I think some people underestimate the development value of making the playoffs. As fans, there's big entertainment value for some of us. But I think making the playoffs also helps the team building process more than some credit. Building isn't just getting draft picks. It's also exposing the players, and particularly the younger ones, to winning, and to what it takes to win in the playoffs. It also raises how players perceive the organization, which can help in contract negotiations and FA signings, which can also help build the team. Making the playoffs, especially with a young team that ought to be considered on an upward trajectory, should always be the preferred outcome.
What is the point of playing the games if all you want to do is lose and collect prospects?
How about this : do you want that Habs participated in playoffs last year, or you want to have Galchenyuk ?
As for me, I'd sacrifice one year, especially the short season, to have a player like Stamkos or Tavares that could give us a dozen good years.
How about this : do you want that Habs participated in playoffs last year, or you want to have Galchenyuk ?
As for me, I'd sacrifice one year, especially the short season, to have a player like Stamkos or Tavares that could give us a dozen good years.
Because some of us don't visualize well, I have to put a name.
Top prospect is less attractive than Drouin, MK or Seth Jone.
And when a player is linked to Habs, we will have more attachment to that player.
Year ago, when Habs were so bad, some people didn't want to tank. Now, with Galchenyuk, the tanking (maybe not intentional) is not a bad thing at all.
What if I twist a question a bit: if Habs make playoff, we won't have Galchenyuk. Do you want Habs make it or not ?
What is the point of playing the games if all you want to do is lose and collect prospects?
I'd prefer a top-prospect over simply "making the playoffs'. But the team right now looks like they can make a run for the cup, and I'd choose that over either.
Yea I bet L.A wishes they didn't just make the playoffs last year so they could've gotten a better draft pick.
2009 NHL Entry 1 5 Brayden Schenn Brandon (WHL)
2008 NHL Entry 1 2 Drew Doughty Guelph (OHL)
2007 NHL Entry 1 4 Thomas Hickey Seattle (WHL)
This has to be a joke thread right....