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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 28, 2022 at 8:25 a.m.
Thread: If the Habs win the Lottery
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HabsLoveZuki</b></div><div>Habs decline the first 2 and the ducks decline the third one</div></div>

I agree with the decline of the first one. Why would Montreal trade Petry for Khudobin? If the Habs wanted him they could claimed him off Waivers back in December for nothing. People talk about Petry like he is washed up, it is like Pierre Lebrun said, Petry didn't just wake up one morning and forget how to play hockey. Family issues, Covid, not getting along with the coach all lead to Petry's lack of performance early in season. Since MSL took over, Petry has 20 pts in 28 games and is like a -2. The guy can still skate, still shoot, work a PP and PK, and how he played in Playoffs last season, he is totally worth more than this trade.
As for the second trade, I believe Drouin has talent and skill, and MAYBE the right coach brings it out of him. I dont see much of a return for him, seeing how he is a UFA end of next season, I see him more of a Tatar type deal, more of a throw in.
The 3rd deal you think Comtois is worth more than that? the guy was a late 2nd rounder himself who hasn't really lit the lamp that much, he has potential yes, but so could another 2nd round pick, maybe even moreso.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 18, 2022 at 5:58 p.m.
Thread: Details for each move - Trades - Signing
I been watching hockey my whole life champ, I dont just look at stats, I also see stupid stuff players do with no given hockey sense. As for Pitlick, there was a report out about WHY the Habs should be careful signing Pitlick LONG TERM, Pitlick makes a lot of bonehead no look passes to the other team he throws away the puck in the offensive and defensive zone, being used on the PK doesnt mean you are good defensively, being a penalty killer is about quickness which Pitlick has he is quick to the puck, being defensively aware 5 on 5 is different, he doesnt pick up his guy he doesnt cover anyone he puck watches and chases....Wideman is always out of position, what he does on the PP many other including Clague/Niku could do it if given the chance. Niku was a draft pick playing D on a team with Buff, Chairot, Morrissey, Kulikov, Trouba and Tyler Myers so he never got a real chance to prove himself....Clague is JUST 23, like he is still a kid, as you say there is a reason Niku cleared waivers, there is also a reason Wideman had to go play in the KHL and havent played in NHL since 2018-19, if he was any good and a PP specialist some team would have found use for him...and he is 32....I rather on a rebuilding team let Clague and Niku have a crack at it, not like we are competing for a playoff spot in next few years. ALSO, not just a stat reader but stats are stats for a reason, usually indicators, to go along with watching what players do on the ice matter.

Also here is the Article analyzing Pitlicks defensive woes
https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/hockey-inside-out/canadiens-by-the-numbers-pitlick-delivers-offence-but-d-is-a-concern
Makes sure to read it all.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 18, 2022 at 7:10 a.m.
Thread: Details for each move - Trades - Signing
Some Solid points i agree with. Some I do not..
Rem Pitlick you say isnt a liability when in actual fact 5 on 5 he is 2nd worst defensively in NHL only one worse is Galchenyuk....That is to say when he is on the ice, the chances he creates vs the good chances the other team gets are far out numbered. He does play hard and he has good offensive instincts he just needs to clean his game up a little and a good 3rd line winger yes I agree.

As for Wideman, he is not a PP Specialist, he is ok but I think others can be used, Defensively he is terrible 5 on 5 he is terrible, he is always out of position, I like his compete level but he is bad. You knock Clague, say he can only skate, Clague can handle the puck he can skate it out of trouble can join the rush, he isnt aggressive defensively but I am sure he can do what Wideman does on the PP, and as for Niku, you are basing his inability to play Defense in 13 games? The guy in his rookie year in the AHL put up 56 points and won Defenseman of the year, in 13 games with Habs he had 6 points, and a +3 playing 3rd pairing minutes...I'd say get rid of Wideman, let the younger guys play and give them a legit shot, we arent going to be great next year so why not see what they can do... Also as for Defensive abilities, NONE of the Habs are really showing they know how with the way MSL has them playing.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 5, 2022 at 10:16 a.m.
Thread: Lets give the kids more time in Laval
I agree with you, but most fans want all the kids playing in the nhl right now. They see Barron play a few games yeah kid looks good and he is NHL ready, but he still makes a lot of bad mistakes, he doesnt use his size to his advantage and doesn't play physical. Harris is a smooth skater, and he JUST got out of college, it is a big step to the NHL from college so a year or so in Minors will only help him. Ghule should as well spend a couple years in the minors. Ylonen could and should get a legit shot at a spot on the roster. You have those 3 D, and Schueneman in Laval and used properly, on the PP on the PK, you watch their growth. there is nothing wrong with a couple years in the minors, the new management has often spoke of player development, well you dont develop players at the NHL level. As for the guys comment on Clague, he is far from dog *&amp;^% as you put it. The guy can skate, handle the puck make a good pass, very similar style play as Harris, He actually should be given more time and more opportunity, he has been paired with Wideman all season who is such a bad Defensive Dman, he is Petry 2.0, you Pair Clague with Edmundson, use Clague in same manner Petry was used with Edmundson, you will see a difference. I'd like to see him actually get some PP time, especially with his skating and passing skills, Same goes for Niku, Niku was AHL top defenceman in 2018, put up good numbers, just needs a chance to prove himself, and playing on a 3rd pairing 10 minutes a game wont cut it.
Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsFeb. 23, 2022 at 10:55 p.m.
Thread: What is need
How do you figure Lopsided? Just Curious....enlighten me.....So you don't think you guys will make the playoffs? Never heard of teams giving up something they may not want to in order to take a run at a cup? Kings have lots of down middle prospects and NO WHERE to play them, you got Kopitar and Danualt under contracts for next few years...and Lizotte filing in at 3rd line center just fine.
Who you guys got to run a 2nd PP unit after Doughty? Durzi?? Petry has had 40 pt seasons his last 4 seasons, yeah this year has been rough for him, but he didn't just wake up one day and forget how to play hockey. The Man in Playoffs played with one hand broken and modified glove and still played unreal, then you got Gallagher who is a spark plug, can score you 20-30 goals, plus goes to the dirty areas....for Byfield, who has large upside for sure, as for the rest, well Clarke is a crap shoot, he could become an NHL'er maybe who knows he is an unknown, and Maatta, well he is a toss in UFA end of season and a cap move .....The big loss "potentially" is Byfield....Still no guarantee he becomes a star.....Anyway that is just my thoughts on it....