Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2021-22 Edition
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CaptainBolduke
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Re: Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
Other than money there is no reason for JT to sign with the Habs.
The team isn't close to contending and it's a fish-bowl.
JT will have a lot of options for big dollars in many cities. He doesn't need Montreal.
Other than money there is no reason for JT to sign with the Habs.
The team isn't close to contending and it's a fish-bowl.
JT will have a lot of options for big dollars in many cities. He doesn't need Montreal.
Sal_Butera
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Re: Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
Per Bobby Mac - Habs & Canes two most interested teams in ROR. Thinks Habs are better positioned due to large signing bonus due July 1st. Asking price expected to be similar to Simmonds + Luke Schenn + 2nd round pick Philly netted for Mike Richards.
Per Bobby Mac - Habs & Canes two most interested teams in ROR. Thinks Habs are better positioned due to large signing bonus due July 1st. Asking price expected to be similar to Simmonds + Luke Schenn + 2nd round pick Philly netted for Mike Richards.
Re: Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
I know O'Reilly would be an improvement over what we have at centre but really is he an answer?
I know O'Reilly would be an improvement over what we have at centre but really is he an answer?
Habs53
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Re: Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
Slight upgrade on Stastny
Slight upgrade on Stastny
Re: Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
Where's the equivalent of Simmonds?
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Nah, RoR is significantly better.
Habsy
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Re: Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
One of the best 2nd line centers in the league. Get a #1 and you’re golden. Problem is Montreal will likely use him at #1 and you get another Koivu situation, ok #1 but would be better as a #2.
One of the best 2nd line centers in the league. Get a #1 and you’re golden. Problem is Montreal will likely use him at #1 and you get another Koivu situation, ok #1 but would be better as a #2.
Habs53
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Re: Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
Not according to his numbers he is not. PS also is rocking in the playoffs. I really dont want either one.
Not according to his numbers he is not. PS also is rocking in the playoffs. I really dont want either one.
GGpX
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Re: Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
ROR is better than Stastny, but I wouldn't call him "significantly" better.
ROR is a bigger version of Pleks. Ideal second line center who can produce offensively. His contract sucks, but whatever.
Between the two of them, I would get neither. But if I had to take one, I would probably prefer to get Stastny over ROR. He's a UFA therefore he won't cost any assets, he's turning 33 in December and won't be able to get a very long-term contract. I do expect his play to take a drop either next season or the following one as forwards see their production drop in their 30s.
ROR is better than Stastny, but I wouldn't call him "significantly" better.
ROR is a bigger version of Pleks. Ideal second line center who can produce offensively. His contract sucks, but whatever.
Between the two of them, I would get neither. But if I had to take one, I would probably prefer to get Stastny over ROR. He's a UFA therefore he won't cost any assets, he's turning 33 in December and won't be able to get a very long-term contract. I do expect his play to take a drop either next season or the following one as forwards see their production drop in their 30s.
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Sal_Butera
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Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
FWIW - Radar was never the fastest or smoothest skater at the best of times...don’t expect that will improve post-30.
FWIW - Radar was never the fastest or smoothest skater at the best of times...don’t expect that will improve post-30.
Re: Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
Players that don't rely on speed age better than those who do.
Players that don't rely on speed age better than those who do.
Sal_Butera
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Re: Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
BTW - noticed an error in that Bobby Mac quote, should read Brayden Schenn not Luke. Burke swapped Luke for JVR if memory serves.
The Kings acquired Richards for Simmonds + Brayden Schenn + 2nd
BTW - noticed an error in that Bobby Mac quote, should read Brayden Schenn not Luke. Burke swapped Luke for JVR if memory serves.
The Kings acquired Richards for Simmonds + Brayden Schenn + 2nd
Sal_Butera
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Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
Radar’s got 5-more years left on his deal at $7.5M AAV and heavily front loaded with bonuses, I just can’t see any team other than the Habs having the combination of space & wherewithal to absorb that contract...unless the Sabres eat some (a lot?) $ I just don’t see them getting that asking price.
GGpX
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Re: Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2017-18 Edition
I don't see why Buffalo would trade ROR to be honest. That is, unless a team is willing to overpay to get him. And even then, who's Buffalo's replacement for the #2 center slot? Maybe Casey Mittlestadt, but he gives them a banging 1-2-3 combination down the middle if they keep him at center.
He's miserable there, yeah, but that isn't their problem. They have their 1-2 punch down the middle for the next 5 years with him & Eichel.
I don't see why Buffalo would trade ROR to be honest. That is, unless a team is willing to overpay to get him. And even then, who's Buffalo's replacement for the #2 center slot? Maybe Casey Mittlestadt, but he gives them a banging 1-2-3 combination down the middle if they keep him at center.
He's miserable there, yeah, but that isn't their problem. They have their 1-2 punch down the middle for the next 5 years with him & Eichel.