChancePrice]

Now cmon Bergevin, get Vanek a 1y 2 million, and it will make my day!

 

[Crabapple]

TSN was being a bit harsh imo. Think it's a good fit.

 

[Fabs]

Radulov is a one man army.

 

[ViD]

It's a completely stupid contract, you got no clue.
My god Bergevin is a moron

It's a low risk high reward deal for a top 10 NHL right wing

As for the money , Lucic got more. Lol.

You got absolutely no clue

 

[BatVader]

Best part about all this.... One step closer to Bergevin getting fired.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

>Trade Subban in part because of his personality
>Acquire Alex Radulov known to have baggage

Will the Montreal media question him about this? Radulov character has been garbage.

 

[Boxscore]

It's an amazing contract, you got no clue

I agree. Radulov is a very good player and will be among the Habs leading scorers.

 

[CH25]

How is this a bad contract ? Bergevin is a **** GM but stop the hate for 2 seconds. A 1 year deal is never a bad thing.