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REB - That's fine with me but Carbo is very hard headed and always goes for a puckmoving "D" over a shutdown player , he'll learn the hard way.
I'm going to throw out a curveball of sorts.
Rather than resign Brisebois, how about talking to Chris Chelios to see if he is interested in finishing his career in Montreal. As a 7th D-man, I feel he could a very good mentor to some of our young D-men.
Just a thought!!!
My guess is that he retires on top, after winning another Cup. He should join the Wings organization in some capacity.
I like it.
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My ultimate dream: Captain Saku Koivu skating around the Bell Centre holding the Stanley Cup.
If the Habs are planning on asking him to retre, then, yes, I hope he fits with those plans too!
Thanks for everything Breeze...find a role in the organization, just not on the ice.
Those who would sign Breeze...please go take your medicine.
Breezer; Being in "Habs plans" does not necessarily mean "on the ice". We have a crop of young and promising D waiting in the wings for the opportunity to wear the CH. It'll be up to them to push Breezer out of the way. I've said it before; he would fit in perfectly with the other lads behind the bench and hopefully it's where he'll end up. He's a smart lad, communicates well, has a Stanley Cup ring and a true Hab.
Streit; How much is he worth and how many teams are truly interested in him now that the playoffs are behind ? I was so high on this player but I now feel he is great for the "new NHL regular season" but not quite tough (mental and physical) enough for the "real season". That's probably Bob's biggest decision to make this summer, to keep him or not.
Lats; Has the potential and if he is watching the finals, he should now understand what his role is and how to getter done....
Gaston Gingras should be able to figure out the problem with his skating.
Carey; He's where Fleury was two years ago. With a dependable backup like Halak, Carey should not play more than 50.
Is it hot in parts of the U.S. and Canada today ? lots of steam on the HIO site this fine day.
Let's see who can come up with the ideal candidate for the Habs in the upcoming draft instead.
Because of the late pick for the Habs, I'm hoping this kid is still available;
Mikhail Stefanovich, RW Height/Weight: 6'2, 202 Team: Quebec Remparts, QMJHL
Stefanovich was ranked 16th in Central Scouting's mid-season rankings, but 57th in its final rankings. A big drop.
This could be a blessing in disguise. Watched him closely during the Q playoffs (Gatineau-Quebec) in April. He has all the tools. He needs the right kind of environment. Remparts had an awful run with the Olympiques and this whole mess with the Chicoutimi team and Roy's son has surely affected the overall performance of the Remparts players. Anyway, if he is ranked 57th then may be he'll still be available in round 2.
As long as we don't draft another D in the first round.
Totally agree.
I second it... We have the extra Huet 2nd rounder, the Belrussian line having a big center that has expereinced N. American stlye would be nice. I fear he would last for a late rounder in the second? So is he worth a late 1st? Do we trade up our two late 2nd rounders for a earlier 2nd positioning. Or do we play the wait n' see game?
coutNY - I'm foggy on this point but I think the pick for Huet is for 2009 and is from Anaheim (via the Caps) from a past Washington deal earlier in the year. I stand corrected for sure.
The Original 24 Cups
Hey your right, but it's still an asset... still tradable I suppose as Washington had done with it. But I would agree it wouldn't be as valuable as if it were in this years draft. Although, next year's not looking to be a sloutcher either from what I hear.
I say, Is it almost time for a mock draft pool?
coutNY - Only if the Habs get to trade up and take the Laffs pick. Our 1st, Grabovski, Gorges, and NM49 for the Lousy Leafs' 7th pick!
The Original 24 Cups
24 - You forgot , the sticking point , the rights to Penelope Cruz.
I hope Stefanovich is around as well - he's buddies with the Brothers Kostitsyn.
Breezer, thanks but no thanks.
I admire the way you came back and held your head high this season, you were a total class act and you had a lot of people eating a lot of crow, but the undeniable fact is you're old and frail and I don't want you and your bad back hanging around our defensive corps next year. Bonne chance, but it's time to move on.
wow Breezer's got a sick car!
Dave Stubbs; I never wrote a post regarding injury or accident to Bourdon. In fact my post yesterday was the 1st post I have written in several weeks. perhaps you have me mixed up with someone else, or someone has posted as me.
I would never submit a post as to that nature, or infer that I want someone to be injured.
Please make sure you have the right person before chastizing and removing their comments.
The Dallas Morning News is reporting in their Dallas Star's season wrap up that the Stars will be taking a run at Michael Ryder on July 1st as Brett Hull's priority is a scorer and he's high on Ryder as a line mate for Ribero.
Do you have a link? I remember there was a report in the Gazette a while ago where Ribeiro said he would like to see Ryder as a teammate. I have looked at the Dallas paper on line, but can't find your story. There will be lots of interesting speculation from now on about the UFAs, and where they will end up.
TSN has what they call "2008 All Free Agent Team", on which they list the top 12 UFA forwards, 6 D, and 2 goalies, and 3 spares. Streit and Hainsey are listed as D, Huet and Theodore are the goalies, and Ryder is included as a spare. There are 23 players in total, and Montreal is well represented with a total of 5 current and former players. TSN calls the 23 players the most intriguing players eligible this summer for UFA.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=11300
Stat-ic Ed - It was a video with morning news Chuck Carlrton and Mike Heika who wrap up the season (video: what's next) http://www.dallasnews.com/video/dallasnews/sports/index.html?nvid=247111...
Thanks for the great link nightmare! I would love it if Puckcast was done in this format.
Ed - Sorry for taking so long as i had trouble remembering where i found that , senior moment and I'm sure you can understand , Mon Static.
Boone, Hickey, Stubbs and Mio on video? No, trust me, Ed, you don't want that.
Dave Stubbs
Habs Inside/Out
Sports Feature Writer, Montreal Gazette
That's a good one Dave. Puckcast is always good, but the newer members on here don't always know who is speaking. That aside, I can understand you guys wanting to keep it out of sight. I picture you in a very informal, relaxed atmosphere.
Will there be a final Puckcast for the season, or maybe one on the entry draft and/or free agents?
Looking at this article, I don't see any forward that really thrills me:
- Hossa had 29 goals...big whoop, we had 3 players in that area
- Sundin is a big, strong center, but he's a Leaf
- Langkow might be a prospect, but Calgary should lock him up before 07/01
- Malone is probably the best option
If I was looking for a #4 D-man, I'd be interested in either Campbell or Hainsey...but I'm not. I think we already have him (and #5, 6 & 7 in the pipeline). If we sign either of these 2 D-men, we limit ourselves from the perspective of "grow from the draft".
Given the potential defence depth we have in the pipeline, I would only be interested in a UFA forward...and as I already said, "I don't see any forward that really thrills me".
I would not hesitate taking Sundin just because he is a leaf. Did we worry about taking the Big M back in the 70's. Did the leafs worry about taking Jacques Plante back in the 70's. I would take that centerman (Sundin)in a heart beat. He has been the most consistent forward of the last 10 years and he's still a very good player. Not just a good one!!
Ton,
on the lighter side of your post, the big-M was purged as a leaf with a 4 year pit-stop in Detroit before being allowed to wear the CH. By the time Jake the Snake landed in Taranna, he'd been gone from Montreal for 8 years.
No problem is seeing former laffs coming here. There are many who went from TO to Montl and back over the years.
I personally see Sundin in a RedWings uniform. With 8 countrymen on the
team with a real opportunity to put his name on the mug before retiring, he'd be crazy to sign with us.
Not only is he a leaf but he also was a nordique.
REB - Nice post and the forwards don't thrill me either. As for the "D" men our 7th "D" is Mathieu Dandenault as the roster goes now so with injuries we'll be into players with no NHL experience and you know that Carbo wouldn't love that. IMO an experienced big "D" man at about 1/1.5 million who can compete with O'Bey,Cube and Gorges for that 4th spot and pair with Hamy on the 2nd unit of our PK is necessary. Neither of our UFA "D" can supply that.