BLONG7
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Just seemed to be a deal that didn't need attention in April?1yr deals......let’s not get carried away
Just seemed to be a deal that didn't need attention in April?1yr deals......let’s not get carried away
Mete was sheltered somewhat by being paired with Weber....KK was never given a top 6 role with good wingers...we could need a goal and CJ has Nate Thompson out there...we have the bring dem along slowly attitude, meanwhile kids on other teams are being used, and it's working!!Was 20-year old Mete not playing top pairing down the stretch? KK was the youngest kid in the league, scratching him a few times doesn't mean they never trust the youngsters.
Thompson is a quality 4th center, I have no problem with this whatsoever. The most interesting development with this is... does this mean we are moving Domi to the wing? Because between Domi, Danault, Kotkaniemi, Poehling, and Thompson, something has to give at center. I'm sure it'll shake itself out during camp, but something to keep an eye on.
Just seemed to be a deal that didn't need attention in April?
Seems to me this is exactly when you want to get these types of low cost deals out of the way.Just seemed to be a deal that didn't need attention in April?
Thompson at 1 millions is not really low cost. If it was Thompson would have waited july 1st to get something better. The reason he signed is because he was not confident he could get a deal done for more money and he did not want to take the risk to not be signed for next season.Seems to me this is exactly when you want to get these types of low cost deals out of the way.
Thompson at 1 millions is not really low cost. If it was Thompson would have waited july 1st to get something better. The reason he signed is because he was not confident he could get a deal done for more money and he did not want to take the risk to not be signed for next season.
Or because like he said himself he wants to stay here because he liked the team and chemistry. Also, he waived his NTC to come here...
I believe the minimum NHL salary is 750K...so yes, it is low cost.Thompson at 1 millions is not really low cost. If it was Thompson would have waited july 1st to get something better. The reason he signed is because he was not confident he could get a deal done for more money and he did not want to take the risk to not be signed for next season.
Thompson wanted to stay with the Habs...the Habs wanted to re-sign ThompsonOh come on really? Do you really think a vet like Thompson would leave money on the table on possibly his last contract because he likes it here.
Oh come on really? Do you really think a vet like Thompson would leave money on the table on possibly his last contract because he likes it here.
Thompson wanted to stay with the Habs...the Habs wanted to re-sign Thompson
They got together and agreed on a 1yr, 1M deal.
what is the issue exactly?
I would be putting more priority on Leks and Armia.........no surprise though that MB puts his priority on a 13th forward, and a 6-7 dman.Seems to me this is exactly when you want to get these types of low cost deals out of the way.
I would be putting more priority on Leks and Armia.........no surprise though that MB puts his priority on a 13th forward, and a 6-7 dman.
Lehkonen & Armia are RFA's...I would be putting more priority on Leks and Armia.........no surprise though that MB puts his priority on a 13th forward, and a 6-7 dman.
Lehkonen & Armia are RFA's...
Thompson & Folin were pending UFA's, who were low costs, easy-to-do contracts.
If both team and the players involved, Thompson/Folin, wanted to return to the team...doesn't it make sense to get them out of the way before focusing on more complex contracts???
I mean, it's April...this is when you want to do the "house cleaning" type of moves before the real offseason work begins.
We are surely going to miss out on signing them, because Bergevin diverted his attention to Folin and Thompson. They are as good as gone. Is that what you're trying to say to us?I would be putting more priority on Leks and Armia.........no surprise though that MB puts his priority on a 13th forward, and a 6-7 dman.
Yeah. Apparently people expect Bergevin to stalk Panarin in Boston, talking him into signing a contract with us. Signing Folin and Thompson is a proof that he's not doing that. Also, he cannot possibly negotiate simultaneously with our RFA's, because reasons.1y 1m, are people really crying about this?
The Habs are the only team whose not big game hunting in April.Yeah. Apparently people expect Bergevin to stalk Panarin in Boston, talking him into signing a contract with us. Signing Folin and Thompson is a proof that he's not doing that. Also, he cannot possibly negotiate simultaneously with our RFA's, because reasons.
Well duh!The Habs are the only team whose not big game hunting in April.
GM's don't have priorities? OK, sure..........might explain MB being referred to as a clown...?There's no priority. You think he works one contract at the time ? Thompson and Folin were easy because they accepted one year deals. The rest (Armia, Lehkonen, Weal and Benn) are complicated a little bit.