I have never said he was crap, he's not. He's no savior either, he is a second line player that you in particular are convinced we need. You seem chronically offended which I guess is your choice, seems a thing for people in this present age.
I never presented him as a saviour either. He's a top-6 player worth acquiring. He adds a physical dimension in front of the opposing net we don't really have and can contribute offensively on a regular basis, both scoring goals and setting up plays.
He also fits the demographics of the current young core we are building.
The fact he is inclined to sign with Montreal is the convenient tidbit about their top-6 player. For me, the fact he is a local player is an afterthought.
I would love to trade for other players, but I suspect they would cost much more than PLD in assets, given the current context that he will not be re-signing with WIN and that everyone across the league knows that.
I'd also be less sure that they would agree to sign a long term extension with Montreal.
Is Dubois the ONLY player that Montreal might want to add, or the BEST player that Montreal would want to add to the roster? Maybe not, but likelihood of doing so with Dubois is much higher than some other dream targets, IMO.
But, that's not to say that Dubois is chump change because of that.
It's an opportunity that is presenting itself.
Yes, personally, I would seize it. I just don't need to be falsely told I would do that ONLY because he is a francophone Quebecer.
Would you not want him ONLY because he is a francophone Quebecer?
It goes both ways.
Since I never mention him being a francophone Quebecer as a reason to acquire him and you do on behalf of posters you know nothing about, guess who sounds more prejudiced?
You only prefer Dach because he's a good Western Boy.
(... See, everyone can play the game you've been playing since this thread was created)
I think CHwest might have reserves about Dach if he was a redneck. Thankfully, he's not, I guess...