GDT: 2024 Summer Free Agency (July 1st)

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807511107109593369

 

[donghabs98]

Actually 100% down for this lmao
Don't know why but I really want it, insert directly Into top6 with the kids a bit , Marty would know how to use him too

Give it like 3 years, see what happens, we got the cash

I'd be very down to see it after seeing our Kovalchuk and Corey Perry stints lol
I'm a go for this

Kane can join past their prime NHL stars turned one off Habs like Staal, Perry, Kovalchuk, Briere and Semin. It's actually quite fitting!

That said, I think Kane can contribute more than those players and a 1 year deal makes a lot of sense for both sides (if he wanted to come here).

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

He was no doubt brutal..................my point was he could............could make a resurgence, if he takes a role ala a checking winger. He has speed, and size. I hope..........he can find a role.
As for the money, well Bergevin stuck with several bad contracts, and there is at least one contract worse than his. ( Gally )

I mean he had 3 seasons of 14 points his career stats is just an average 4th liner who can play on the third line once in a while.

Don't forget Armia had top 6 and PP time when he joined and had around 17min of icetime and still couldn't produce.

We literally have the meme on this board, armia gets 2 points in a game and then we say see you in 10 games.

 

[morhilane]

Seravalli doesn't even know if Kane has any interest in Montreal.
...

I still don't get where he got the idea that the Habs were interested in Kane. It's not coming from the Habs side.

And now I feel like I said the exactly same thing last year right before July 1st about another UFA the Habs were apparently interested in... Oh wait, Kane's agent is Pat Brisson. He always use rumors of the Habs to raise the price of his players.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

I still don't get where he got the idea that the Habs were interested in Kane. It's not coming from the Habs side.

And now I feel like I said the exactly same thing last year right before July 1st about another UFA the Habs were apparently interested in... Oh wait, Kane's agent is Pat Brisson. He always use rumors of the Habs to raise the price of his players.

Didn't Kane once said I'd rather play in the U.S when he was in Chicago?

 

[donghabs98]

Lane Hutson's favorite player was Patrick Kane, would be kinda cool to have them play together.

Adding Kane and Hutson to our PP would instantly make it better than last season. We could actually have 2 good units

 

[Banjo Cat]

I was shocked that they got Demidov. This may be the summer of George!

Speaking of George, I've always thought the Habs should be playing in a more breathable fabric like cotton.

 

[billy piton]

Gorton clearly stated no long term contract to UFA vet. No Albatross are going to be signed.

even a three year deal is too long for a 36 yo. let's say we sign kane at 3 years 5m. if he falls of the cliff we are guaranteed with 17m dead cap between anderson, gallagher and kane. it would be a disaster for any hope for a competitive team before 2027.

on the other hand, we already have too many bottom six forwards who can't play on pk. if anderson and gallagher are garbage again next year i'd rather give roy a chance on the second line and if the team is competitive try to find a top six forward before trade deadline.

 

[le_sean]

I just don’t see Kane deciding to go to Montreal of all places.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Adding Kane and Hutson to our PP would instantly make it better than last season. We could actually have 2 good units

I don't see Hutson having any PP time if Matheson is still there. Don't forget Burrows is still the PP coach ...

 

[Habsfan18]

I for one am eagerly anticipating the annual HF Habs July 1st meltdown. It’s a 20+ year tradition.

 

[Frenchy]

what are the latest rumours ? Are we mentioned on some UFA ?

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Comtois is a free agent.

There's a target.

Good tweener, can help out Laval with offense and toughness.

 

[donghabs98]

even a three year deal is too long for 36 yo. let's say we sign kane at 3 years 5m. if he falls of the cliff we are guaranteed with 17m dead cap between anderson, gallagher and kane. it would be a disaster for any hope for a competitive team before 2027.

on the other hand, we already have too many bottom six forwards who can't play on pk. if anderson and gallagher are garbage again next year i'd rather give roy a chance on the second line and if team is competitive try to find a top six forward before trade deadline.

I can't see them offering anyone 35yr+ anything more than a 2 year deal. It would go against what Gorton said. The Leafs signing Marleau to a 3 year deal is a good example of how that can quickly backfire.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

Seravalli had Kent Hughes on his podcast this year right?

 

[donghabs98]

I for one am eagerly anticipating the annual HF Habs July 1st meltdown. It’s a 20+ year tradition.

2 guarantees on July 1st. Fans won't be happy regardless of what we don't or do do and HF servers are gonna crash all day.

 

[vokiel]

Comtois is a free agent.

There's a target.

Good tweener, can help out Laval with offense and toughness.

He's done, don't see why we would use a limited contract spot on him.

 

[Frenchy]

Comtois is a free agent.

There's a target.

Good tweener, can help out Laval with offense and toughness.

meh , he comes with a bagage , NHL will probably stay away from him

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

4

He's done, don't see why we would use a limited contract spot on him.

44 points in 61 games in the A.

He's a good option to call up and bring a physical edge if there's injuries and there will be.

 

[Kimota]

Habs linked to Debrusk makes me happy.

 

[vokiel]

44 points in 61 games in the A.

He's a good option to call up and bring a physical edge if there's injuries and there will be.

If we get rid of other contracts then

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Habs linked to Debrusk makes me happy.

Where was that ?

 

[Kimota]

Where was that ?

Engels.

Still, it's good to hear.

 

[BLONG7]

I can't see them offering anyone 35yr+ anything more than a 2 year deal. It would go against what Gorton said. The Leafs signing Marleau to a 3 year deal is a good example of how that can quickly backfire.

Yup.................2 years max.
Gorton already said there would be no long term deals with aging vets.

 

[Hannibal]

Whats the purpose to have that many good young dman and refusing to trade one for a young player of the calibre of McG? I mean, what are you waiting for? That would be very stupid to pass on that occasion. We still have a boat load of picks as assets too.

If we are not willing to sacrifice one of them for McG, we won’t be willing to sacrifice any of them for anyone. Stupid.