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

[Runner77]

Yeah maybe I should've said the entire mainboard and not only the PLD thread is like a kindergarten class full of kids hyped up on chocolate that the teacher as lost complete control of instead.

I rarely open any Habs threads there anymore since any Habs related thread just turns into complete shitshows even worse than regular threads there. It's pretty much the same for Leafs related threads there as well.

Sadly, some of our fans over there, sink to the same level.

 

[Canadienna]

Hope Mr. Dubois is listening!

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Sadly, some of our fans over there, sink to the same level.

Yeah, some are bad, but no fanbase is as bad as the Leafs. Never seen such a bunch of insecure, immature, vindictive and delusional fanbase.

 

[Runner77]

What is the page limit for a thread?

TILL he signs LOL

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[River Meadow]

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Hope Mr. Dubois is listening!

Absolutely best case scenario and situation for the Habs.

That is MUSIC to Gorton and Kent's ears..........

 

[Runner77]

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Hope Mr. Dubois is listening!

The good captain saying captain-like things.

Mature beyond his years.

Proving once again how he is such a great choice for the role.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

NO way PLD gets 9 mill with the contract Bratt just signed. Goodbye 9 mill.

I really like Bratt's game. Smart of NJ to lock him up.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Can he sign somewhere else already so we can stop this nonsense

 

[Runner77]

Can he sign somewhere else already so we can stop this nonsense

The Knight has spoken.

Now, git, ya scoundrels! Especially you, PLD!

 

[pickles555]

Can he sign somewhere else already so we can stop this nonsense

I am hoping for the same, it will be a relief when all this nonsense is over,

250 pages, what a waste

 

[River Meadow]

Can he sign somewhere else already so we can stop this nonsense

But signing him at 9 million a year would make us an instant contender.

 

[Beendair Donedat]

The Knight has spoken.

Now, git, ya scoundrels! Especially you, PLD!

Is that him farting in their general direction?

 

[Runner77]

Is that him farting in their general direction?

The Knight never holds back, he’s always armed and ready.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Not sending both Barron and a late first round pick.

Agreed. Not really interested in moving Barron at all. He's still rough around the edges but we only have him and Mailloux as RHD prospect depth. Rather hold onto them and see if either can at least be a 3-5th defenseman.

 

[Beendair Donedat]

Has there been ANYONE, even the most biased Habs fan that have said, PLD would make us an instant contender? That’s just vitriolic nonsense. You can dislike the player for whatever reasons, his attitude etc, his potential contract but you can’t create a false narrative to hand out self high fives.

PLD gives us three major things:

A Big shutdown center that can play on the edge, in the prime of his career. Size in your lineup matters, especially at center in the playoffs.

A two headed monster at center. Finally Suzuki gets some help down the middle. He’s been a lone warrior out there for a long time. Adding PLD gives Suzuki better matchups, which should only increase his production.

A genuine Francophone star in his prime, who wants to be here. That counts for a lot. Even now. The last one we had was Stephane Richer, (sorry Damphousse) and most of the Xbox crowd have no idea who either guys were.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Has there been ANYONE, even the most biased Habs fan that have said, PLD would make us an instant contender? That’s just vitriolic nonsense. You can dislike the player for whatever reasons, his attitude etc, his potential contract but you can’t create a false narrative to hand out self high fives.

PLD gives us three major things:

A Big shutdown center that can play on the edge, in the prime of his career. Size in your lineup matters, especially at center in the playoffs.

A two headed monster at center. Finally Suzuki gets some help down the middle. He’s been a lone warrior out there for a long time. Adding PLD gives Suzuki better matchups, which should only increase his production.

A genuine Francophone star in his prime, who wants to be here. That counts for a lot. Even now. The last one we had was Stephane Richer, (sorry Damphousse) and most of the Xbox crowd have no idea who either guys were.

This team need atleast 3 top 6 players
Atleast 3 bottom 6 players

Atleast 2 top 4 def and a goalie

So yeah ur right

 

[HabzSauce]

I am hoping for the same, it will be a relief when all this nonsense is over,

250 pages, what a waste

I think I've read every single comment in this thread.

It's like my daily devotions. Instead of opening up my Bible I open up the PLD thread

 

[HomaridII]

No arbitration for PLD. But we already knew that.

 

[River Meadow]

Has there been ANYONE, even the most biased Habs fan that have said, PLD would make us an instant contender? That’s just vitriolic nonsense. You can dislike the player for whatever reasons, his attitude etc, his potential contract but you can’t create a false narrative to hand out self high fives.

PLD gives us three major things:

A Big shutdown center that can play on the edge, in the prime of his career. Size in your lineup matters, especially at center in the playoffs.

A two headed monster at center. Finally Suzuki gets some help down the middle. He’s been a lone warrior out there for a long time. Adding PLD gives Suzuki better matchups, which should only increase his production.

A genuine Francophone star in his prime, who wants to be here. That counts for a lot. Even now. The last one we had was Stephane Richer, (sorry Damphousse) and most of the Xbox crowd have no idea who either guys were.

Have you watched this? It's worth it.

Guy who has watched PLD a ton.

Long story short you never know what version of PLD you get, often it's not the one you want.

On paper it sounds FANTASTIC, 6ft3, beautiful gros bonhomme, un beau petit gars de chez nous, Center! But appearances can be and often are deceiving.

 

[Beendair Donedat]

This team need atleast 3 top 6 players
Atleast 3 bottom 6 players

Atleast 2 top 4 def and a goalie

So yeah ur right

I agree with most of that evaluation.

Whoever they draft with number 5 should fill one of those higher end spots.

The bottom six players can be fleshed out from the farm team or through some trades/signings.

I think some young guys like Beck (if he’s not traded), Heineman, Roy and Davidson will give good accounts of themselves and one or two will make the team out of camp.

They’ll be more turnover this year as well, as vets like Hoffman and Edmundson will certainly be moved on or before the deadline. I hope Dvorak is dealt as well but that’s probably just wishful thinking on my part.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Have you watched this? It's worth it.

Guy who has watched PLD a ton.

Long story short you never know what version of PLD you get, often it's not the one you want.

On paper it sounds FANTASTIC, 6ft3, beautiful gros bonhomme, un beau petit gars de chez nous, Center! But appearances can be and often are deceiving.

But does he have the Benoit Brunet -Gros Bonhomme- seal of approval?

 

[Beendair Donedat]

Have you watched this? It's worth it.

Guy who has watched PLD a ton.

Long story short you never know what version of PLD you get, often it's not the one you want.

On paper it sounds FANTASTIC, 6ft3, beautiful gros bonhomme, un beau petit gars de chez nous, Center! But appearances can be and often are deceiving.

And that's fair enough, the man has some interesting and valid points. PLD's still a mile better than anyone we have right now, and I've rarely seen a top guy in this league that hasn't struggled with some form of consistency. He has his warts, there's no doubt about it, but we are very unlikely to ever develop another Center as good as he is now and will be in the foreseeable future to help our current core group.

 

[River Meadow]

And that's fair enough, the man has some interesting and valid points. PLD's still a mile better than anyone we have right now, and I've rarely seen a top guy in this league that hasn't struggled with some form of consistency. He has his warts, there's no doubt about it, but we are very unlikely to ever develop another Center as good as he is now and will be in the foreseeable future to help our current core group.

Maybe.

But if wants to be here so bad as he states he will come here on a good contract and do what Suzuki and Caufield have done.

He isn't worth 9 million and we should not give him that.

 

[BaseballCoach]

He's not going to be in the 55-65 range for the entire 8 year term. He could have a few in the 50's, a few in the 60's and maybe some 70-80 range.

Players don't usually have consistent seasons like that. That also applies to Suzuki. Usually, players best seasons come in the age 25-30 range. Even McDavid has increased his point totals substantially at age 24/25.

$9M - $9.5M is overpayment. I agree there. But he's not worth less than $8M though.

Jesper Bratt has had two consecutive 73 point seasons and is Dubois' age. He just got 8 x $7.875M

Has there been ANYONE, even the most biased Habs fan that have said, PLD would make us an instant contender? That’s just vitriolic nonsense. You can dislike the player for whatever reasons, his attitude etc, his potential contract but you can’t create a false narrative to hand out self high fives.

PLD gives us three major things:

A Big shutdown center that can play on the edge, in the prime of his career. Size in your lineup matters, especially at center in the playoffs.

A two headed monster at center. Finally Suzuki gets some help down the middle. He’s been a lone warrior out there for a long time. Adding PLD gives Suzuki better matchups, which should only increase his production.

A genuine Francophone star in his prime, who wants to be here. That counts for a lot. Even now. The last one we had was Stephane Richer, (sorry Damphousse) and most of the Xbox crowd have no idea who either guys were.

Yeah, Richer scored 50 twice but Damphousse was still >>>>>Dubois.

 

[sampollock]

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