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

[Galaxydoggystyle]

I think friedman thinks a cheaper 1 year deal this year then he would extend long term jan 1st so kings can get some cap relief this season, doubt that happens most likely just 8 off the start


think the plan is to retool and focus on trades with young players coming back

What stops pld from not signing an extension though on Jan 1st? You know pld doesn't care what others think of him lol

 

[Empoleon8771]

Am I just way off here or is Dubois just not good enough to deal with all of the headache that is coming with him?

I know Kopitar is old, but the Kings still have Kopitar and Danault as top-6 centers and Byfield probably as a top-6 center in the future. I just don't really see the need here to deal with this, it would make a lot more sense for them to be going after Hellebuyck IMO.

 

[Guffman]

Im going to start by saying that I'm a fan of Montreal, I don't want to sound rude, but why is Winnipeg not taking the opportunity to rebuild?

With Helleybuck, Wheeler, Dubois and possibly Scheifele leaving in the short term, the team is bound to have worse results.

This could be the occasion to present to the supporters of Winnipeg that we had no other choice.

I have the impression that the DG would be better received and could save his post by going there with transparency.

Jets still have Josh Morrissey (one of the top d-men last year) and elite forwards in Ehlers and Kyle Connor and a lot of good complementary pieces.

Yep, they certainly could have gone for a rebuild but are just turning over their aging core for new blood and a new culture.

Jets will not be as good but they do have some solid prospects that will soon be knocking on the door.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Why didn’t Habs rebuild years sooner when everyone knew they should have? Same question for Leafs years ago?

Because Marc Bergevin was a narcissist asshole who think he had a great team who always used Carey Price as a scapegoat.

 

[Colezuki]

You think Vilardi ans Iafallo is up there in terms of value with 5OA?

Jesus Christ no

 

[Guffman]

Imagine If they sign him for 1 year and then he asks for another trade lol

Or decides to pass on extending on Jan 1 so he can walk to UFA and Montreal can sign him… “for free” (tm).

 

[Hunter368]

Because Marc Bergevin was a narcissist asshole who think he had a great team who always used Carey Price as a scapegoat.

It’s the Canadian thing to do sadly lol, not saying it’s right but so many have done it.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Why didn’t Habs rebuild years sooner when everyone knew they should have? Same question for Leafs years ago?

Habs didn't rebuild because Molson wouldn't allow it. Leafs did rebuild. They just never added the final pieces.

 

[Canes]

Am I just way off here or is Dubois just not good enough to deal with all of the headache that is coming with him?

I know Kopitar is old, but the Kings still have Kopitar and Danault as top-6 centers and Byfield probably as a top-6 center in the future. I just don't really see the need here to deal with this, it would make a lot more sense for them to be going after Hellebuyck IMO.

I don't see him being a headache in a big market like Los Angeles. He just didn't seem to enjoy playing for Columbus and Winnipeg which is kind of understandable, but he soldiered through anyway.

As for Kopitar/Danault, the Kings would be making this trade as a long term play in addition to making their team better now. They could also use Danault or Byfield as a trade chip to improve elsewhere if they really wanted to. Can never have enough center depth.

 

[Guffman]

Habs didn't rebuild because Molson wouldn't allow it. Leafs did rebuild. They just never added the final pieces.

Leafs couldn’t afford to add the final pieces because they blew their cap overpaying their stars.

 

[Baksfamous112]

Why didn’t Habs rebuild years sooner when everyone knew they should have? Same question for Leafs years ago?

Easy answer: Carey Price. He was good enough to bring the Habs in playoff contention by himself and was untradable

 

[Empoleon8771]

I don't see him being a headache in a big market like Los Angeles. He just didn't seem to enjoy playing for Columbus and Winnipeg which is kind of understandable, but he soldiered through anyway.

As for Kopitar/Danault, the Kings would be making this thread as a long term play in addition to making their team better now. They could also use Danault or Byfield as a trade chip to improve elsewhere if they really wanted to. Can never have enough center depth.

He has demanded a trade like 4 times dating back to juniors.

 

[Atoyot]

He has demanded a trade like 4 times dating back to juniors.

The number keeps climbing!

 

[ClevelandJacketFan]

I don't see him being a headache in a big market like Los Angeles. He just didn't seem to enjoy playing for Columbus and Winnipeg which is kind of understandable, but he soldiered through anyway.

As far as I can tell, he's extremely moody and will take any slight discomfort and turn it into a trade request.

With the CBJ, it was "not a strong hockey city" and "Torts".

Not sure what it is with Winnipeg, but it's the exact opposite of those two reasons. I'd imagine in a few years, he'll say it's too smoggy or something.

He just needs to grow up and not feel so pampered.

 

[DJA]

I don't see him being a headache in a big market like Los Angeles. He just didn't seem to enjoy playing for Columbus and Winnipeg which is kind of understandable, but he soldiered through anyway.

As for Kopitar/Danault, the Kings would be making this trade as a long term play in addition to making their team better now. They could also use Danault or Byfield as a trade chip to improve elsewhere if they really wanted to. Can never have enough center depth.

Sure, if you consider quitting on your team mid-shift “soldiering through”

 

[Hunter368]

Habs didn't rebuild because Molson wouldn't allow it. Leafs did rebuild. They just never added the final pieces.

Leafs and Habs revbuilds were both long overdue when they finally happened

 

[Baksfamous112]

Habs didn't rebuild because Molson wouldn't allow it. Leafs did rebuild. They just never added the final pieces.

Leafs blew it when they gave Tavares 11M a year when he was a luxury and not a need.

 

[North]

As far as I can tell, he's extremely moody and will take any slight discomfort and turn it into a trade request.

With the CBJ, it was "not a strong hockey city" and "Torts".

Not sure what it is with Winnipeg, but it's the exact opposite of those two reasons. I'd imagine in a few years, he'll say it's too smoggy or something.

He just needs to grow up and not feel so pampered.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he butts heads with McLellan. Todd can be a hard ass when he wants to be.

 

[TT1]

Leafs blew it when they gave Tavares 11M a year when he was a luxury and not a need.

yup that messed up the balance of the team, shoulda just kept Kadri and used that money on D/G

 

[Captain97]

Why didn’t Habs rebuild years sooner when everyone knew they should have? Same question for Leafs years ago?

We had Bergevin running our team and he's not the sharpest tool in the shed.

 

[Surf Nutz]

Obviously Blake came to his senses.
And we saw this last year.
Basically,

Blake Chychruned out!

 

[symbology]

If perceived hfboards value is of any concern to PLD he should go to LA. Just look at Danault, his best year is in Montreal yet never had more value than after his first year in LA.

I’m torn on whether MTL should overpay for PLD (both in salary and assets)'

Which year was Danault's best year? He has scored more goals each year while on the Kings. Had his most points in a season as a King. Not sure what you are perceiving.......

I guess doubling up on your previous high goal total for the year can up your value. ??????

 

[Buffdog]

Which year was Danault's best year? He has scored more goals each year while on the Kings. Had his most points in a season as a King. Not sure what you are perceiving.......

When a player plays for the Habs, they're the best

 

[JetsFan815]

Mayyybe, I consider trading Dubois for Laine and Roslovic.

The most fitting way for this PLD saga to end is him being back on the CBJ. That would also be proof of "we are all just living in a simulation" theory.

 

[ultraboy]

PLD is coming home.. If he signs elsewhere it will be one year..