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No team is going to pay Danault 6.5-7M to play #1C.
He's overplaying his hand.
Player Discussion Phillip Danault - The Centermania Edition
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No team is going to pay Danault 6.5-7M to play #1C.
He's overplaying his hand.
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Sorinth
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I'm actually glad to see the honesty, I wish more players spoke like that. So hopefully people don't call him out for the things he said, because it's that type of reaction that makes most players speak in cliches and not speak their mind.
As for the contents of comments, nothing really surprising in there. He rightly sees himself as a top-6 player, and is going to expect to be paid like one when it comes time for his next contract.
As expected we have to make a decision about our future at center, there isn't enough place for Suzuki, Kotkaniemi, Danault, and Domi. Domi is surely on way out but that still leaves 3 players for 2 spots because none of them will be happy as the 3rd line center. It's why I had hoped we would try Danault out on the wing (But still taking faceoffs), it's the only way to keep all 3 guys and I suspect Danault would be just as effective at wing since he's great on the boards, and defensively roles are based on who backchecks first and not position anyways.
As for the contents of comments, nothing really surprising in there. He rightly sees himself as a top-6 player, and is going to expect to be paid like one when it comes time for his next contract.
As expected we have to make a decision about our future at center, there isn't enough place for Suzuki, Kotkaniemi, Danault, and Domi. Domi is surely on way out but that still leaves 3 players for 2 spots because none of them will be happy as the 3rd line center. It's why I had hoped we would try Danault out on the wing (But still taking faceoffs), it's the only way to keep all 3 guys and I suspect Danault would be just as effective at wing since he's great on the boards, and defensively roles are based on who backchecks first and not position anyways.
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Yea he won't be a #1 c that's for sure, but if he plays big minutes, that'll help in the negotiations I'm sure. He's probably looking at Kevin Hayes making 7mil and feels like he can get close to that, especially after playing against him. I don't blame him tbh, but yea, he might be overplaying his hand, to bad tho, I liked him in that 3c role.
OK...that's more or less true depending on individual teams salary structure.
But he can try to get that somewhere else as far as i'm concerned
The Habs have backed themselves into this corner with Danault...But they don't have to feel like they have to acquiesce to his demands, especially not with what we saw from Suzuki & Kotkaniemi these playoffs.
Yes the sample size is small, but it's time to turn over the roster.
Vachon23
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I don’t see the problem with his comments. Players doesn’t choose where he play and it’s normal that a player prefer to play top line minutes with the best players then on a defensive 3rd line.
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then you better trade him. I'm okay with that. Would've loved him as a 3c though.
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This could be Danault's feelings right now because it's all fresh. And I appreciate that he feels he should be higher in the line-up. However, there is time for the coaches and management to talk with him. He may eventually come to terms with it. But if he continues to contest, then move him. I could see Evans take that 3C role.
Again, nothing wrong with what he said.
But he's talking like a guy working the media for his next contract. Seems a tad bit early to start that conversation.
But whatever.
Vachon23
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not that early they can start to negotiate his contract when the season will finish and I'm sure that MB will start the negotiation in this offseason
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This is the same problem they ran into with Price.. they rely on a guy too much and are at mercy to pay him. If Danault wants his contract to be reminiscent of the player he thinks he is, we can't simply extend him at that rate.
Vachon23
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I'm not saying I agree signing him 6m. My point is that is totally understand Danault position with his comment
Saying his "role changed" in the playoffs?
For what? Like 4 games?
Let's be honest here, as long as Claude Julien is coaching this team, Philippe Danault will always play with Tatar/Gallagher and 18+ mins a game vs top lines.
Nothing has changed.
So IMO, to start talking about this now, seems a bit premature.
But whatever...
Agreed but I think the better example was Tomas Plekanec.
When they signed him to that 6M deal when he was passed it.
This is where they're headed with Danault unless they change the way they deploy their players.
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Didn't expect this from Danault.
The "Bergeron lite" comparisons really got to his head eh ?
The "Bergeron lite" comparisons really got to his head eh ?
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MB said that having Danault allowed him to move Eller.
Now that Evans is stepping up, time to move Danault.
Now that Evans is stepping up, time to move Danault.
Vachon23
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Evans has still alote to prove before replacing Danault. I'm not sure he will be a 3rd line center I prefer him on a 4th line
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Domi is fine at C playing with offensive players. Suzuki and KK will be good centers defensively, without Danault's limited offense - Phil's own ego aside.
I don't mind what he's saying, but a good team will win with him on a third line, not on the top 6. I kinda hope he values winning more than money or else he'll be better off playing somewhere else.
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I think moving Domi this summer should be our priority.
Then if Danault is dead set on making $5 million+ then we'll have to sign and trade him next summer.
No way we can be paying that money to a player that's probably gonna be stuck on the 3rd line in 2 years time.
Then if Danault is dead set on making $5 million+ then we'll have to sign and trade him next summer.
No way we can be paying that money to a player that's probably gonna be stuck on the 3rd line in 2 years time.
Vachon23
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even if Suzuki and KK are defensively responsable, I don't want them them to play a defensive role. With Danault facing other team best lines you have KK and Suzuki fresh for offensive mission and I don't see any problem with Danault ego
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