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Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 12, 2019 at 12:28 p.m.
Thread: Montreal Canadiens 2020-21
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RobbStark03</b></div><div>Are we ready to trade every player that aren't on pace for a Career Year? Trading him now, would be a mistake, his perceived value is lower than it should be. He is still on pace for 51 points. Domi has been great, despite being in a goal slump.</div></div>

I don't know what games you have been watching but Domi has been far from great this season. He has been extremely lazy in the defensive zone and hasn't had the same patience and puck awareness in the offensive zone as he did last year. On top of that, the three games audition on LW with Suzuki at center was very revealing about his character and hockey IQ. For a guy that's played LW for most of his career, he suddenly looked lost on the ice and according to some MTL reporters, basically said he didn't want to play LW. That smells like selfishness and that's not something MTL should want in their lineup.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 11, 2019 at 11:49 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 16, 2019 at 1:17 p.m.
Thread: AS PER RUMOURS
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gofnut999</b></div><div>Nope, does Preds no good. They want to dump Turris to be able to sign Josi/Granlund. Adding Alzner defeats the purpose.</div></div>

Just basing myself on rumors I've read. But looking at their cap space for next year, the Preds would have about $25-26M to sign guys. Bases on Johansen/Duchene contracts, Josi not likely to get more than $8-8.5M per year and Granlund shouldn't be getting more than $6-6.5M per season. Buyout Alzner after next year would cost less I believe than a potential buyout of Turris in 2-3 yrs. And let's not forget that Poile basically gave away Subban (two 2nd round picks and scraps) to sign Duchene. I think he'll do something similar with Turris to get 5 yrs at $6M per off the books.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 3, 2019 at 5:38 p.m.
Thread: Jimmy Schuldt for sure signs with his buddy remember lol
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jay27</b></div><div>We were hopeful lol. But Vegas just had too much to offer. Immediate playoff run, low taxes, burning his ELC and who knows what they promised him in the way of renegotions in the offseason. Not to mention being able to go to the rink in shorts every day.</div></div>

I may have misread the news feed on TSN but because of age, he's not eligible to play in the playoffs this year. Needed to be signed prior to trade deadline to play in playoffs. Vegas could only sign him for one year at the max ELC. He'll play the final two games and that's it. And if I'm not mistaken, he can't go to Chicago of AHL to play there either. But like it was mentioned here already, Vegas most definitely has a deal in place for July 1.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 27, 2019 at 12:36 p.m.
Thread: STOP TRADING DROUIN
It's not a question of just points. It's a question of effort and desire to be part of the team and system. He also doesn't understand how to play defense and constantly turns the puck over. Those things are not related to who is playing with but rather a conscious decision to not work hard. Great players will always give an effort whether or not they're producing, they find other ways to be involved. Julien rewards guys that follow the game plan, give an honest effort and that he can trust in important situation (defensive zone faceoff, protecting the lead late in games, etc). Right now, Drouin is not doing that and has not earned the trust of Julien for more ice time. I realize he's still 23 and has loads of talent but if you let him take shortcuts now, he'll never be a true star. This is the exact scenario that occurred in Ottawa in the early 2000's between Spezza and Jacques Martin. Jacques was trying to get Spezza to play a 200 foot game and be responsible at both ends of the ice, knowing that when he had an opportunity on offense, he's talent would take over. But here we are 15 yrs later and Spezza never learned to play both ends and has become a one dimensional player who's about the retire because no one is going to sign him in the summer.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 25, 2019 at 4:47 p.m.
Thread: The only trade Id do involving Drouin
I don't disagree with MTL fans not wanting to trade Drouin, and those fans have various reasons for wanting him to stay. What I do disagree with is your statement about Drouin being a ppg player if Julien would stop treating him like **** as you say. Julien is the right coach for this team at this moment and for this market. What Drouin doesn't seem to understand is work ethic (he has none), team first mentality (see short lived time in Tampa) and that in order to create offense and put up points (in any league) you actually have to hold to the puck for more than 3 seconds. Drouin is a turnover king with is fancy failed toe drags every f"in time he enters the offensive zone. In the 9 1/2 minutes in played last night, I noticed four giveaways. MTL plays a five man unit type of game where speed and puck pressure are paramount. Drouin has the speed no doubt but is unfortunately one of the laziest players I've ever seen. And finally, a change in scenery will eventually help him because he clearly doesn't enjoy being in La Belle Province!!!! Just sayin….
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 19, 2018 at 7:39 p.m.
Thread: 2018/19 Habs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>lavsim96</b></div><div>Why ya'll want RNH? can somebody explain to me what's the hype around him? Not even a 50 point man and not known for his good defensive play to make up for it, at 6m per year that's overpaid. No idea why Habs fans want him</div></div>

Not really hype for me. Simple fact is that's the best Habs can get without shipping everybody out of town. Guys like Getzlaf, Malkin, Barkov, Giroux, Kopitar, etc... will never be available to MTL without giving away the family jewels as they say. No sense giving everything away to get that type of player but then have nothing to surround him with. It's called being realistic, unlike some of the scenarios I've seen on this site. And Tavares ain't coming either...

But to answer your questions: 1) a natural center - something MTL does not have currently. 2) RNH has more 50 point season than Chucky (3 to 2) and Chucky's both came in years Habs were out of playoffs. 3) RNH played quite well in 2017 playoffs as 3 line center, showing his capable of playing in his zone and being reliable defensively..Chucky doesn't even know what end of the ice is his defensive zone. 4) 6M/year is actually reasonable in today's NHL for a 50 + pts guy. And I think he would get closer to 65-70 pts playing with Drouin. Chucky will want 7M + per year on his next deal and his production is not likely to increase dramatically. 5) see point #1...