Tabarnouche! The backup goalie situation

[HuGort]

If it wasn’t already, it’s clear now that MSL only trusts Montembeault to win. He seems done with Primeau. I’m not sure what HuGo thinks.

Furthermore, MSL is getting really annoyed with the whole backup goaltending issue. There was a very public spat with the press on the topic with a “Tabarnouche!” sprinkled in.

MSL is now in a fighting tooth and nail for each point mode. If you’re HuGo what do you do?

• Get a goalie outside the organization?
• Get someone in house as replacement?
• Keep Primeau to Tank?
• Primeau is a perfectly fine backup goalie?
• Play Montembeault forever?

Need something because doubt Monty can go it alone rest of season.

Surprised by collapse of Primeau. He had a good college career and outstanding WJC. Last season he had a .909% save percentage with bad defense in front of him. Looked like he was maturing, then fell apart this season. It's odd.

 

[Tyson]

Primeau is the perfect tank commander.

Most fans don't care to tank...it's time that this team learn how to win.

 

[Michoulicious]

Most fans don't care to tank...it's time that this team learn how to win.

I don't care. I want one of Schaeffer/Misa/Hagens.

This team still misses gamebreaking talent.

 

[sampollock]

Don't spend good asset's on a goalie

Should have traded for askorov

 

[Miller Time]

Wouldn't be surprised to see a trade for a backup pretty quick after the trade freeze ends.

 

[Guy Larose]

Wouldn't be surprised to see a trade for a backup pretty quick after the trade freeze ends.

I see it more as they want to be classy and not put CP on waivers just before Christmas. After they probably will and call up someone.

 

[Hacketts]

the writing is on the wall..

 

[Dagistitsyn]

Connor Hughes would be a perfectly acceptable backup for the rest of the season, if they feel like they have to make a decision on Primeau. He has plenty of pro experience.

This. End thread.
Primeau is utterly worthless. Losing him on waivers means nothing. Bring up Hughes.

 

[Halakitlikethat]

Primeau should have been on waivers a long time ago. I think that’s what’s coming.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Primeau should have been on waivers a long time ago. I think that’s what’s coming.

IMO he shouldn't have been. He was pretty good last year. They gave him a chance to show he could at least be a backup. He has had mostly bad games and the last straw should be the blowout game where he came in for part of the 3rd and was terrible. As Drury isn't Habs GM he wouldn't be waived before the break but likely on the 28th.

 

[CharleyHorse]

Primeau should have been on waivers a long time ago. I think that’s what’s coming.

I don't think that's HuGo's usual approach. They tends to avoid placing players on waivers so not to lose them with nothing in return.

 

[LaP]

I answered "Get a goalie outside the organization? (by trade or otherwise)" but there needs to be no more than 1 year left on the contract and the price must be quite low. Just someone who is not having one of the 5 worst seasons ever.

[edit} Trying Connor Hughes would be ok too.

 

[LaP]

How about the Habs acquire Jake Allen and play him for forty games?

I'd prefer to keep the 3rd round pick. We can find a mediocre backup for less than that i'm pretty sure. It's not like Allen has been great with NJ he is 11-11-2 with a svaes % of 900 playing in front of a better team.

 

[DAChampion]

I'd prefer to keep the 3rd round pick. We can find a mediocre backup for less than that i'm pretty sure. It's not like Allen has been great with NJ he is 11-11-2 with a svaes % of 900 playing in front of a better team.

It was a joke !

 

[WeThreeKings]

They will find a team who wants to swap an experienced back-up/3rd string goalie for Primeau who could still be looked upon as young enough to be worth a gamble, for a team that doesn't have much 'future' in their pipeline.

 

[FerrisRox]

How much rope do you give Hughes though? 5 games? Has Primeau been atrocious to the point where we can allow to give an unknown 5 games to prove themselves? That's 5 games we can't afford to gift to other teams

Yes, Primeau has been atrocious to the point where I would allow literally anyone else in the organization to play instead of him.

I would acquire Jack Campbell and all of his baggage and let him play instead.

I don't want to see Primeau in a Canadiens uniform ever again.

 

[BLONG7]

I don't care. I want one of Schaeffer/Misa/Hagens.

This team still misses gamebreaking talent.

Demidov.....soon.

Yes, Primeau has been atrocious to the point where I would allow literally anyone else in the organization to play instead of him.

I would acquire Jack Campbell and all of his baggage and let him play instead.

I don't want to see Primeau in a Canadiens uniform ever again.

Waivers for Primeau................he can go to Laval and get some games.

I think one of the goalies in Laval comes up...........not sure which.

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Demidov.....soon.


Waivers for Primeau................he can go to Laval and get some games.

I think one of the goalies in Laval comes up...........not sure which.

Development wise probably better to try out Hughes first.

 

[HabSgt]

I voted for Monty to play every game just to make sure that turkey weight stays off!

 

[Milhouse40]

Waivers for Primeau................he can go to Laval and get some games.

I think one of the goalies in Laval comes up...........not sure which.

Seems like the 1st step....problem is, if someone pick up Primeau, we'll need to make a move.
And then again, I'm sure KH and MSL would prefer not having to gamble on a goalie with 0 NHL game cause they can't even gamble on Primeau on a back to back games against Detroit.

 

[Tyson]

A smart move would have been to send Primeau to Laval on a conditioning stint to play a couple of games. Not playing him at all was not the solution, not addressing his lack of playing time was and is not the solution. He is now done imo.

 

[Le Barron de HF]

A smart move would have been to send Primeau to Laval on a conditioning stint to play a couple of games. Not playing him at all was not the solution, not addressing his lack of playing time was and is not the solution. He is now done imo.

Is it too late for that though? I could see that being the last approach they take before pulling the plug.

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Some names:
Matt Murray
Kahkonen
Schmidt
Driedger
Sogaard
Copley
Cooley (shut up the Logan fans)

 

[morhilane]

Is it too late for that though? I could see that being the last approach they take before pulling the plug.

I think it haven't been long enough since his last game to allow for it yet.

 

[Bell Centre Hotdog]

Some names:
Matt Murray
Kahkonen
Schmidt
Driedger
Sogaard
Copley
Cooley (shut up the Logan fans)

I was looking at this last night.

Schmid and Copley are the only ones NHL talent wise I would look at. Murray just injury was too unreliable and back to looking at what we have. The others don't really move the needle.

Schmid is still young at 24 and a decent sized goalie and played some meaningful games for the Devils a few years back.