HF Habs: The Official hawks race to a better 2nd round pick Thread

[Runner77]

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[Whitesnake]

The conditions are that if he plays 7 games till the end of the season, we get a 4th. If not, we get a 5th.

Fine trade for what it is. I had more confidence in Niemi than him.

 

[MJN79]

Conditional on playing 7 games, if not its a 5th

 

[The Great Weal]

Pretty good value

 

[MarkovsKnee]

What? OMG! Lol

Well, Edmonton was looking for a backup. I guess we're keeping Niemi for the rest of this year and going with Lindgren next year.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Well ok then.

Niemi our backup for the rest of the season oh lord lol

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Im amazed that we got a pick for him lol

 

[The Great Weal]

Hopefully one of the many players that we are selling.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Surprised we got a 4th considering he just came back from an injury

Also seems like the oilers management haven't given up yet on the season

 

[Runner77]

Predictable as he was so close to returning. Habs save some bucks by keeping Niemi over Montoya and they get rid of his extra year of contract.

 

[SquiddFX]

Good luck Al. Odd condition but a pick is a pick.

 

[sheed36]

Does Montoya have another year left on his contract after this season. I think he does but not really sure now.

 

[Fazkovsky]

Next is Pac

 

[Runner77]

If Montoya is a back-up during 7 games with the Oil, is that considered "playing".

 

[LeHab]

With habs win, mid season and trade expect MB presser tomorrow

 

[1909]

Well ok then.

Niemi our backup for the rest of the season oh lord lol

Montoya is one concussion away from retirement

He was overpaid

We have Lindgren too

Good guy. Thank you Montoya and sorry for the 10 goals game vs Columbus last year !

 

[Runner77]

Does Montoya have another year left on his contract after this season. I think he does but not really sure now.

Yes he does. The Habs granted him a 2-year deal just before the expansion draft as they needed to make available to Vegas, one goalie on their roster who had more than a one-year contract.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Next should be Plekanec

For god sakes dont let Bergevin make the trade for Pacio

 

[Runner77]

With habs win, mid season and trade expect MB presser tomorrow

Perfect "Kan Kon" storm.

 

[1909]

Does Montoya have another year left on his contract after this season. I think he does but not really sure now.

Yes. at 1,062,000

 

[ArtPeur]

The Sale Season has begun! MB strikes again!

Honestly though.. Bergevin got Niemi for nothing.. so rather than losing him for nothing, he trades Montoya away for a pick. Price will probably get 90-95% starts until the end (35 starts)

 

[sheed36]

Yes he does. The Habs granted him a 2-year deal just before the expansion draft as they needed to make available to Vegas, one goalie on their roster who had more than a one-year contract.

Thanks. I thought he did. I saw your post about the extra year just after I hit reply.

 

[The Great Weal]

Potential 5 top 100 picks.

 

[Habs100]

What? OMG! Lol

Well, Edmonton was looking for a backup. I guess we're keeping Niemi for the rest of this year and going with Lindgren next year.

Lindgren is still developing. While Price is here, I'd rather Lindgren play 60 games in Laval. Better that than 20 games in the NHL and sitting on the bench most nights.

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

Makes sense to get an asset for him and keep Niemi since the season is lost and Lindgren will likely be the backup next year.