Speculation: Pierre-Luc Dubois Mega thread. (LAK frontrunner, but Montreal has circled back)

[HabsAddict]

It was reported he wanted more to sign with a rebuilding team like Montreal than a contender like LA…

By whom? Unless you have a link, it's bullpucks.

 

[kingsfan28]

You guys should sign Drouin then!

You shut your trashy mouth!

 

[tkb81]

well at the very least this kept me entertained for most the day .. haha

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Jets don't operate like that. If stuff has been leaked, it's agents or players

 

[Synergy27]

I’m a firm believer in karma. If a GM isn’t going to negotiate in good faith, then it comes back to haunt them.

Like the Rangers this year when Kane forced his way to them. Congrats on getting a huge steal, I hope you enjoyed your first round exit. It’s a moot point though since PLD is clearly out going to the Habs, but people remember these scenarios.

What does Kane forcing his way to NY have to do with negotiating in “good faith”?

 

[HabsAddict]

More and more I wonder if this "deal" has been leaked only as an attempt to start a bidding war, but without the deal being 100% completed and without the insurance that PLD can reach a deal with LA. It would be in the Jets interest to do this. No chance LA would dangle Vilardi and Iafallo's names unless a deal is done.

It's the Jets telling the other teams : "Hey guys, we could get Vilardi and Iafallo in a potential sign and trade, so hurry up and increase your offer!".

In reality, the offer might be lower if he's traded as a RFA, or if PLD only wants to sign long term with 1 or 2 teams.

Nothing stops Dubois from demanding 10 million from LA vs 8.5 from Habs.

 

[Kudelski37]

My buddy is a Kings fan and he berated me cause I told him thank you for taking PLD off our hands lol

It would be funny if it didn't hurt soooo much.

 

[SCP Guy]

By whom? Unless you have a link, it's bullpucks.

Was in the athletic article

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Nothing stops Dubois from demanding 10 million from LA vs 8.5 from Habs.

Reality prob does.

 

[kingsfan28]

Jets don't operate like that. If stuff has been leaked, it's agents or players

If Brisson is his agent, then its straight on him.

 

[Richiebottles]

Jets don't operate like that. If stuff has been leaked, it's agents or players

This seems odd to me as well.

Nothing seems to leak from WPG or LA usually.

I think it's Brisson

 

[Galaxydoggystyle]

It would be funny if it didn't hurt soooo much.

No takesies backsies either! You better pay PLD his asking price to make this deal work!

 

[Ezpz]

No. La needs a 2nd line center. Danault is not that. Having Byfield and PLD down the middle will be huge for LA.

To be honest that's why Danault left Montreal though. His play became very lacklustre and he became a slouch in other areas when pushed into the third line center role. He won't accept being demoted and still give 100%. That's why fans turned on him.

 

[CupofOil]

If you’re wealthy, LA is one of the best places to live in the entire world.

If you’re middle class or below, it sucks ass.

Yep, same here in New York City moreso now than ever.

 

[Osprey]

A massive dose of copium.

Strong cope is strong

I'm pretty sure that it was a joke. It had a classic 3-part joke structure: two setups and a punchline.

 

[kanucks25]

A massive dose of copium.

Strong cope is strong

Yup he's definitely not being facetious whatsoever.

 

[MasterMatt25]

To be honest that's why Danault left Montreal though. His play became very lacklustre and he became a slouch in other areas when pushed into the third line center role. He won't accept being demoted and still give 100%. That's why fans turned on him.

A slouch? What kind of revisionist history is this? Suzuki was just very good very quick and Kotkaniemi was a leading scorer in consecutive playoff runs. So Danault knew he was being pushed down for them. Thats why he wanted out

 

[Kudelski37]

No takesies backsies either! You better pay PLD his asking price to make this deal work!

Or what? The Jets will trade him to Montreal?

 

[TheDoorDoctor]

These teams are working on this deal like I am at my job on a Friday at 4pm

 

[Galaxydoggystyle]

Or what? The Jets will trade him to Montreal?

Ew gross no! I just want my friend to suffer he is very pissed that the LAK are getting PLD

 

[Ezpz]

A slouch? What kind of revisionist history is this? Suzuki was just very good very quick and Kotkaniemi was a leading scorer in consecutive playoff runs. So Danault knew he was being pushed down for them. Thats why he wanted out

And he went on a massive scoreless streak and was starting to get outworked defensively by Jake Evans. Until the playoffs came along and he gave 150% in our finals run.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Nothing stops Dubois from demanding 10 million from LA vs 8.5 from Habs.

This obviously couldn't happen as I'm informed players don't take lower salary to play in Canada because of high taxes.

 

[Thechozen1]

Damn, Vilardi is a 6'3", 215 lbs winger with draft pedigree and scored 23 goals in 63 games last year at 23 years old. Doesn't seem like a guy you wanna be trading. In fact, that's the big body you want to pair with PLD.

Had to be Vilardi or Byfield but due to contracts, trading Vilardi makes more sense for LA’s salary cap.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

LA leaked Vilardi’s name to get him for cheap or their term, me hopes.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

I think most assumed vilardi or Byfield would be included, we also assumed Jets would take Arvidson or Iafalo and some picks, likely the one they acquired in the durzi trade cuz lol originally its montreals and that's funny. I feel it may be bigger tho with more players involved going both ways

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