News Article: Why The Montreal Canadiens Need To Acquire Max Talbot

[Price is Wright]

Sounds like Lapointe all over again.

 

[Kimota]

Sounds like Lapointe all over again.

Weird thinking. It's a completly different situation.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

cant believe some people are actually saying no to talbot nothing to do with him being french,its hes character that i love and would be perfect for our 4th line,has long as philly isnt demanding too much i would take max in my team any day of the week.Personally i woudlnt trade him for Diaz since hes been great this year but a swap for Moen or a third round + weber i would be all over it.Hes maybe having a bad year so far but Talbot in the playoffs is exactly what we need and im pretty confident that MB would also be interested for the right price

 

[BaseballCoach]

Or better yet let's just watch Dumont develop as our very own Talbot.

I would move Moen for Talbot. If the Flyers think they can use more size, and we get better hands, it could be a fit.

And it would not affect Dumont that way.

Cap wise very similar. Talbot is 2 years younger and maybe a bit hungrier at this point.

 

[HomaridII]

Would love to get Talbot to replace Moen or Armstrong.

 

[BLONG7]

Would love to get Talbot to replace Moen or Armstrong.

The guy is a playoff warrior...

 

[PhysicX]

cant believe some people are actually saying no to talbot nothing to do with him being french,its hes character that i love and would be perfect for our 4th line,has long as philly isnt demanding too much i would take max in my team any day of the week.Personally i woudlnt trade him for Diaz since hes been great this year but a swap for Moen or a third round + weber i would be all over it.Hes maybe having a bad year so far but Talbot in the playoffs is exactly what we need and im pretty confident that MB would also be interested for the right price

Exactly. When I'm thinking Talbot being a good player to target for potential trade, I'm thinking playoff experience and Stanley Cup winner. In my opinion, he is the type of player Bergevin should try to get for the playoffs. He'd definitely benefit us, as he raises his game in the postseason, he goes all out energy-wise and he's a great penalty killer. I'd be willing to lose out on a bit of future (meaning trade an asset in the juniors) plus somebody else (not Diaz) or a draft pick for his service. I know some of you don't like this idea, but we're talking about the playoffs here. We've got a legitimate chance, we're getting there health-wise, our D looks good, our G is solid, our PP is top-10 and it is creating chances on an regular basis.

The PK is what must be most improved. I think his acquisition would make us a legit Stanley Cup contender. I just doubt Philly is willing to part ways with Talbot. Overpaying for his services... don't know man...

 

[Uber Coca]

I'd love him on this team. As Gaston Therrien would say, it would make us ''difficile de jouer contre''.

 

[Scintillating10]

Why The Montreal Canadiens Need To Acquire Max Talbot
http://thehockeywriters.com/why-the-montreal-canadiens-need-to-acquire-max-talbot/

What do you think?

I wouldn't give up Diaz for him but I would trade Weber and a 3rd rounder. Then make separate deal to get a pick back. Either deal Moen or White or Armstrong for a pick because be no room for somebody. Talbot can't play on top 2 lines and third line is Pleks/Gio/Bourque, 4th line likely Dumont/Prust/Talbot.

 

[Zeroknowledge*]

I would trade Weber or White for him maybe add a late pick.

But yes he would be a good addition for our playoff run.

 

[Sam I Am]

At $2.25M? Can't Dumont/White provide almost as much for a lot less?

 

[ClasslessGuy]

at $2.25m? Can't dumont/white provide almost as much for a lot less?

1,75

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Would you do it for a 2nd round pick?

Would the Flyers do it for a 2nd round pick?

From the trade boards. Flyers want Weber + 2nd. I'd prefer the pick as a third myself, but could go either way. Talbot would give us some excellent stability in the bottom six and relieve Prust's workload somewhat. He may be small but the guy battles damn hard and Pittsburgh fans rave about him as a locker room guy. We might even be able to move Moen and recover the pick we give up. Although, Moen/Talbot/Prust would be a good line.

 

[WestIslander]

He is available, it's a fact! Check the Flyers board and the trade rumors board.

I think Talbot is the ideal player for the Canadiens and I also think we need Whitney on the back end for a long playoff run.

 

[Dr Gonzo]

He is available, it's a fact! Check the Flyers board and the trade rumors board.

Not saying that he's not available, but I'm not sure the HF rumours board is the right place to affirm he's on the market. Wouldn't that come from Holmgren, or someone in the organization as opposed to fans?

 

[BLNY]

I think he'd be a very solid addition going forward, but there's one area he's only marginal at, and it's faceoffs. The Habs desperately need someone that can win key draws consistently. That alone, would help the PK.

 

[Hullois]

He doesn't really bring anything we don't already have, so seems pointless other then of course he's french

Desharnais and Bouillon were just extended
Isn't that enough?

Midgets from quebec

Can the French bashing please stop, on the Montréal Canadiens board of all places, damn

 

[Kriss E]

I'd love him on this team. As Gaston Therrien would say, it would make us ''difficile de jouer contre''.

We're 3rd in terms of regulation losses with only 5 losses through 30 games, we are tied at 4th for most wins. We already are a very difficult team to play against.

Talbot would be a good addition for the playoffs, but it's not a necessity. I don't like the length of his deal but at such a small hit, it's not the end of the world.

 

[ClasslessGuy]

Can the French bashing please stop, on the Montréal Canadiens board of all places, damn

Strong this

 

[Dr Gonzo]

Can the French bashing please stop, on the Montréal Canadiens board of all places, damn

Don't bother responding to those idiots and just report them. It makes the mods job easier, and they can just ban those neanderthals outright.

 

[danyhabsfan]

Id rather play Dumont.

Philadelphia would want too much for him.


BTW Dumont 25/38 65.8% on faceoffs.

 

[Dharvey33]

Weber 2nd for Talbot Rinaldo that's what i would do

 

[BaseballCoach]

From the trade boards. Flyers want Weber + 2nd. I'd prefer the pick as a third myself, but could go either way. Talbot would give us some excellent stability in the bottom six and relieve Prust's workload somewhat. He may be small but the guy battles damn hard and Pittsburgh fans rave about him as a locker room guy. We might even be able to move Moen and recover the pick we give up. Although, Moen/Talbot/Prust would be a good line.

Weber is not a real cost at all. We will lose him on waivers anyway.

Paying a 2nd rounder for a rental is steep, and I doubt it would be done for a rental of this calibre (as opposed to Iginla or people like that).

However, the fact that this is NOT a rental, that there are three more years on the deal beyond just this year, at $1.75M, for a reliable young vet (age 29) make the price affordable. I think we are a better team making this deal than not. Maybe try to get a 6th rounder back for Weber, but not a priority.

 

[Bilbo Caufield]

Max could be the difference between going far or losing in the 1st round. No big moves needed but Jagr + Talbot could bring us a cup and not cost bright future players or picks. Do it Marc I know you're a smart guy

 

[Richiebottles]

Not saying that he's not available, but I'm not sure the HF rumours board is the right place to affirm he's on the market. Wouldn't that come from Holmgren, or someone in the organization as opposed to fans?

While I agree with you, Holmgren will never and come out and say that he is available but I think that he will get traded.