Estimated_Prophet
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The Matheson hate is basically from the same types that hated Danault and Weber....they just don't understand the game.
HF Habs: Trade Proposal Thread #88: 2024 Off-Season Thread
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The Matheson hate is basically from the same types that hated Danault and Weber....they just don't understand the game.
Jaynki
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I thought of this exact trade idea today and think I’d just stick with the kids in net the Habs are already developing.
But the idea of Askarov in Montreal is a sexy idea, I think he’s made for this market, but so is Fowler it seems.
It’s a tough debate.
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TheBuriedHab
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I'm no goalie expert, but when I've seen Askarov play, he is one of the most awkward looking goalies I've seen. He catches with his right and looks like he doesn't hold his glove in position ever.
Not crazy about him, I certainly wouldn't give up any significant assets for him. Maybe Barron and a mid round pick.
Not crazy about him, I certainly wouldn't give up any significant assets for him. Maybe Barron and a mid round pick.
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Somewhat related: The most awkward goalie I've ever seen is Dominik Hasek. I hated watching him flop all over the ice. Always looked like he was getting lucky and I detested his whole style of play.
Obviously it wasn't luck... but man.
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Nope - but I’d do McGroarty for Mailloux
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I think the last thing you want to add to a rebuilding team is a great goalie that’s gonna steal games.
You need adequate goaltending (which we have as well as good goalie prospects in the pipeline).
I don’t know if Mailloux can defend well enough in the NHL to play in the top4 but until we have sorted this out, it would be unwise to trade a 6’3 220 RD with good tools.
If HuGo assesses that will only be a deluxe 3rd RD, then yes let’s trade him before other teams realize it.
The Real Timo
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Nope. Mallioux is moar bigger and can play D.
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Id have doubt to trade for Askarov.
Nashville been trying to shop him since last year draft .
They chose to extend Saros and give the #2 spot to Wedgewood.
If that goalie was ''top elite tier'' , there is no way Nashville would have chosen Wedgewood instead of him. NHL turning into a 2 goalies league who can share 60/40 games for a season.
There is something Nashville is trying to get rid of and nobody has been baiting yet. Perhaps he will be a great nhler but goalies are worth shit in today hockey.
If we had to trade a def prospect , id rather get a forward with size than a goalie with 3 nhl games in his pocket.
Goalies are so cooked nowdays than even ahler Stuart Skinner was 1 game away to win a cup
Nashville been trying to shop him since last year draft .
They chose to extend Saros and give the #2 spot to Wedgewood.
If that goalie was ''top elite tier'' , there is no way Nashville would have chosen Wedgewood instead of him. NHL turning into a 2 goalies league who can share 60/40 games for a season.
There is something Nashville is trying to get rid of and nobody has been baiting yet. Perhaps he will be a great nhler but goalies are worth shit in today hockey.
If we had to trade a def prospect , id rather get a forward with size than a goalie with 3 nhl games in his pocket.
Goalies are so cooked nowdays than even ahler Stuart Skinner was 1 game away to win a cup
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Y'all really need to stop trying to trade Mailloux. Our RHD is still pretty bad and he has elite tools, might as well wait and see what he becomes.
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Let's address needs. We don't need a goalie.
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Not trying to trade him, unfortunately McGroarty will cost a valuable ELC asset and Jets have a desperate need for RDman. Don’t see Chevaldayoff biting if Barron is offered up…
Habs don’t have any prospect w McGroarty’s skill set, they do have LDman to play the right side.
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I also like that he’s tight with Roy, Trudeau and Dobes. The older I get the more I’m into those sentimentalities.
Spring in Fialta
A malign star kept him
Hasek's prime was a bit before time (I essentially got into hockey the year he won his Cup) but Thomas?
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I don't know if there's a trade there then. I want Rutger but not at the cost of Mailloux, Rein or Hutson.
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He had a terrific first game in the NHL too vs a Red Wings team that needed to win that game. Mailloux was flawless that game. I thought Mailloux looked better than Hutson did in either of his two games.
Habs don't have any D with Mailloux's skillset. That size, that shot and those offensive instincts. Keep in mind he missed most of his draft year and D+1 year. He's come a long way in his development and has high ceiling and high floor.
McGroarty has heavy work boots on for skates.
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Hasek was incredible was anything but lucky as he had his own methodology that was not flopping but carefully pieced together sequences that he practiced.....he was like a Jiu Jitsu master on ice lol.
Scintillating10
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Dude, it's Askarov and way in the back anything and everything else we have in the pipeline.
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If Askarov is so good why is Nashville always rumoured to want to trade him?
