HF Habs: Official Montreal Canadiens Off-Season Thread

[Sterling Archer]

Absolutely!!

I’ve been saying that as well. Very hard for a guy like Drouin to play at his full ability when he’s trying to learn a new position and “responsible” at the same time. It’s not his game!

I’d rather see Drouin-DLR-Gallagher, DLR & Gally are responsible defensively so let Drouin loose to create offense!

Preach.

Patches Danault Gally
Drouin DLR Lehkonen
Domi Hudon Sherbak
Byron Plex Shaw
Dlo

Ugly but lines are better weighted and have all the components of skill, grit, defensive responsibility and shooters.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Let's be real, if you roll into next year with that center line you're getting slaughtered again. It'll be another tough year, but one with a big payoff. The one thing I do like is trying Hudon at center. The kid shoots a lot and, his S% this year notwithstanding, it's a pretty dangerous shot. If you put him at center with some bigger minutes, he'll get a bump in some other metrics which, combined with a little luck in S% department, could pay off nicely.

We will totally get slaughtered regardless. Why not develop our players at their position while we’re going to lose anyways in the hope that a competent GM can one day bring in actual skilled centres for them.

It’s not an ideal solution but it’s where we’re at.

 

[Tyson]

Preach.

Patches Danault Gally
Drouin DLR Lehkonen
Domi Hudon Sherbak
Byron Plex Shaw
Dlo

Ugly but lines are better weighted and have all the components of skill, grit, defensive responsibility and shooters.

No Armia?

 

[NotProkofievian]

We will totally get slaughtered regardless. Why not develop our players at their position while we’re going to lose anyways in the hope that a competent GM can one day bring in actual skilled centres for them.

It’s not an ideal solution but it’s where we’re at.

I'm not arguing with the strategy - I want us finishing dead last - just what you ''would rather see.'' It's going to be difficult to watch lol.

But the Hudon experiment is an interesting opportunity. While we're busy being terrible why not give something interesting a try?

 

[blarneylad]

We will totally get slaughtered regardless. Why not develop our players at their position while we’re going to lose anyways in the hope that a competent GM can one day bring in actual skilled centres for them.

It’s not an ideal solution but it’s where we’re at.

It doesn’t matter who comes in as GM. Montreal needs deeper prospect assets and more appealing team before UFA want to come here. And you can’t trade for a center with a thin cupboard.

Lose again as said, draft draft draft. Once those kids come of age Montreal will be the new leafs in terms of excitement and potential.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Im so happy right now

dont u guys see all those ufa?

Perron 4m

Derek Ryan
Jack Johnson

im so freaking glad we are not getting any of those players , they are so fcking overpaid

We just need to dodge Bozak now

 

[Sterling Archer]

No Armia?

New addition and notnsigned yet. I’ll wait

 

[Sterling Archer]

It doesn’t matter who comes in as GM. Montreal needs deeper prospect assets and more appealing team before UFA want to come here. And you can’t trade for a center with a thin cupboard.

Lose again as said, draft draft draft. Once those kids come of age Montreal will be the new leafs in terms of excitement and potential.

That’s what’s going to happen so why not develop players where they should be rather than moving them around to fill a hole they shouldn’t be filling, right?

I'm not arguing with the strategy - I want us finishing dead last - just what you ''would rather see.'' It's going to be difficult to watch lol.

But the Hudon experiment is an interesting opportunity. While we're busy being terrible why not give something interesting a try?

He did play center for his career so why not.

As for what I’d rather watch, it’s skilled players playing to their ability at their position. Besides, it makes the holes easier to fill when the lack of skill their is obvious.

Just tired of all the masking and maneuvering. Just let them play where they should.

 

[yianik]

I am actually seeing a bit of a possible plan.

ROR is/ was the prime target.

We now have 2 playmaking wings in Drouin and Domi. So they will be the playmakers on their line. If we get ROR I am guessing Drouin goes back to wing. If not I guess that experiment continues.

 

[ohmyjlord]

I'm still worried we're gonna overpay for Bozak.

 

[Gustave]

Roussel's contract is crazy town.

 

[Miller Time]

It doesn’t matter who comes in as GM. Montreal needs deeper prospect assets and more appealing team before UFA want to come here. And you can’t trade for a center with a thin cupboard.

Lose again as said, draft draft draft. Once those kids come of age Montreal will be the new leafs in terms of excitement and potential.

That would be best case... Get a few vets on 1 year deals out of today/this week, and start selling them & guys like Alzner, Shaw, Benn during the season to add picks (and bolster lottery odds)

Sadly, I seriously doubt MB & Molson have the capacity for that kind of strategic thinking

 

[Adam Michaels]

Just updated the original post with all the updated signings in both Montreal and Laval from today.

 

[smirob]

I like the way the offseason has gone so far

What I want to see now:

To Carolina
Pacioretty

To Montreal
Jake Bean, 2019 1st, Zykov

Maybe we add something, but we can continue to get younger and fill out the roster in 2-3 years

 

[HTTP 400]

I feel sad tonight. I've been following closely this team for more than 30 years now. I've seen some pretty bad rosters. But it's the first time this team is actually telling their fan base : next season, we're not even trying.

I totally understand what's happening and it's obviously the best thing to do since this team has become a complete mess. But I'm devastated the Montreal Canadiens have to get through this. I thought we were better than that.

Hopefully, we get some luck soon and get that 1st overall pick so things can turn around quickly.

 

[Weber Fan]

The only way MB can save this offseason is by trading MaxPac and get a good return!

 

[Sterling Archer]

The only way MB can save this offseason is by trading MaxPac and get a good return!

Save? No.

 

[montreal]

I feel sad tonight. I've been following closely this team for more than 30 years now. I've seen some pretty bad rosters. But it's the first time this team is actually telling their fan base : next season, we're not even trying.

I totally understand what's happening and it's obviously the best thing to do since this team has become a complete mess. But I'm devastated the Montreal Canadiens have to get through this. I thought we were better than that.

Hopefully, we get some luck soon and get that 1st overall pick so things can turn around quickly.

the pain is far from over especially with the leafs and boston likely kicking our ass for the next few years and doing well but the best news imo is that at least MB didn't screw up big time by either trading picks/prospects, or by thinking he can still win by massively overpaying someone to a 7 year deal. Now there's still time, we won't be safe until he's fired and it could be a long time before this ship gets righted but I think it at least gives some hope that we are starting to go in the right direction and actually try to fix things for the future.

 

[Tyson]

the pain is far from over especially with the leafs and boston likely kicking our ass for the next few years and doing well but the best news imo is that at least MB didn't screw up big time by either trading picks/prospects, or by thinking he can still win by massively overpaying someone to a 7 year deal. Now there's still time, we won't be safe until he's fired and it could be a long time before this ship gets righted but I think it at least gives some hope that we are starting to go in the right direction and actually try to fix things for the future.

No MB did not screw up by trading picks or overpaying for players, he screwed up by systematically destroying a pretty decent core and replacing it with pure garbage.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Im so happy right now

dont u guys see all those ufa?

Perron 4m

Derek Ryan
Jack Johnson

im so freaking glad we are not getting any of those players , they are so fcking overpaid

We just need to dodge Bozak now

Whether by design or accident, the Habs are in a better place for the future.

 

[1909]

I would not sa that the team is worst than last year. Actually it has the potential to be slightly better or a lot better IF the players - every one of them - plays their heart out.

My main concern right now is Patches. Does he go ? And for what return ? Does he stay ? And which kind of attitude is he gonna show up ?

 

[Hannibal]

Hope we trade Pacioretty.

Don't handle this ala Tavares.

 

[ottawa]

As much as I'd like to trade Weber and Price I think the guys who need to go are the ones who are the following.

Main priority:
Bergevin
Pacioretty
Alzner
Shaw

Rest of the team can be traded at anytime between now or even in a year or two. The guys above have either rapidly decreasing value or high value but not for long (1 yr of Patches)

 

[Le Tricolore]

Whether by design or accident, the Habs are in a better place for the future.

Agreed. I really like the (lack of) moves we've done this off-season.

 

[Tyson]

As much as I'd like to trade Weber and Price I think the guys who need to go are the ones who are the following.

Main priority:
Bergevin
Pacioretty
Alzner
Shaw

Rest of the team can be traded at anytime between now or even in a year or two. The guys above have either rapidly decreasing value or high value but not for long (1 yr of Patches)

Bergevin is too stubborn to admit that his prize acquisitions the past couple of years, Shaw and then Alzner are a mistake. We are stuck with them