GDT: NHL Entry Draft 2018: The Attitude Era Begins @ 7PM ET June 22, 2018

[Habs Halifax]

The Zadina falsehoods are really bothering me because I've seen him all year in Halifax and people are really overstating his impact out there.

Watch his games against Charlottetown and see how ineffective he was at creating offense for himself and others.

Agreed. He was contained buy a team that was more physical and had solid D. I think Zadina will get his 9 game tryout but back to juniors

 

[sheed36]

MB saying last night that he's got to do what's best for the Montreal Canadiens regardless if he's here or not is the best thing I've heard him say in years.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

This quote scares me.

We are taking Brady eh.

Merde

 

[Habaneros]

MB saying last night that he's got to do what's best for the Montreal Canadiens regardless if he's here or not is the best thing I've heard him say in years.

I think he is gone before Feb 24 2019

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

MB saying last night that he's got to do what's best for the Montreal Canadiens regardless if he's here or not is the best thing I've heard him say in years.

I agree. He actually seemed humble and honest when he said that. Or am I just getting desperate?

 

[sheed36]

I think he is gone before Feb 24 2019

Yeah if the Habs get off to another slow start again this season and attendance suffers Molson will cut the cord quick. I'd hope so anyway.

 

[sheed36]

I agree. He actually seemed humble and honest when he said that. Or am I just getting desperate?

I imagine even he knows his job is on the line and he's probably been humbled somewhat during his tenure as the Habs GM or I'd like to think so.

 

[Runner77]

Hi everyone! Is there a legal source online to watch the draft tonight? Please delete if this is not within policy and I apologize in advance.

Google Reddit NHL streams. Just keep monitoring it throughout the day.

 

[Wats]

MB saying last night that he's got to do what's best for the Montreal Canadiens regardless if he's here or not is the best thing I've heard him say in years.

What was he doing before?

 

[sheed36]

What was he doing before?

That's the million dollar question. I don't think he even knows what the hell he was doing. For sure no one else knows other than driving the Habs directly into the ground.

 

[Habaneros]

and so damage control begins already...25th Poehling could be better than Kotkaniemi


Grant McCagg‏ @grantmccagg 20m20 minutes ago
Today @TonyMarinaro brought up the possibility of Kotkaniemi being a #2 center. I look at it this way - if that becomes the case, it will be because Poehling ends up being even better, and Habs may have a 1A and 1B type duo. a la Kuznetsov/Backstrom
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• Grant McCagg‏ @grantmccagg 17m17 minutes ago

Would anyone be upset if Kotkaniemi became a Backstrom? Here is what his coach said about him last summer before he exploded offensively. Keep in mind at 18/19 he led his college team to a #1 ranking as its #1 center. that projects pretty well.


Grant McCagg‏ @grantmccagg 14m14 minutes ago
No..i'm not comparing Kotakniemi to Kuznetsov..different players..just comparing the scenario. It's not a reach that Poehling becomes a top-line center...I asked him about that last week:

Grant McCagg‏ @grantmccagg
Ideally, the Habs see the two battle it out for the top spot just like Backstrom and Kuznetsov have the past 3 years. Funny thing is...if Poehling ends up centering the so-called 1st line, folks will complain about "blowing" the 3rd pick instead of hitting a home run on 25th

 

[The Great Weal]

As much as I don't like Grant, he's probably the best source for who we will draft tomorrow.

 

[Habaneros]

As much as I don't like Grant, he's probably the best source for who we will draft tomorrow.

and that doesnt mean it's the right choice...as we seen

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

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This quote scares me.

We are taking Brady eh.

Merde

Yeah.... pretty sure what Timmins said in English was in the future tense and the translation is bunk. A lot of Quebecers can't translate for ****.

 

[The Great Weal]

and that doesnt mean it's the right choice...as we seen

He pretty much called every single player we draft

 

[Habaneros]

He pretty much called every single player we draft

already saying 25th Poehling is likley better than Kota..when we hold the 3rd overall is a joke.....that shows ya how off the track this is....

 

[Treb]

and so damage control begins already...25th Poehling could be better than Kotkaniemi


Grant McCagg‏ @grantmccagg 20m20 minutes ago
Today @TonyMarinaro brought up the possibility of Kotkaniemi being a #2 center. I look at it this way - if that becomes the case, it will be because Poehling ends up being even better, and Habs may have a 1A and 1B type duo. a la Kuznetsov/Backstrom
7 replies 3 retweets 19 likes

• Grant McCagg‏ @grantmccagg 17m17 minutes ago

Would anyone be upset if Kotkaniemi became a Backstrom? Here is what his coach said about him last summer before he exploded offensively. Keep in mind at 18/19 he led his college team to a #1 ranking as its #1 center. that projects pretty well.


Grant McCagg‏ @grantmccagg 14m14 minutes ago
No..i'm not comparing Kotakniemi to Kuznetsov..different players..just comparing the scenario. It's not a reach that Poehling becomes a top-line center...I asked him about that last week:

Grant McCagg‏ @grantmccagg
Ideally, the Habs see the two battle it out for the top spot just like Backstrom and Kuznetsov have the past 3 years. Funny thing is...if Poehling ends up centering the so-called 1st line, folks will complain about "blowing" the 3rd pick instead of hitting a home run on 25th

Giroux is better than J. Staal.
Getzlaf is better than Carter.

As McCagg said, if Poehling boom into a 1A C, it doesn't make Kotkaniemi as a 1B C a bad pick.

already saying 25th Poehling is likley better than Kota..when we hold the 3rd overall is a joke.....that shows ya how off the track this is....

You're not understanding what he's saying.

 

[The Great Weal]

already saying 25th Poehling is likley better than Kota..when we hold the 3rd overall is a joke.....that shows ya how off the track this is....

Not talking about his biased views, just who we will draft.

 

[Habaneros]

Giroux is better than J. Staal.
Getzlaf is better than Carter.

As McCagg said, if Poehling boom into a 1A C, it doesn't make Kotkaniemi as a 1B C a bad pick.


You're not understanding what he's saying.

lol..ya show me the Giroux and Gezlaf the Habs ever drafted in last 16 years.....


Kota and Poe ...maybe good 2nd line centers .....no Getzlaf

 

[Habaneros]

Not talking about his biased views, just who we will draft.

ya i knew that..he get his info right from TT...

 

[CHwest]

I agree. He actually seemed humble and honest when he said that. Or am I just getting desperate?

He seemed genuine enough. Interesting that he would put to words what is on a lot of peoples mind. Seems overly intuitive coming from him.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Yeah if the Habs get off to another slow start again this season and attendance suffers Molson will cut the cord quick. I'd hope so anyway.

Whatever the public presentation, I'd bet the misfires eat him up.

It's a dream job, and he knows it.

It's a dream job he might lose, and I think he realizes it.

 

[JuicyHam]

He seemed genuine enough. Interesting that he would put to words what is on a lot of peoples mind. Seems overly intuitive coming from him.

I think he knows his time is almost up as an NHL GM. I doubt he gets another job as a top guy. Maybe in someone's front office but not the GM.

 

[habsgirl5000]

MB saying last night that he's got to do what's best for the Montreal Canadiens regardless if he's here or not is the best thing I've heard him say in years.

Good Lord.....have we not all learned by now that we can't trust one single word the man says?

 

[Habs]

MB saying last night that he's got to do what's best for the Montreal Canadiens regardless if he's here or not is the best thing I've heard him say in years.

then why trade for Weber, and sign Price to a 10Mill contract? Why sign Alzner and Hemsky ? Neither help the future.