GDT: 2024 Summer Free Agency (July 1st)

[JianYang]

Yeah thank god we didn't sign a highly talented PPG winger who will most probably retire as the best american skater to ever lace them up.

Lucky for us the Newhook and Roy of this world of there to support our offense.

The question you need to ask yourself is where is this team going next year with Kane?

If the mentality is to go for it now, they need alot more to add too before the year starts.

 

[vokiel]

they really aren't targeting 56 yr old Kane are they? lol

Some asshat from a network probably asked Gorton nonchalantly: "Would the Habs be interested in Kane.", and Gorton candidly, as usual, answered only "yes". How rumors are made.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Cmon Kent shine that bald head and give us asomething

 

[Goldthorpe]

Yeah thank god we didn't sign a highly talented PPG winger who will most probably retire as the best american skater to ever lace them up.

Lucky for us the Newhook and Roy of this world of there to support our offense.

I like the idea of bringing a veteran scorer to mentor our forwards. I just don't think Kane is the right guy. He's not the player he used to be, he would command prime PP time to be productive, and he's not well known for his leadership.

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807544987657126116

 

[MarkJ]

Wouldn't mind DeBrusk depending on his demands.

 

[McGees]

Stamkos makes sense if they don't back up the money truck for him.
Marty connection.
Add some scoring.
Mentor some young guys.

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807572029232529636

 

[Rapala]

I liked all 3 of Norlinder, Boqvist and Lundkvist as prospects and now all are UFA's, ouch. I don't watch much Liiga but I usually see a decent amount of SHL/Allsvenskan each year (not this year though), surprised that one of them didn't do make it especially Lundkvist who I haven't seen in a while but I would at least have some interest depending on what's been going on with him and what Hughes is up to.

Damn I hope Engstrom doesn't peter out like those guys seemed to do.
All skillsy guys but not overly physical.

 

[Habaneros]

Kane gone..Stamkos still there.

Wonder if Kent makes an offer to Vincent Desharnais ?

 

[Chili]

Carrier looks like he misses half of every season to injuries...
He will fit right in.

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A lot of hard miles there, the price paid for a very physical style.

I know some folks would like to see Xhekaj take on all comers but his games played list could look something similar to that unless he picks his spots.

 

[Habaneros]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807572029232529636

Stamkos must be angry right about now,

 

[bcv]

Kane gone..Stamkos still there.

Wonder if Kent makes an offer to Vincent Desharnais ?

Hope not

 

[Omar]

Shocked we let Norlinder walk

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Shocked we let Norlinder walk

I mean he couldn't play in the nhl lvl. This will give an extra roster spot

 

[larek]

Thay was an insane offseason and probably will never happen again.

In: gomez, cammalleri, gionta, spacek, Gill, moen (I could be missing names)

Out: koivu, kovalev, Higgins, mcdonagh, tanguay

But yeah, cammalleri is probably the biggest name (in prime) that the Habs ever signed externally.

Kane gone..Stamkos still there.

Wonder if Kent makes an offer to Vincent Desharnais ?

No room for him

Tall but not that physical and terrible fighter
Weak for his size can get overwhelmed
But I will say he did improve this season from last

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807574534431641731

 

[SwiftyHab]

Shocked we let Norlinder walk

you’d be even more shocked if you saw him skate

 

[Vachon23]

I could see us signing Benoit-Olivier Groulx tomorrow for Laval and 1st call up if their is injuries

 

[vokiel]

Shocked we let Norlinder walk

He never had the physical tools, nor the skills to be a fixture in North America. I'm sure he can perform somewhere in Europe.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Still shocked Necas has not been traded

 

[Treb]

I would take a center that can also play RW.

We can do that as well, but less choices and probably more pricey for the same quality. We already have Newhook that can also play C.

 

[Agalloch]

We can do that as well, but less choices and probably more pricey for the same quality. We already have Newhook that can also play C.

How about Sam Lafferty ?

 

[The Great Weal]

One big move I could see tomorrow is Kaiden Guhle and Juraj Slafkosvky getting a big contract extension

No clue what a Guhle extension would look like but yes I think a Slaf extension gets done

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

How about Sam Lafferty ?

Would be interested, but they need to dump some forwards.

Though, if they waive RHP he would be nice for Laval.