Tanking for Alexis Lafreniere

[Lafleurs Guy]

I never cheer for a loss. But knowing we're out of the playoffs definitely makes it easier to take. Hopefully we at least sell some parts.

 

[David Suzuki]

Great result tonight

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

If we win the 1st overall, expect some conspiracy theory threads on the main board

 

[The Great Weal]

Could legitimately see them do that with Raymond and Holtz still on the board.

"We feel we just picked another Price. We weren't sure if Raymond would have what it takes in front of the net".

Meanwhile Ottawa has Lafreniere scoring at will against us and Drysdale dominating next to Chabot.

 

[NORiculous]

A loss like this could not come at a better moment

 

[The Great Weal]

If we win the 1st overall, expect some conspiracy theory threads on the main board

I don't care if Molson and Bergevin had to put a puppy in a guillotine so we can get Lafreniere, we need to do everything possible to get him.

 

[Jee]

If we win the 1st overall, expect some conspiracy theory threads on the main board

John Scott.

 

[HabsForHire]

If we win the 1st overall, expect some conspiracy theory threads on the main board

100%, the rage would be insane. If win it i bet the servers shut down !

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

If the teams below us win their games in hand, we climb to 6th

 

[Hins77]

If we win the 1st overall, expect some conspiracy theory threads on the main board

Mol$$on shoul put money on the table to put more ball loll

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

David Salter, the former Communications Director of the Habs:

Pretty sad.

 

[ottawa]

If the teams below us win their games in hand, we climb to 6th

If San Jose wins all 3 games I'll eat my shoe.

 

[Lshap]

I'm actually going to cry if we don't win the 1st overall pick. You think these guys can make the right call? If we draft another player by need it won't be good for my health.

Yikes! Been saying this for awhile -- forget about Lafreniere. There are five or six teams who ain't getting out of our way. If you want to count on blind lottery luck, okay, but it's much healthier for your blood pressure if you accept reality.

 

[Gravity]

Yikes! Been saying this for awhile -- forget about Lafreniere. There are five or six teams who ain't getting out of our way. If you want to count on blind lottery luck, okay, but it's much healthier for your blood pressure if you accept reality.

I'd be happy with any of Laf, Byfield, Stutzle or Drysdale.

 

[Lshap]

I'd be happy with any of Laf, Byfield, Stutzle or Drysdale.

I just want our scouts to do their freakin homework, get a 1st-round pick that pushes us ahead and then find a real gem in the 2nd round. Like, draft picks who develop into stars for our team, you know, like other teams get? You cannot build a house on a sunken foundation, and that's exactly what Bergevin has been trying to do as our prospect pool continues to add nothing to our roster.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Guys forget Laffy.

We will be lucky to draft top 5.

Say we drop 15 of the last 20, it's still not getting up to Ottawa and Detroit territory.

I would love Laffy but it's really a non issue.

Now if we draft top 3 and get Steutsel or whatever his is that can still be great.

Too many people shooting for the moon here. Let's hope top 3 for now and worry about 1st overall next season.

 

[Gravity]

I just want our scouts to do their freakin homework, get a 1st-round pick that pushes us ahead and then find a real gem in the 2nd round. Like, draft picks who develop into stars for our team, you know, like other teams get? You cannot build a house on a sunken foundation, and that's exactly what Bergevin has been trying to do as our prospect pool continues to add nothing to our roster.

Absolutely. Franchise talents are available in the second round but TT can't seem to find them particularly at C. Either way, all need to go MB, TT and all crew.

 

[JennyHockey]

If we win the 1st overall, expect some conspiracy theory threads on the main board

Wins lottery
Draft 1st overall who a french canadian
When the Draft is in Montreal.

Yep i can see it

 

[sandviper]

I just want our scouts to do their freakin homework, get a 1st-round pick that pushes us ahead and then find a real gem in the 2nd round. Like, draft picks who develop into stars for our team, you know, like other teams get? You cannot build a house on a sunken foundation, and that's exactly what Bergevin has been trying to do as our prospect pool continues to add nothing to our roster.

Agreed. I mean, busts happen in the first round, let alone #1 picks but for the most part, top-10 picks are pretty easy. It’s everything after where scouts need to do their homework and be on top of their games. We really need some homeruns in the latter rounds. Heck, I’d. E fine if we can at least find dependable bottom-6 players and third pair defenceman which we are struggling to develop.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Epic tank loss.

 

[HabsMD97]

This may be the loss that finally turns this franchise around.

you're giving Molson too much credit

 

[bobholly39]

Great day for all you thank enthusiasts.

If we win the 1st overall, expect some conspiracy theory threads on the main board

Yes and that'll be extremely entertaining. Looking forward to it.

Guys forget Laffy.

We will be lucky to draft top 5.

Say we drop 15 of the last 20, it's still not getting up to Ottawa and Detroit territory.

I would love Laffy but it's really a non issue.

Now if we draft top 3 and get Steutsel or whatever his is that can still be great.

Too many people shooting for the moon here. Let's hope top 3 for now and worry about 1st overall next season.

Its all about the lottery. Without winning a lotto pick we wont draft top 10 this year imo - absolutely no chance for top 5. But with lotto odds anything possible

 

[OneSharpMarble]

Very exciting, just like when the team drafted Galchenyuk and then ruined him but i'm sure that wont happen yet again. I think at this point I would trade that 1st round pick to never see Bergevin with the Habs again.

 

[FinnHab]

So, another top10 pick looming and Molson is in status quo mode. Absolutely mind boggling. He is the main villain in this disaster. If he dare to show up in the end of the season PC, hopefully journos attack him with merciless questions...or with the rotten eggs.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

So, another top10 pick looming and Molson is in status quo mode. Absolutely mind boggling. He is the main villain in this disaster. If he dare to show up in the end of the season PC, hopefully journos attack him with merciless questions...or with the rotten eggs.

He’ll just say it was all part of a bigger plan (even though they clearly tried to make the playoffs until the Scandella trade), and that the hot dogs will be even BETTER next year.