Confirmed Signing with Link: [MTL] Alex Radulov (1 year, $5.750M AAV)

[CaptainBenn]

He was angry and wanted to smack his stick against the board. He didn't want to actually hit his coach .it was an accident

You see him waving his left hand to apologize

 

[MakeTheGoalsLarger]

He knew Weber was there and wants to torment him one last time

yeah instead of Subban attracting Stamkos to sign a neverending overpayment , we get Weber attracting Radulov to sign a one-year deal.

Good job MB. I didn't expect this

 

[Auston Marlander]

Of course not but no context is given. What pushed him to do that.

There is NO context that would make the remotely ok.

 

[Whaddagoal]

You see him waving his left hand to apologize

Ah, i didn't notice that, was always looking at the coaches face at that moment..

Yeah, that context seems reasonable now (annoying fans).

 

[Guardian17]

Puzzling move for Montreal.

 

[ijuka]

But Montreal wants character and leadership! Hypocrite

9.3mil/year contract. How much was he making at Nashville?

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Honestly yoy don't trade Subban for the distraction reasons then go ahead and sign Radulov

 

[Jee]

Puzzling move for Montreal.

Why? We needed top-end talent in our top 6, we just signed one.

 

[Fire Everyone]

Honestly yoy don't trade Subban for the distraction reasons then go ahead and sign Radulov

To be fair, Bergevin never said that he traded Subban for that reason. That's all media speculation.

 

[Peanut]

Puzzling move for Montreal.

Did you see how bad our offence was last year?

 

[thekernel]

So, is this just a stepping stone for him to get back into the NHL? I wonder why he decided on Montreal. He's basically walking in as their best forward, right?

 

[BLNY]

As the clip showed, the stick incident was a complete accident. Blown way out of proportion.

I'm not going to say he doesn't have a history, but if he's grown up ...

He's as talented as anyone who signed today. Maybe more. He's very familiar with Quebec culture, so that won't be an issue. He should be motivated by the one year deal to have a strong season and earn a long term one. He apparently left at least one 2 year deal on the table. TSN says Detroit was very interested. Could have been them.

 

[Runner77]

Habs fans, will he most likely be playing with Galchenyuk?

Who knows, but will certainly be a great role model for him.

 

[NORiculous]

There is NO context that would make the remotely ok.

Well... If he was aiming for the glass and hit the guy instead...

 

[Runner77]

The amount of tears this signing is causing is all ready amusing.

It's one freaking year for the best hockey player not in the NHL. I wish the pens could afford this.

Come the TDL, Bergevin will make him available for 2 second round picks.

 

[Harry22]

Is this 2015 or 2016?

Are we talking about Semin or Radulov?

Lol comparing Semin to Radulov is funnier than the 2015-2016 Leafs lineup.

 

[hirawl]

PK was too much of an individual for the them and they sign Rad? I can't wait.

 

[Auston Marlander]

Well... If he was aiming for the glass and hit the guy instead...

I wonder if McSorely used the same defence. #hyperbole

 

[scrubadam]

Can anyone actually defend this?

To me looks like he was trying to bang his stick not hit the coach. The little hand waive is his way of saying "sorry".

Any background on the incident? Was it ever confirmed he was attacking his coach for no reason or was it like I said an accident?

 

[rintinw]

And the player beside him, no reaction at all. Strange

That gesture with his hand afterwards looks like he wasn't aware of a coach standing behind him. Still pretty reckless outburst.

 

[HabbyGuy]

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Context on #Habs Alexander Radulov's character and maturity since leaving Nashville in 2012. Credit to @A_Kalnins.

 

[kp61c]

good and cheap. makes them a main contender and the following season rads will command much more money.

 

[Jarey Curry]

Wasn't he offered a 1 year 5,5m deal by the avs? I'm wasn't in shock when he said that he didnt get his salary request 7,5m from any nhl team, but now he signs with mtl and nearly the same contract as col offered... ;( not funny

 

[3074326]

To be fair, Bergevin never said that he traded Subban for that reason. That's all media speculation.

It's speculation, but it's the only reason that makes any sense.

 

[David Suzuki]

It's speculation, but it's the only reason that makes any sense.

There's also the "weber is better than Subban" which makes sense