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

[gojetsgo]

Friedman said that Chevy won't let the Kings talk to him about extension.

are you sure he didn't say they haven't got permission yet?

 

[MardyBum]

So let me get this straight.
Dubois tops off as a 70 pt player and you think that is worth 9 mil a season?

I don't think he's signing for 9 million, but in a few years when 90 point players are getting 11-12 million? Yeah it'd be a fair contract.

EH has the contract value at 7.9x8 atm I believe, and they're usually conservative compared to what happens even if they're one of the better guessers at contracts.

 

[ManixLiquid]

Friedman said that Chevy won't let the Kings talk to him about extension.

But why? Chevy doesnt want to the trade to get made or what?

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Am I alone in expecting a more cerebral assessment of the

Am I alone in expecting a more cerebral assessment of the circumstance from Thrawn?

Indeed you are correct.

Perhaps this shall appease your expectation:

Everything leading up to this moment has been rehearsal. The real performance is about to begin.

 

[Twisted Sinister]

Am I alone in expecting a more cerebral assessment of the circumstance from Thrawn?

Ah, Pierre-Luc Dubois, such an intriguing figure, emerging from the distant reaches of Columbus, before making the tactical relocation to the Winnipeg system. As I observe from my position of tactical superiority, I see in Dubois a player who, much like myself, relies on quiet precision and strategic dominance.

From my studies, I've come to appreciate the art of his sport. His handling of the puck, akin to an artist wielding his brush, creates kinetic masterpieces on an ice canvas. A parallel, one might say, to my own affinity for studying the art of alien cultures to understand and predict their tactics.

Dubois commands the ice with the kind of poise and anticipation I've often employed when navigating the vast complexities of galactic strategy. His eyes, though not matching the icy cool of my own, share a similar intensity, scanning the terrain, predicting moves before they manifest, checkmating opponents before the game has even begun.

In many ways, Dubois is my terrestrial counterpart, applying to his sport the same tactical acumen and physical prowess that I use to master the space battlefield. Instead of a Star Destroyer, he has his skates, and instead of a fleet of TIE fighters, he has his team.

If he were but blue-skinned and hailed from the Chiss Ascendancy, the resemblance could almost be uncanny. As it stands, he must content himself with ruling the realm of the NHL rather than the expanses of the galaxy.

But make no mistake, in his own way, Dubois is a conqueror. I'm confident he could evade the lumbering attempts of a squadron of stormtroopers with the grace of a Corellian Corvette, although his battlefield is limited to a hockey rink rather than the star systems I'm accustomed to.

As I've often said, 'Art is not merely an expression of the soul—it is a measure of its strength.' I see this truth reflected in Dubois' play. Each swift breakaway, every precise shot, each relentless display of skill on the ice... it is his art, his strength. And I respect that strength.

Pierre-Luc Dubois is not merely a skater of ice, but of the intricate cosmos of hockey. A player of his caliber offers a fascinating study and a worthy adversary, much like the many I've encountered among the stars.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Wait why isnt Chevy letting Dubois talk extension ? Kings would be idiots to pay assets specially Vilardi for PLD without an extension

 

[Kurrilino]

Wait why isnt Chevy letting Dubois talk extension ? Kings would be idiots to pay assets specially Vilardi for PLD without an extension

This is why there isn't a trade yet

 

[Buffdog]

Wait why isnt Chevy letting Dubois talk extension ? Kings would be idiots to pay assets specially Vilardi for PLD without an extension

If I had to guess, chevy let the kings know that he's willing to extend and his approximate ask in terms of AAV but it's up to the two camps to hammer out details including signing bonus structure, etc

I also made the joke on the Jets board that instead of a NTC, PLD is trying to get LA to include a MTC (must trade clause) for then he changes his mind again and wants to go play in MTL in two seasons

 

[gojetsgo]

dreger believes that kings are still the front runner something they are watching hourly there

 

[BLNY]

But why? Chevy doesnt want to the to get make or what?

Surprised me too. Friedman was pretty emphatic about it. Permission definitely not granted at this point.

 

[glowrey26]

This is why there isn't a trade yet

I am wondering if this is all a smokescreen of a 3 team trade where PLD goes to MTL and Helle goes to LAK

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

If I had to guess, chevy let the kings know that he's willing to extend and his approximate ask in terms of AAV but it's up to the two camps to hammer out details including signing bonus structure, etc

I also made the joke on the Jets board that instead of a NTC, PLD is trying to get LA to include a MTC (must trade clause) for then he changes his mind again and wants to go play in MTL in two seasons

Ok yea because from what i heard ( Habs poster connected to Dubois hes legit ) he said that LAK and MTL were the only teams he would sign for so pretty sure Kings can easily sign him i guess its just a question of how much

 

[RustyCat]

are you sure he didn't say they haven't got permission yet?

I put virtually no stock into what Friedman say these days. At one point he was okay, but now he is just a rumour generator. What he says has little to no value as far as I'm concerned

 

[Guffman]

It makes sense for Chevy to lock in the deal before allowing a contract negotiation to take place. LA might otherwise try to push back on Winnipeg if Dubois comes in hard at $9M. Rather have Dubois settle at a lesser # than for Winnipeg to get less.

 

[Canadienna]

It makes sense for Chevy to lock in the deal before allowing a contract negotiation to take place. LA might otherwise try to push back on Winnipeg if Dubois comes in hard at $9M. Rather have Dubois settle at a lesser # than for Winnipeg to get less.

But why would the Kings agree to it if they can't even talk term or money?

If the Kings trade pieces like Vilardi for him they will want assurances they have Dubois for more than one year.

 

[Frank Drebin]

It makes sense for Chevy to lock in the deal before allowing a contract negotiation to take place. LA might otherwise try to push back on Winnipeg if Dubois comes in hard at $9M. Rather have Dubois settle at a lesser # than for Winnipeg to get less.

Sure that makes sense for Winnipeg. Not sure that makes sense for la, probably why we have a hold up

 

[deaderhead28]

It makes sense for Chevy to lock in the deal before allowing a contract negotiation to take place. LA might otherwise try to push back on Winnipeg if Dubois comes in hard at $9M. Rather have Dubois settle at a lesser # than for Winnipeg to get less.

Blake will not give up those assets without a extention on Dubios.

 

[ole ole]

I don’t think those players will be picked by the habs.

I listened to the NHL station on Sirius all weekend when in the car, and watched NHL Network on tv at home. They had tones of guests with their mock drafts, and Bedard, Fantilli, Carlson, and Smith were the top 4 picks (some had Columbus taking Smith). Smith isn’t going to be there at 5. Only Michkov.

Out of all the guest I think only 1 had the Habs taking Michkov, cause he is high risk. All the rest had them taking, Leonard, Reinbacker, or Dvoraky.

I don’t think those players will be picked by the habs.

I listened to the NHL station on Sirius all weekend when in the car, and watched NHL Network on tv at home. They had tones of guests with their mock drafts, and Bedard, Fantilli, Carlson, and Smith were the top 4 picks (some had Columbus taking Smith). Smith isn’t going to be there at 5. Only Michkov.

Out of all the guest I think only 1 had the Habs taking Michkov, cause he is high risk. All the rest had them taking, Leonard, Reinbacker, or Dvoraky.

So than from your post your assuming all of Leonard, Reinbacker, or Dvoraky are going to suck?

 

[kevsh]

Kings would be idiots to pay assets specially Vilardi for PLD without an extension

Personally, I think Blake would be an idiot to pay assets specially Vilardi for PLD with an extension.

 

[ole ole]

Friedman said that Chevy won't let the Kings talk to him about extension.

LA won't be giving up those assets for 1 yr of PLD.

 

[BB88]

Mayyybe, I consider trading Dubois for Laine and Roslovic.

He quit them mid game, not happening

 

[Petes2424]

It makes sense for Chevy to lock in the deal before allowing a contract negotiation to take place. LA might otherwise try to push back on Winnipeg if Dubois comes in hard at $9M. Rather have Dubois settle at a lesser # than for Winnipeg to get less.

100%. That’s standard. If they haven’t given permission, then there isn’t a deal agreed upon yet.

Nobody is going to trade for PLD without a deal in place and Winnipeg knows this. Especially with some of the questions surrounding Montreal, etc.

 

[Guffman]

But why would the Kings agree to it if they can't even talk term or money?

If the Kings trade pieces like Vilardi for him they will want assurances they have Dubois for more than one year.

Just to clarify… the deal obviously wouldn’t go through if Dubois and LA couldn’t settle on a contract. The point of locking in the trade (and being conditional on the contract) is to not have LA snivel back to Winnipeg that Dubois is asking too much and they want to adjust the deal as a result.

In other words, keep these two different activities separated (lock trade comp THEN talk contract).

 

[91Fedorov]

Wait why isnt Chevy letting Dubois talk extension ? Kings would be idiots to pay assets specially Vilardi for PLD without an extension

He knows he'll tell LA the same thing he told him. He won't sign and he'll got to UFA. Chevy is just trying to pull a fast one and get something before Dubois completely screws him.

 

[Kingspiracy]

Could it possibly be Vilardi holding things up with his contract demands, perhaps Pld has agreed a contract extension to go to LA but Gabe hasnt to go to the Jets?