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

[sampollock]

Only thing here is
More what ifs

 

[SwiftyHab]

Man can he sign in L.A already zzzz

That would kill the excitement in this thread. Lets keep it going!

 

[Habitant#1]

My tinfoil hat theory:
PLD is using salary negotiations as an NTC

From LAK kings asks firm $9.5M x 5years
- with heavy frontloading (like $12M cash bonus the first three years) that they can't afford
- full NMC
- five years so that he can hit the UFA market again at age 29 under a higher cap

From Habs accepts $7.9M x 8years
- heavy frontloading as well, but Habs can afford it
- similar total dollar amount but over 8 years instead
- yes leaves money on the table but more than makes up the salary difference with sponsorships

 

[DAChampion]

My tinfoil hat theory:
PLD is using salary negotiations as an NTC

From LAK kings asks firm $9.5M x 5years
- with heavy frontloading (like $12M cash bonus the first three years) that they can't afford
- full NMC
- five years so that he can hit the UFA market again at age 29 under a higher cap

From Habs accepts $7.9M x 8years
- heavy frontloading as well, but Habs can afford it
- similar total dollar amount but over 8 years instead
- yes leaves money on the table but more than makes up the salary difference with sponsorships

Why are you assuming that LA can't afford bonuses?

 

[dinodebino]

My tinfoil hat theory:
PLD is using salary negotiations as an NTC

From LAK kings asks firm $9.5M x 5years
- with heavy frontloading (like $12M cash bonus the first three years) that they can't afford
- full NMC
- five years so that he can hit the UFA market again at age 29 under a higher cap

From Habs accepts $7.9M x 8years
- heavy frontloading as well, but Habs can afford it
- similar total dollar amount but over 8 years instead
- yes leaves money on the table but more than makes up the salary difference with sponsorships

Just my opinion here, but I’m of the Arpon school of thought : that ship sailed after Winterpeg said no. They are going with Suzuki-Dach-Mony-Devorjaque-Mister Concussion

 

[nyhabsfan]

Glad he is going to the Kings.
Not worth the capital to get him and if he REALLY wanted to play for the Habs he wouldn't be negotiating a long term deal.
Suzuki
Dach
Beck
Are solid building blocks and others will be available over the next year or so.

 

[ManixLiquid]

Just my opinion here, but I’m of the Arpon school of thought : that ship sailed after Winterpeg said no. They are going with Suzuki-Dach-Mony-Devorjaque-Mister Concussion

Mister concussion???

 

[dinodebino]

Mister concussion???

Jake. Love him to death, love the heart and the intelligence. But I fear for his health.

 

[red devil]

Mister concussion???

I'm guessing he's talking about Evans

 

[Habitant#1]

Why are you assuming that LA can't afford bonuses?

Cause NHL owners are cheap as f***

 

[dinodebino]

Cause NHL owners are cheap as f***

Kings ownership group is rich AF. But a lot of US owners are against paying those bonuses up front.

 

[Skip Bayless]

 

[Habitant#1]

Kings ownership group is rich AF. But a lot of US owners are against paying those bonuses up front.

Yes, that's exactly what I mean!

 

[McGees]

This thread is like a slow form of torture.

Please, for the love of all things sacred in this world…just sign with the Kings, go eat some pizza with Danult, and end all this madness.

 

[Habs Halifax]

If they actually offered Vilardi we have no chance.

I think the contract is the biggest hurdle. Jets want an agreed deal before they let the Kings talk to Dubious and Brisson.

It’s tricky because imagine how Vilardi would feel if the contract negotiations with Dubois fell through? Kings could ruin the relationship with Vilardi

This is a very interesting situation. Entertaining

 

[Milhouse40]

Habs re-engaging for Dubois means Hughes may have something other than coming back with players Winnipeg already passed on. That don't really make sense to re-engaged on that.

I remember last year, not sure if it was Hugues himself or someone close to the situation who mentioned that Chicago wanted a good 1st round pick for Dach and Hugues didn't had any so he went out and got what Chicago was looking for.

Hughes might have re-engaged cause he might have found the asset Winnipeg was looking for with another team looking for future for their NHLer (Like Philly or San Jose for example)

 

[eklund the clown]

Just a matter of time now

 

[Canadienna]

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Habs re-engaging for Dubois means Hughes may have something other than coming back with players Winnipeg already passed on. That don't really make sense to re-engaged on that.

I remember last year, not sure if it was Hugues himself or someone close to the situation who mentioned that Chicago wanted a good 1st round pick for Dach and Hugues didn't had any so he went out and got what Chicago was looking for.

Hughes might have re-engaged cause he might have found the asset Winnipeg was looking for with another team looking for future for their NHLer (Like Philly or San Jose for example)

Ita possible he's found a potential 3 way that gets the Jets their immediate help, but the way I read it all today it sounds more like the Habs are still in the same spot, and just waiting to see what's going to happen with the LA deal.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Holy shit! I haven't had an opportunity to check in on hockey news all day until now and I see this damn thread is still alive. This thread is the equivalent of the Florida Panthers never dying after being on life support since early January

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

That's gonna be official around 8 pm tonight.
In an hour and 28 minutes.

 

[Runner77]

That's gonna be official around 8 pm tonight.
In an hour and 28 minutes.

What is?

 

[MarkJ]

what does incarceratebob say?

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

What is?

The trade with LA Kings, voyons!

nahh !! was just fooling around !

 

[Habs13]

Kings

Mister concussion???

Jake Evans

 

[Runner77]

Seravalli, you harlot! This can’t be real: