Speculation: Who Will Be Signed?

[Tyson]

I would assume they are signing him, but I don't know why they haven't yet. I'm shocked something hasn't been announced with the Laval coaching staff as well, since it's one of the most important things for our future, seems to be taking a long time.

My concern is that the 50 contract limit may be the issue.

 

[Whitesnake]

Strange that we still have no news on Davidson.....Kid should be signed.

 

[bcv]

Edit : I was very wrong.

 

[BaseballCoach]

It's strange that a RFA hasn't signed when the season isn't even over? RFAs gets signed well into the offseason basically all the time.

He's not an RFA. He had an expiring AHL contract and the deadline to sign him to an NHL contract is next week.

 

[morhilane]

It's strange that a RFA hasn't signed when the season isn't even over? RFAs gets signed well into the offseason basically all the time.

Habs rights for Davidson expire on June 1st 2024, he haven't been signed to an ELC yet.

 

[bcv]

He's not an RFA. He had an expiring AHL contract and the deadline to sign him to an NHL contract is next week.

I apologize

Habs rights for Davidson expire on June 1st 2024, he haven't been signed to an ELC yet.

Thanks for keeping me honest!

 

[Le Barron de HF]

It's weird because he had some really good showings and with him being captain in juniors I wouldn't think attitude is an issue.

 

[Agalloch]

I think he will but Guindon is gone for sure.

 

[Sam de Mtl]

Maybe they feel Davidson will accept some other kind of contract. Or maybe they just don't care if he leaves. It's a shame because I like this idea of building our own depth and Davidson looks like a competitive fellow with an outside shot at becoming an NHLer. However, if they feel the numbers game at fwd isn't working out (too crowded), I guess I could understand why they would decide to go with more vets above a fringe prospect.

Edit: or maybe they will sign ulhik before the deadline. That option is still out there...

 

[Habs Halifax]

My concern is that the 50 contract limit may be the issue.

Yup. Careful consideration of the 50 contract limit will be a big focus in the years to come. Our draft power was very high and our system is starting to see it filter through.

 

[BaseballCoach]

Yup. Careful consideration of the 50 contract limit will be a big focus in the years to come. Our draft power was very high and our system is starting to see it filter through.

We have 45 contracts now, and have 13 UFA or RFAs. Likely extending RFAs Xhekaj, Barron and Ylonen, and dropping these 10.

Pearson

Wideman

White

Stephens

Keeper

Maillet

NQ-Norlinder

NQ-Andersson

NQ-Cederqvist

G6-Durandeau

We have 7 more contracts signed effective July 1st.

Beck

Mesar

Reinbacher

F. Xhekaj

Hutson

Tuch

Engstrom

That's 42 with Ylonen. Kapanen and Davidson would make 44.

AHL vet contracts won't count, but we might need about 2 more NHL vet contracts for Laval. So we should land about 46 contracts less guys traded plus guys brought in.

 

[BaseballCoach]

Maybe they feel Davidson will accept some other kind of contract. Or maybe they just don't care if he leaves. It's a shame because I like this idea of building our own depth and Davidson looks like a competitive fellow with an outside shot at becoming an NHLer. However, if they feel the numbers game at fwd isn't working out (too crowded), I guess I could understand why they would decide to go with more vets above a fringe prospect.

Edit: or maybe they will sign ulhik before the deadline. That option is still out there...

who is uhlik?

 

[Tyson]

The Habs have 39 of 50 contracts accounted for, most of any team.

 

[Miller Time]

The Habs have 39 of 50 contracts accounted for, most of any team.

Makes one think we are getting closer to the quantity for quality focus in trade targets...

 

[Steve Shutt]

Not looking good for Davidson with only one week to go. He probably doesn't have much leverage as a 5th round overage pick. Might be a positive for us if we can sign him on an AHL contract.

Guessing HuGo are over at the World Championships and we'll get an update on Kapanen in the next day or two.