Post-Game Talk: ITS OVER- Did we make a huge mistake on Pierre-Luc Dubois Thread?

[Habs]

we need help on the blueline in the near future, puck moving and offense. Guhle provides hope, Arbs the beatdown, I hope we can get some young studs soon

 

[Runner77]

If Vegas wins tonight, buyout period starts Thursday (48 hours after SCF is complete or June 15th, whichever is later. In this case, it's same day).

Definitely interested to see who the buyouts are. I expect a few this year.

Any buyouts by HuGo expected?

 

[SlafySZN]

As much as I like Hutson and am looking forward to seeing him play on our team, we could trade him without making too big of a hole in our prospect pool. We're real deep at that position, with yet more players turning pro soon. I'd hate to see him go but them's the breaks.

He’s the only elite offensive dman. No one is better or similar to him. He’s the habs best prospect. They’re never moving him.

 

[Runner77]

Everybody wants a big skill centerman but many want one for free and on a cheap contract cause you know.....we're THAT good at attracting or developping players.

Didn’t you hear — climate change will turn us into the new California.

we need help on the blueline in the near future, puck moving and offense. Guhle provides hope, Arbs the beatdown, I hope we can get some young studs soon

I see that happening next year with a top heavy draft in quality Ds. However, there may be good droppers to choose from with FLA’s pick.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Any buyouts by HuGo expected?

Don't think so. Only person might be Hoffman, who is going into his last year.

Don't think they buyout Armia. That would give us 4 years of dead cap space. Gallagher's contract is essentially buyout proof, and he still has a shit load of term on it.

We didn't buyout anyone last year either.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

Don't think so. Only person might be Hoffman, who is going into his last year.

Don't think they buyout Armia. That would give us 4 years of dead cap space. Gallagher's contract is essentially buyout proof, and he still has a shit load of term on it.

We didn't buyout anyone last year either.

Only maybe one, 2 or 3 of Armia, Hoff and Dvo can be traded at TDL, just maybe. Maybe none of them too. And Gallagher there is no chance. He'll stay till the end, will be LTLR soon anyway. Or buyout in 2 years.

 

[Runner77]

Don't think so. Only person might be Hoffman, who is going into his last year.

Don't think they buyout Armia. That would give us 4 years of dead cap space. Gallagher's contract is essentially buyout proof, and he still has a shit load of term on it.

We didn't buyout anyone last year either.

With only one year left on his deal, I would definitely not see value in buying out Hoffman.

 

[EveryDay]

If he was really committed to coming to Montreal he would just flat out say he’s unwilling to negotiate a long term contract and wants to test free agency in 2024.

He owes Winnipeg nothing, he doesn’t owe them a sign a trade to get them a better return.

If now all of a sudden he’s open to committing to 5/6 teams for 8 years, his desire to play in Montreal was merely smoke and mirrors.

I agree, it sounds like he's using MTL to raise his next contract.

I will lose all the respect I have for him if it's the case like Briere years ago.

 

[sampollock]

This thread will call me to a crashing halt soon enough

 

[Kimota]

So is PLD keen on going to LA?
btw - i think Barron is definitely a focus of the Jets with his brother already on the team

That could be the attractive element that make the Jets bite. If that's the case then we do it.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

We’ve been through all the stages of PLD here: intrigued, hopeful, questioning, excited, aggrieved, jaded, and I think we’re at acceptance now.

You forgot one part: the madness

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Don't think so. Only person might be Hoffman, who is going into his last year.

Don't think they buyout Armia. That would give us 4 years of dead cap space. Gallagher's contract is essentially buyout proof, and he still has a shit load of term on it.

We didn't buyout anyone last year either.

I'd say if the Habs buy someone out, they aren't on the roster yet.

 

[WG]

Don't think so. Only person might be Hoffman, who is going into his last year.

Don't think they buyout Armia. That would give us 4 years of dead cap space. Gallagher's contract is essentially buyout proof, and he still has a shit load of term on it.

We didn't buyout anyone last year either.

This. Team is not going to be that competitive next year so extra capspace is not a dire need. Maybe next year they buy out Armia (saves 2.5M in 24-25, costs 1.3M in dead cap in 25-26) but for where the team is at they don't need to get rid of guys and stretch out the payments. If Hoffman isn't part of the plan then just waive him to Laval and he's off the books entirely after next year.

 

[River Meadow]

we need help on the blueline in the near future, puck moving and offense. Guhle provides hope, Arbs the beatdown, I hope we can get some young studs soon

Reinbacher is on the way.

 

[River Meadow]

The 9M$ we're hearing is perfectly fine with the market price... I have no idea why so many people are so indignant.

You think Dubois is worth 9 million a year?

 

[Adam Michaels]

No trades yet? Pffffff…

Hughes couldn't answer Cheveldayoff's calls because he was busy firing people from the medical staff.

 

[Runner77]

This thread will call me to a crashing halt soon enough

 

[Kimota]

Hughes couldn't answer Cheveldayoff's calls because he was busy firing people from the medical staff.

And putting his agent's rings in his ear. Now wait a minute...

 

[Schooner Guy]

Everything has been said, but not by everyone.


They will buyout Reilly and Forbort for an additional 5 millions, but still not enough for PLD or even Bertuzzi.

I believe the Bruins are also on the hook for Bergeron and Krejci's bonuses from this past year as well. Maybe that's already been factored in.

 

[sheed36]

Any buyouts by HuGo expected?

I doubt it since things seem a bit tight for the Habs right now since they couldn't even afford to take any prospects out to dinner at the combine this year.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

If I'm another team, I trade for Dubois as a pure 1 year rental so the jets ask isn't outrageous. After acquiring PLD, I flip him to the Habs for a better price but not the ridiculous one that Winnipeg is asking for. That'd be some good GMing

 

[Richiebottles]

If I'm another team, I trade for Dubois as a pure 1 year rental so the jets ask isn't outrageous. After acquiring PLD, I flip him to the Habs for a better price but not the ridiculous one that Winnipeg is asking for. That'd be some good GMing

+ Technically a GM could set this up with Brisson since PLD is technically without a contract so he can talk to other teams.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

"You don't win with quitters like Eichel"

 

[Richiebottles]

"You don't win with quitters like Eichel"

All of HF

 

[sampollock]

Reinbacher is on the way.

Noooooooooo