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If BT wanted out of Ottawa, it wouldn’t be to go to Montreal.
It’s a pipe dream.
I think most know this. The more we talk about it (chit chat talk), the more the gullible types think it's a possibility.
If BT wanted out of Ottawa, it wouldn’t be to go to Montreal.
It’s a pipe dream.
Not surprised, it just makes a lot of sense.
I wonder if habs have the assets to pull off a trade for Necas weeks before the draft
Suzuki, Necas, Caufield, Slaf, Dach, Newhook all under the age of 27. I'm hopeful Roy could push his way into top 6 production as well.Matheson is a possibility.
Struble with futures is a possibility.
They might be a team who thinks Josh Anderson fits their style and can be effective there, that's wishful thinking.
Maybe we can do something like take KK back and buy him out on their behalf.
I think we can get creative, or do a futures enough based trade that they can flip those for someone else kinda like how Colorado used some of the Newhook capital to get Ross Colton from Tampa.
Suzuki, Necas, Caufield, Slaf, Dach, Newhook all under the age of 27. I'm hopeful Roy could push his way into top 6 production as well.
It's not a bad top 6 at all. Missing that elite forward for sure, but it looks fairly strong.
Ahh yes! True.Adding Demidov, Lindstrom, Sennecke or Iginla to that mix. Pretty solid.
I don't mind Necas, I think he's got some intriguing tools. He's an excellent skater and is pretty damn talented. His softness is infuriating though. It's not horrendous, but it's far from good enough if we are counting on him to be a key player for us. I'm also not a fan of the reports of him seemingly wanting to break the bank and also be a center, although Carolina does have a history of not wanting to commit to players like this.
I like the comparison I saw on the main board with Martin Havlat. Gonna bring you skill and good zone entry but won’t be the motor of the teamI don't mind Necas, I think he's got some intriguing tools. He's an excellent skater and is pretty damn talented. His softness is infuriating though. It's not horrendous, but it's far from good enough if we are counting on him to be a key player for us. I'm also not a fan of the reports of him seemingly wanting to break the bank and also be a center, although Carolina does have a history of not wanting to commit to players like this.
He also won't be cheap. I'm assuming a guy like Roy and the Jets 1st would have to be part of the package.
Havlat was an amazing player. Injuries derailed what should have been a great career.I like the comparison I saw on the main board with Martin Havlat. Gonna bring you skill and good zone entry but won’t be the motor of the team
There's absolutely nothing wrong with a player wanting to get paid.I don't mind Necas, I think he's got some intriguing tools. He's an excellent skater and is pretty damn talented. His softness is infuriating though. It's not horrendous, but it's far from good enough if we are counting on him to be a key player for us. I'm also not a fan of the reports of him seemingly wanting to break the bank and also be a center, although Carolina does have a history of not wanting to commit to players like this.
He also won't be cheap. I'm assuming a guy like Roy and the Jets 1st would have to be part of the package.
Not saying there's anything wrong with it, but I don't want to significantly hinder our cap structure because of a Martin Necas-like player. Leafs superstars did that and it pretty much cost the franchise the chance to build a better team.There's absolutely nothing wrong with a player wanting to get paid.
Despite most fans pre-conceived notions (not saying yours specifically) professional athletes enjoy being well compensated just as much as regular Joe's.
Yes,Theres a reason why CAR isnt working hard to move other players to sign him. Hes overrated and at least as soft as Zegras. Dont let a single 4 pts performance at the WC arrouse you guys too much. I hope we spend assets on moving up instead of trading for that bum
The Habs don't have a single player (other than Carey Price and he's coming off the books at the conclusion of next season 25-26)) who makes more than 7.875M...in what world would a perspective contract for Necas hinder their cap structure?Not saying there's anything wrong with it, but I don't want to significantly hinder our cap structure because of a Martin Necas-like player. Leafs superstars did that and it pretty much cost the franchise the chance to build a better team.
Don’t think it hinders the cap, not to the extent of the Leafs. You can have Necas and Dach for less than Marner.Not saying there's anything wrong with it, but I don't want to significantly hinder our cap structure because of a Martin Necas-like player. Leafs superstars did that and it pretty much cost the franchise the chance to build a better team.
Theres a reason why CAR isnt working hard to move other players to sign him. Hes overrated and at least as soft as Zegras. Dont let a single 4 pts performance at the WC arrouse you guys too much. I hope we spend assets on moving up instead of trading for that bum
I actually read that the Canes were trying to re-sign Necas, but he's clearly not interested and his dad's sortie was to tell everyone.Necas has requested a trade out of Carolina multiple times.. they aren't working hard to sign him because he doesn't want to be there and in Carolina's case they prefer giving those opportunities to Aho, Jarvis and re-sign Guentzel.
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It's Dreger speculation but LeBrun mentioned it as well.
It makes sense.
He's skilled.
He's available.
He's got size.
He's had some productive playoff runs in him.
Way better fit than Zegrass
I like the comparison I saw on the main board with Martin Havlat. Gonna bring you skill and good zone entry but won’t be the motor of the team
I'm down for Necas.. as long as we don't have to take KK back. Yuck.
I seem to recall that not a single team with a player making $10M+ ever won the Cup (I could be wrong or it could have happen since I saw that). But there is something to be said about having a balance cap hit throughout the lineup. That is not to say that Necas shoudn't be paid $8M, but I want MTL to have a approach to the cap similar to Boston where there is hierarchy within the team, and not with the rest of the league.Yes,
1. They haven't moved anyone.
2. They can't re-sign everyone
3. The fact many teams would love to acquire Necas means they can maximize the return and fill out the rest of their lineup given they have 8 pending UFAs
The Habs don't have a single player (other than Carey Price and he's coming off the books at the conclusion of next season 25-26)) who makes more than 7.875M...in what world would a perspective contract for Necas hinder their cap structure?
I don't understand how multiple other teams are able to afford several high priced players making 9-10-11M+ and somehow, the Habs will be on the brink of doom if they hand out a 8M contract.
Soon the Habs are going to have more cap space than they know what to do with.
KK gonna take over soon!!No doubt. Hughes probably has his fingers in a lot of options. Our offer is going to be a quantity offer though.
Canes need serious work on their back end in the next two off seasons. Jets 1st, Barron, and maybe the Avs 2nd? Do we go deeper than this?
Canes also need improvements at center after Aho. Staal is aging. Would they target one of Beck or Kapanen?