Comments on: Bob Gainey’s Contract Extended

By: reality check

reality check — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 04:35:19 +0000

Interesting idea. I don’t think he’s ever done it though.

Gagne wouldn’t have Forberg to make him a 47 goal scorer in Montreal. With the pressure that would be on him as a Quebecer, I’ll stick with Markov. He’s harder to replace.

By: Habs

Habs — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 01:53:42 +0000

kovalev

By: reality check

reality check — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 02:35:34 +0000

Who would QB the PP?

By: HABFORLIFE

HABFORLIFE — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 02:21:24 +0000

I would trade Markov for Gagne for sure. Gagne would bring up our scoring with no problem !

By: reality check

reality check — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 23:01:10 +0000

Here is a little food for thought for those of you who like to play GM of the Habs. Discussing with a friend of mine who put himself in Flyers GM Clarke’s shoes regarding the not yet signed RFA Simon Gagne, we pondered possible scenarios. He asked if the Habs would be interested in Gagne, and I said they absolutely would, providing he came at the right price. I asked him who the Flyers would want in return and he said Clarke would take Markov even up. I thought “Hmmmm!”, that’s something to think about!

I am definitly NOT TRYING TO START A RUMOUR here. LOL. I was curious to know what you guys would do with such a proposal. Clarke would definitely not accept the players Gainey would prefer to shop. He’d look to fill his void for good puck rushing D’s who can quarterback a power play well.

Would you pull the trigger on this deal, try to change it, or hang up the phone? I know what I’d do, but I’ll save that thought for now. Tell me what you think!

By: Rob Murray

Rob Murray — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 23:12:41 +0000

Bob Gainey is a true Master and Commander…A Class act for a Classy team in a very Classy town.

By: reality check

reality check — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:54:23 +0000

LOL…and I agree with post 54. The first five words could be blog motto – “Stop confusing needs with wants”. I’d steal it for mine if i didn’t already have one!

One thing I can add to your thoughs of making room for players who are pushing up in the depth chart is that it is a great way to keep cap room and a team salary structure intact. I have complete faith in Gainey’s way of aiming for the Cup. We will get there.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:59:26 +0000

I agree with the above comments (post 53)

Stop confusing needs with wants, and stop looking for Toronto Maple Leaf solutions (ie. UFA) to problems; these don’t work in building a Cup contender. You cannot buy a cup. The Habs do really need to acquire more players at present. They need to make room for the many young capable defencemen that they have in their system already (ie. Emelin, Jancevski, Cote, etc.) You also have to have roster spots available to motivate prospects to perform otherwise, you may breed discouragement among these players.

By: reality check

reality check — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 22:35:20 +0000

None, March, and maybe. Injuries is when you learn about your depth. Bouillon and Streit, who are both having injury troubles are the sixth and seventh D on the team. No cause for panic.

By: dyed in the wool fan

dyed in the wool fan — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:59:16 +0000

Does anyone know what the deadline is for signing UFA’s? how about the trade deadline?Does anyone think the Canadiens will make another move before the deadline? With Bouillion about to have surgery ,I think we could use an extra D man. WE’re a little thin at that position, not to mention the center ice position. I hope Gainey isn’t finished wheeling and dealing.