Confirmed Trade: [LAK/WPG] Pierre-Luc Dubois (signs 8 years, $8.5M AAV) for Gabe Vilardi, Alex Iafallo, Rasmus Kupari, 2024 2nd round pick

[Buffdog]

Why don't you admit you were wrong when you said that?

Said what? I was right

 

[Voight]

much more consistent in his level of play

... PLD is consistent.

In every full season since his rookie year hes scored at least 60 points.

Suzuki scores just about the same so he 100% isn't a level above.

 

[sansabri]

... PLD is consistent.

In every full season since his rookie year hes scored at least 60 points.

Suzuki scores just about the same so he 100% isn't a level above.

he put up 60+ on a stacked top 6 while Suz did it on a team decimated by injuries

 

[Voight]

he put up 60+ on a stacked top 6 while Suz did it on a team decimated by injuries

Ok. Still not seeing how Suzuki is a level above when its pretty clear neither has hit another level in their career and are very similar production wise.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Said what? I was right

So was I bud.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Ok. Still not seeing how Suzuki is a level above when its pretty clear neither has hit another level in their career and are very similar production wise.

Suzuki was also the best forward on a Stanley Cup finalist in what, his 2nd season?

I like Dubois a lot but if we're projecting guys, I personally like Suzuki a lot more. He's been putting up 60+ points on teams that have literally broken league records for man-games lost. By the midway point of each season, he's on an AHL island line-up wise. Not to mention his defensive acumen is above Dubois. Suzuki is an excellent two-way player.

 

[sansabri]

Ok. Still not seeing how Suzuki is a level above when its pretty clear neither has hit another level in their career and are very similar production wise.

lol Suz has ice water in his veins. guy is captain in the toughest market. He's on another level than poor man's Vinny

 

[lomiller1]

So was I bud.

Good for you, he's a cookie. Now go have fun watching you team re-building the re-build once it figures out Dach and Newhook were busts all along.

 

[Voight]

lol Suz has ice water in his veins. guy is captain in the toughest market. He's on another level than poor man's Vinny

So in other words... you have no evidence to back up your claim and are simply being biased.

Good talk.

 

[Buffdog]

Good for you, he's a cookie. Now go have fun watching you team re-building the re-build once it figures out Dach and Newhook were busts all along.

HEY!

You can't talk about The Untouchables like that!

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

So in other words... you have no evidence to back up your claim and are simply being biased.

Good talk.

No. He actually is capable of evaluating talent.

 

[Thechozen1]

I heard he has requested a trade out of LA

Yeah, but Montreal is on his No Trade List.

 

[Voight]

No. He actually is capable of evaluating talent.

Fantastic rebuttal.

 

[TS Quint]

About the "he's coming to Montreal anyway 100% in a year so our offer will have to be accepted because chevy has no choice" (as I stated before)

There were Habs posters saying that right up until the deal with LA was finalized lol

"Jets are going to have to live with a Bertuzzi type return from the Habs or anyone else"

 

[Whileee]

Something to like about this trade... Jets' fans have a legitimate reason to hope and cheer for the Habs' mediocrity next season to improve the value of the 2nd round pick acquired by the Jets as part of the PLD trade.

If the Habs aren't contending and Habs fans start hoping that the Habs tank for a better pick, they'll be in sync with Jets fans hoping for the same outcome.

A fun fact... The 2024 2nd round pick that now belongs to the Jets was originally traded by the Habs to Arizona as part of the trade for... Dvorak.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Jets made a very good deal, better than they could find with Montreal, that's all that really needs to be said at this point

 

[SlafySZN]

Good for you, he's a cookie. Now go have fun watching you team re-building the re-build once it figures out Dach and Newhook were busts all along.

Now say that without crying.

 

[lomiller1]

Now say that without crying.

It isn't my team in the midst of a failed rebuild...

 

[Spring in Fialta]

It isn't my team in the midst of a failed rebuild...

I mean, your team is stuck in no man's land because it can't afford to do the right thing.

Even a failed rebuild entails that the the ship can be righted. Your situation is just being f***ed forever because of money.

 

[OG Eberle]

I was wondering what we could possibly talking about in a trade thread that occured over a month ago.

Last two pages are talking about how Suzuki is a great centre and how Montreal didn't get PLD... again...

I don't know why I am suprised, but I am. Guess it's my fault.

 

[Whileee]

I mean, your team is stuck in no man's land because it can't afford to do the right thing.

Even a failed rebuild entails that the the ship can be righted. Your situation is just being f***ed forever because of money.

Jets have been at or near the top of the salary cap (or over with LTIR) for several seasons. They have proven they'll spend to the cap to put a contender together. The Jets also have one of the larger amateur scouting staffs in the NHL.

Ironically, it's quite possible that one of the main reasons PLD is in LA and not with the Habs is that the Habs didn't want to pay him as much as LA agreed to pay.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

It isn't my team in the midst of a failed rebuild...

and where exactly is Winnipeg going ? too good for a top pick and too bad to contend probably even miss the playoffs plus that core is probably leaving soon ( they didnt achieve anything anyways so probably better for you guys )

i can also add that Winnipeg is the worst market in the NHL so goodluck attracting UFAs

i take MTL anyday we suck today but our future is brighter then the Jets thats for sure

And we just started the rebuild in 2022

 

[Lt Dan]

We're still doing this?

 

[Royale With Cheese]

We're still doing this?

 

[Nemesis Prime]