HF Habs: Out Of Town Thread: 2024 Off-Season edition

[Gustave]

Kinda disappointed that Nashville went with another team’s offer but I am happy we were in on Askarov.

 

[Scintillating10]

Preds have 3 1sts, 2 2nds, 2 3rds and potentially an extra 4 million in cap space from the RyJo termination. All this while adding key players in free agency. Should be a fun team to watch.

A year from now We going to be in same boat

 

[Balthazar]

A year from now We going to be in same boat

Which boat? Signing players in their mid 30's to terrible contracts?

 

[JuJu Mobb]

We didn't have a similar package for Askarov?

 

[bcv]

We didn't have a similar package for Askarov?

Too rich for my taste considering the already in-house options the Habs have.

 

[Tyson]

Too rich for my taste considering the already in-house options the Habs have.

Considering Dobes and Fowler may have more upside, I agree.

 

[overlords]

We didn't have a similar package for Askarov?

We have enough for like 6 askarovs.

 

[WeThreeKings]

We didn't have a similar package for Askarov?

It's probably Oliver Kapanen, Primeau and the CGY 1st from our end.. but they may not like Kapanen as much as Edstrom even though Primeau is 10x the goalie of Chrona.

 

[Scintillating10]

Which boat? Signing players in their mid 30's to terrible contracts?

Good young players. Those contracts are only short term, to get in cup contention now. I fully expect Habs to sign couple big names UFA as early as next summer. Or trade for one

 

[GrandBison]

We didn't have a similar package for Askarov?

It would have cost Fowler or at least Dobes. Nashville probably didn't want a waivers eligible Primeau.

 

[MasterMatt25]

If Caufield develops into a 30-goal 50-assist guy is he a disappointment to people here?

 

[Team_Spirit]

Reminder; it's OK to bully Sens fans.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1827046163239072075

 

[WeThreeKings]

If Caufield develops into a 30-goal 50-assist guy is he a disappointment to people here?

No?

 

[sampollock]

No?

Nope

 

[Rapala]

If Caufield develops into a 30-goal 50-assist guy is he a disappointment to people here?

Nope
That would be awesome.
I'm not sure he can pot 50 as some do but if he does chances are his stats will end up looking more like 50-30.
I do think he can be a 40-40 guy if he stays healthy.

 

[GrandBison]

Reminder; it's OK to bully Sens fans.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1827046163239072075

Le gros bon "Sens"

 

[Whitesnake]

Chrona is already 23 years old. 1st round is interesting. Obviously the key player being Edstrom. Frankly, if we had to be implicated, our closest to Edstrom is Beck.

 

[Scintillating10]

A bit less than I expected for Askarov, but the goalie market is always hard to predict. I have a feeling we could have beaten that offer pretty easy if we really wanted to. I guess HuGo feel comfortable enough with what they have in the system.

I think decent deal good for both clubs.

San Jose get goalie of the future, and Nashville gets solid player in Edstrom and a 2025 1st.

 

[Paddyjack]

If Caufield develops into a 30-goal 50-assist guy is he a disappointment to people here?

50 goals is a very very special player. There was lots of hope here because well, it would be fun to watch a Habs do that, but 35-40 goals would be really great, if you combine that with a ppg stats.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

It would have cost Fowler or at least Dobes. Nashville probably didn't want a waivers eligible Primeau.

Then Miller should do unless they need a goaltender for the AHL team.

 

[LaP]

We didn't have a similar package for Askarov?

Potentially no.

Yager is a better forward prospect than anyone we got not named Demidov. I like Roy, Beck, Hage a lot but Yager is a notch above. It's very possible the Jets were not interested in a dman.

 

[Balthazar]

Potentially no.

Yager is a better forward prospect than anyone we got not named Demidov. I like Roy, Beck, Hage a lot but Yager is a notch above. It's very possible the Jets were not interested in a dman.

You've got Askarov confused with McGroaty.

 

[LaP]

You've got Askarov confused with McGroaty.

You're right

The price for Askarov was basically two low 1st round pick KH was probably not interested at that price. Edstrom had a good year in the SHL i doubt his stock has gone down. Our management seem to be very high on Fowler and i can't blame them.

 

[nhlfan9191]

If Caufield develops into a 30-goal 50-assist guy is he a disappointment to people here?

For a mid round first rounder, why would anyone consider that a disappointment?

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

You're right

The price for Askarov was basically two low 1st round pick KH was probably not interested at that price. Edstrom had a good year in the SHL i doubt his stock has gone down. Our management seem to be very high on Fowler and i can't blame them.

Crona is nothing. Miller should be as good. But if Beck is the forward involved it's a no go.