Confirmed Signing with Link: [MTL] Mathieu Perreault signs with the Canadiens (1 year, $950k)

[HabsDood]

Yeah, but it's not like it's the Perreault signing that changes anything to the fact that Byron is overpaid.

Byron is useful and not that pricey

 

[Michoulicious]

Swing and a miss. Frolik was done when he was signed by Montreal, Perreault could have filled in in the top 6 this past year without looking out of place. He's still a very good player and will drive possession regardless of where he's slotted in.

I actually like Perreault. I just don't get why we infer they'll trade anyone because they signed him.

He might play, he might not.

He's one of many bottom 6 wingers on the team that will fight for a spot. That is a good thing.

 

[MMC]

 

[BKarchitect]

The Habs and Knights - collecting ALL the wingers.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

I actually like Perreault. I just don't get why we infer they'll trade anyone because they signed him.

He might play, he might not.

He's one of many bottom 6 wingers on the team that will fight for a spot. That is a good thing.

Perreault's not fighting for a spot.

 

[Michoulicious]

Perreault's not fighting for a spot.

Oh yeah he is. Have you seen Montreal's depth on the wings?

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Oh yeah he is. Have you seen Montreal's depth on the wings?

There's going to be a move. They have 10 wingers that are regular, everyday quality NHLers (well, depending on how you see Drouin, but you get the point). They're not starting the season with all of those guys.

 

[JianYang]

Yeah, but it's not like it's the Perreault signing that changes anything to the fact that Byron is overpaid.

In a rising cap world, and the way byron used to play, I didn't have too much of an issue at the time with his contract. I thought it was a slight overpayment, but if the habs knew a pandemic was coming, I think they play that one differently.

The other problem with Byron is that he only shows flashes of what he used to be, and I think that's in large part due to him not beibg able to stay healthy since that year where he got knocked out.

Armia has basically taken his "utility" role, and he's compensated similarly.

 

[MXD]

... Is he still a decent PP option?
I mean.... can he play on the PP without being a total embarassement?

 

[Michoulicious]

There's going to be a move. They have 10 wingers that are regular, everyday quality NHLers (well, depending on how you see Drouin, but you get the point). They're not starting the season with all of those guys.

I honestly think they will.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

I honestly think they will.

If they do, they're going to be forced into a trade by the way of trade requests.

 

[The90]

We've been lacking francos for years, a lot.. And anyway we didn't won anything. Cool to have a few now.

Lol. Thanks for proving my point.

 

[MXD]

Lol. Thanks for proving my point.

You have a point?

 

[HabsDood]

Lol. Thanks for proving my point.

Did I?

 

[Habs 4 Life]

He ain't, he was injured for most of the season and during the playoffs and did you see his face? Imagine the body.

We shall see. I'm saying, in the next 2 years, we will be talking buyout with Gally IMO.

 

[Jaytee]

Mathieu Perreault was a popular player in Winnipeg, and a fan favourite. Always gave everything he had, and still came up with big goal on occasion.

I wish him all the luck in the world. There might not have been a place for him on the Jets anymore, but I'll miss him.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

This is great for the Habs. I'd gladly have taken him back on the Jets for $1.0 million. Solid deal.

 

[HabsDood]

We shall see. I'm saying, in the next 2 years, we will be talking buyout with Gally IMO.

I don't think so, let's see

 

[CanadienShark]

Maybe a bit of it is being French, but he does fill a need on LW if he can still play 3rd line. I think this move is more for the player than the language he speaks.

 

[ismelofhockey]

Did I?

You did not.


Toronto's recent signings:
- Tavares
- Simmonds
- Spezza
- Thornton
- Brodie

ALL are from Ontario. Somehow that doesn't raise a single eyebrow. But if Montreal signs a francophone? LOOK OUT! IT'S OBVIOUSLY POSITIVE DISCRIMINATION!

It couldn't be at all possible that players who grew up in Quebec would want to play for the team they grew up cheering for. No. Not possible.

 

[GreatSaveEssensa]

That makes sense. I remember him as a C with the ducks. I knew you guys preferred him at LW but I thought that was because lowry is the perfect 3C

A lot of it had to do with being behind Scheif, Little, Stastny, and Lowry. But another factor was his size. He just isn't big enough and strong enough to be that effective at centre. He’s very feisty, and is great on a 4th line these days with the ability to move up and down the lineup if need be.

 

[Drake1588]

He's 100 percent a winger

He's played wing for a while in Winnipeg, but he was exclusively a center for the Caps through 2013.

 

[heretik27]

... Is he still a decent PP option?
I mean.... can he play on the PP without being a total embarassement?

Just my opinion, but I think he stinks on the PP. He's the type of guy that'll excel in a bottom line role, but has shown the ability to move up with injuries and not look out of place. For that cost, Montreal got a good player.

 

[MXD]

You did not.


Toronto's recent signings:
- Tavares
- Simmonds
- Spezza
- Thornton
- Brodie

ALL are from Ontario. Somehow that doesn't raise a single eyebrow. But if Montreal signs a francophone? LOOK OUT! IT'S OBVIOUSLY POSITIVE DISCRIMINATION!

It couldn't be at all possible that players who grew up in Quebec would want to play for the team they grew up cheering for. No. Not possible.

Not to mention, Mitch Marner getting a disproportionate salary considering his achievements.

 

[HabsDood]

You did not.


Toronto's recent signings:
- Tavares
- Simmonds
- Spezza
- Thornton
- Brodie

ALL are from Ontario. Somehow that doesn't raise a single eyebrow. But if Montreal signs a francophone? LOOK OUT! IT'S OBVIOUSLY POSITIVE DISCRIMINATION!

It couldn't be at all possible that players who grew up in Quebec would want to play for the team they grew up cheering for. No. Not possible.

Agreed and I did thought about the Leafs, it's like only Habs sings locals, not..