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Forum: Armchair-GMMon at 1:08 am

Thread: Who would you draft

If Habs can't land Lafreniere or Byfield imo they need to pursue Drysdale, either picking him with their own pick or trading for him.

I'm not sold on a lot of the forwards after the top 2, sure there might be a star player among them, but it isn't crystal clear who though imo. Drysdale looks to be the safest bet (in a good way) to getting an Elite player that can be a top pairing Dman. He fits a team need as well, RD depth be damned.. by the time Drysdale would be ready for top pairing responsibilities, Weber and Petry will be gone or just considered depth guys, and Habs could always move some of their younger RD guys for a LD.

Forum: General Fantasy TalkThu at 12:13 am

Thread: The Great Debate Lemieux vs Gretzky

I think this argument comes down to Performance / Success vs Talent / Raw skill. Both players have both sides in spades, but Gretzky obviously owns practically everyone in the performance columns, and I think there's a general agreement from everybody that Lemieux was probably the most talented player to ever play the game.

If we were just looking at Talent / Raw skill. I think there's a good dozen players who we could arguably put ahead of Gretzky. imo Pavel Bure should be in the same conversation as Lemieux in terms of talent. Too bad the success just wasn't there.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar 30 at 7:07

Thread: Realistic off-season and lines chemistry

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GMs</b></div><div>Compliance buyout lmao just people here start this up. He said what he said, I’m just doing a realistic offseason that’s it. I’m not gonna sign on of McShane Houde or Fonstad when a month ago he said he’ll sign one of those 4. IMO he should sign Hillis and one of McShane or Fonstad but we’ll see.</div></div>

Only on here??? There’s been articles speculating how it might make sense to have another one..

<a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/top-11-purely-hypothetical-nhl-compliance-buyout-candidates/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/top-11-purely-hypothetical-nhl-compliance-buyout-candidates/</a>

Forum: Armchair-GMMar 30 at 4:38

Thread: Realistic off-season and lines chemistry

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GMs</b></div><div>I think you’re late on the news but Bergevin ALREADY said he’ll only sign ONE (1) of Hillis McShane Fonstad Houde. Cam Hillis will be the guy no question</div></div>

I remember reading somewhere that "likely" only one gets signed, but that doesn't mean much for the time being. Too many variables need to happen first. Even in the scenario you have, Habs organization contracts would be around 44-45.

What if Okulov doesn't sign? Kovalchuk doesn't come back? If there's a compliance buyout because of the flat cap, does MTL get rid of Alzner to free up a contract spot.

Hillis is gonna be signed, no doubt. but I'd wager money one of the three of Houde, Fonstad, and McShane are signed too.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar 29 at 11:16

Thread: Realistic off-season and lines chemistry

1 or 2 of McShane, Houde, and Fonstad will get an ELC imo. As long as Habs can manage under the 50 contract cap, I don't think it would be a problem. Even if Laval ends up getting over stocked with guys, with the high probability Trois-Riviere will get an ECHL team soon, Laval will have an affiliate to send guys.

Forum: NHL SigningsMar 26 at 11:43

Thread: Montreal Canadiens signed Jesse Ylönen (3 Years / $925,000 AAV)

Habs sleeper prospect

Kind of fell into obscurity in the Liiga, but man did he have a great WJ tournament in 2019, especially the gold medal game, when it counted.

Forum: General Fantasy TalkFeb 27 at 9:32

Thread: Habs Fans - Danault

Don’t see why MTL would have any interest in moving Danault to begin with. Habs still need some 2-way veterans down the middle. Remove Danault and there left with Suzuki, Kotkaniemi, Evans, Poehling, Domi if you want to move him back. Point is they are all young offensive minded guys, Evans being the only exception.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 27 at 12:34

Thread: From Russia CSKA with love

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bf3351</b></div><div>Regardless of who the players are it still takes most KHL players over a year to adapt to the NHL. Some adjust, some don't.</div></div>

For Karpizov anyways, the only time he played on north american ice sizes was during the WJ in MTL in 2017... in 7 games he had 13pts (9 goals)...

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 27 at 12:28

Thread: From Russia CSKA with love

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BlastnyFromThePastny</b></div><div>I like both trades. Does Sorokin sign though?</div></div>

Under these circumstances I think he would. NYI have probably been trying like mad for years. And as much as I like those trades too, neither MIN or NYI do them.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 27 at 12:25

Thread: From Russia CSKA with love

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bf3351</b></div><div>If any NHL team had this many KHL players they'd get killed every game.</div></div>

Sorokin is 24 and has a career .940 save% having already played <strong>5 years</strong> in the KHL, Kaprizov is 22 and probably the best player not playing in the NHL at the moment. Romanov is 20 and is one of MTLs top prospects, Marchenko is 28... I just added him for fun :squintytongue

This is the cream of the KHL crop... NYI and MIN having been praying for the day Sorokin and Kaprizov leave for the NHL and probably never plan on moving them....ever

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 26 at 11:39

Thread: Cant find my meds

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jo_Habs77</b></div><div>What's wrong with you?
How does that EDM trade make any sense...</div></div>

Bouchard and KK are really close in value, hard to argue that. KK has an edge though

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 26 at 11:37

Thread: Team of The 2020s

MTL easily declines that deal. For sure they'd be interest in Zadorov, but not moving Drouin for him, at least not with Zadorov as the centerpiece coming back

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 26 at 6:12

Thread: Cant find my meds

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HabsRafiki</b></div><div>Caufield is wasting time at Wisconsin. If he can't make the NHL just yet (which I think would be a stretch) he should play junior, go to Europe, or play in the AHL. Wisconsin is HORRIBLE and will be again.

I didn't do well in math, but I do know that 6% are not very good odds.

I like going after Dubois if he is genuinely excited about playing under the glare in Montreal. Not enough of a Gaudreau fan to trade that for him. Not sure about the EDM trade as we're a little too deep into the scouting weeds for me.</div></div>

Agree with you on Caufield 100%. For the draft lottery 6% is better than zero lol What do you mean by your EDM comment?

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 26 at 2:30

Thread: Johnny Wants Out

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>Montreal wouldn't do that</div></div>

For Gaudreau? I think they would at least consider it.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 26 at 2:04

Thread: Johnny Wants Out

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>Not in the slightest</div></div>

obviously MTL would have to add significant pieces. Domi (or Drouin) + Poehling + Mete is a deal I suggested in my last ACGM.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 26 at 1:45

Thread: Johnny Wants Out

Deal centered around Gaudreau and Domi (or Drouin) be interesting for CGY?

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 26 at 12:50

Thread: Cant find my meds

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>patriot65</b></div><div>caufield should stay another year in the NCAA.....
Forget A.LAFRENIERE we wont get the first pick....
Too expensive for Gaudreau and DUBOIS....
</div></div>

<strong>caufield should stay another year in the NCAA.....</strong>
I disagree, I say sign him, see if he can prove he's NHL ready, if not send him to Laval. At least there he can start adapting to pro hockey, Wisconsin are garbage (lack depth and goaltending). If he were playing for Cornell, Minn state, North Dakota, or even Boston college i'd say stay in the NCAA, but he's not.
<strong>Forget A.LAFRENIERE we wont get the first pick....</strong>
no way for you to definitively know that. just keep your fingers crossed. If Habs don't get him, evryone at LW gets bumped up. I still see no issues.
<strong>Too expensive for Gaudreau and DUBOIS.... </strong>
Perhaps...but look at that lineup man, deep at every position....no way that isn't a young legit playoff team that oozes contending potential.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 25 at 7:52

Thread: Habs Fans let me know what you think

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jack_</b></div><div>Lol you said that it was one of the most embarrassing losses in nhl history</div></div>

In regular season history, yup it’s definitely at the top lol it’s fair to say losing to someone the team employs adds to the embarrassment. Not to mention losing to a freakin zamboni driver has a better embarrassing ring to it than losing to an accountant. But both definitely in the top 5.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 25 at 7:03

Thread: Habs Fans let me know what you think

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jack_</b></div><div>Ah yes because the leafs are the only team to lose to an EBUG. Oh that's right.</div></div>

So your defense is to point out another really embarrassing lost? Weird flex, but ok....

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 25 at 6:53

Thread: Habs Fans let me know what you think

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jack_</b></div><div>That's right how could I forget. It's nice to see Hughes and Kotkaniemi both compete for a Calder this season</div></div>

Oooff what a comeback. I’m shaken... :| Yet MTL will still most likely have a Calder finalist in Suzuki. KK still a point per game in the AHL, happy to take my time with him.
Still....hope you enjoy what is probably going to be considered one of the most embarrassing regular season lost in NHL history....losing to a zamboni driver...whom the team actually employs...

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 25 at 6:23

Thread: Habs Fans let me know what you think

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jack_</b></div><div>I was being sarcastic. All habs prospects are going to be superstars in their eyes.</div></div>

Would rather be the team that overvalue’s some of their prospects (yet still be universally considered as one of the best prospect pools in the league) than being the team that has all the star power in the world and still manages to lose to a zamboni driver who works for them....

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 25 at 6:18

Thread: Habs Fans let me know what you think

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Cheechonics</b></div><div>Thanks for the feedback. What if it was Paul Byron instead?</div></div>

No thanks, zero interest in taking Neal’s contract. Habs have enough issues as it is.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 25 at 6:29

Thread: What Will Likely Happen Sadly

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DriveFor25</b></div><div>actually you kinda have a point. what is gardiner’s value?</div></div>

Last I heard CAR wanted to move him, but their injuries on D probably kiboshed any deal involving this season. My guess his value is 2nd + younger roster player / B+ prospect

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 25 at 6:18

Thread: What Will Likely Happen Sadly

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DriveFor25</b></div><div>yeah could happen, but I feel like we will do nothing this off-season, which pisses me off. Bergevin is really good at trades, but he doesn’t have a good vision of the team. There is no reason to contend IMO.</div></div>

Bergevin is good at treading water. Gardiner does that, on top of probably slowing down Romanov playing meaningful minutes in the NHL, That's right up Bergevin and Julien's wheelhouse.

Forum: Montreal CanadiensFeb 25 at 6:13

Thread: Who is Montreal targeting at the draft

Drysdale if still available, Raymond or Lundell if you go for a forward.

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