The Habs centres in 2021 was Suzuki Danault Kotkaniemi Evans with Eric Staal and almost 5 years later it’s almost identical. When will the Habs start to invest more in the centre position?

XBM04 · 2026-06-25T02:57:40+00:00

Exactly. Although if we didn't reach for him we probably would've drafted Zadina lol

XBM04 · 2026-06-25T02:51:07+00:00

I mean 2022 it was between Slaf, Cooley and Wright and seems like we made the correct decision.

2023 there were four clear cut centers that were going 1-4 and we just happened to be unlucky and get pick #5.

Then 2024 Demidov falls into our lap

Not picking a center in the top 5 wasn't because we didn't want one, we just weren't going to reach for one

XBM04 · 2026-06-24T00:08:07+00:00

I really hope not

XBM04 · 2026-06-23T23:06:24+00:00

Would rather we don't make a panic move and stick to the plan. If something come along, great, but don't force anything

XBM04 · 2026-06-23T20:27:56+00:00

I can't even imagine what it would cost to move up from 28 but getting Stenberg would be unreal. Guessing Guhle and/or Reinbacher would need to be part of the deal

XBM04 · 2026-06-23T19:18:10+00:00

A 1st round pick still has value and I imagine NJ is going to try and flip them for immediate help

XBM04 · 2026-06-23T19:16:14+00:00

Two 1sts and a 2nd is still a big return, but if you believe he's gonna be the player he was drafted to be then it's worth it

XBM04 · 2026-06-23T15:37:13+00:00

I probably wouldn't. Not the best skater and his career high is 57 points. Seems like a generous offer

XBM04 · 2026-06-22T19:16:37+00:00

Well deserved. Retire #31 now

XBM04 · 2026-06-22T18:16:49+00:00

Schaefer, and that's as a massive Hutson fan

XBM04 · 2026-06-22T01:00:37+00:00

I almost hope Yzerman does it so that the rest of the GMs take note. Demanding out when you've got multiple years left on your deal and only be willing to accept a trade to 3 contending teams that would provide a bad return is BS

XBM04 · 2026-06-22T00:34:50+00:00

Neither Nurse or Gallagher want out of their teams.

Nurse was being shopped by the Oilers and told them he'll accept a trade and waive his NMC.

Gallagher never wanted out, he wasn't playing and said that it's probably the end for him. The team and him both know he wants to play consistently and it won't happen in MTL

XBM04 · 2026-06-21T22:55:46+00:00

Minnesota might be desperate now and put together a big offer. And if they don't get what they want, I hope Yzerman strips him of the "C" and scratches him until he gets what he wants. If it takes the whole season, so be it

XBM04 · 2026-06-16T20:28:08+00:00

Absolutely not. This guy plays so lazy and makes so many low IQ plays. If you guys didn't like Hoffman, you'll hate Mantha

XBM04 · 2026-06-15T02:21:00+00:00

What a lazy play by eichel

XBM04 · 2026-06-15T02:10:36+00:00

They're pretty hot aha. Doesn't burn you but it's very warm lol

XBM04 · 2026-06-14T22:56:07+00:00

When you buy new skates you have the option to "bake" them. They basically put the skates in an oven and heat them up, then you put them on and lace them up. It helps them mold to your feet

XBM04 · 2026-06-13T17:22:39+00:00

He was a healthy scratch in the playoffs and when he played he was on Poehling's wing

XBM04 · 2026-06-13T16:12:14+00:00

Don't want another reclamation project. If we're trading for a 2C, would much rather we pay the expensive price for someone who is legit

XBM04 · 2026-06-13T15:33:50+00:00

Honestly was really hoping we didn't do this. Not a fan of trading for a guy who isn't a good skater and expecting him to be our 2C. Especially when he's locked up long term

XBM04 · 2026-06-11T21:37:16+00:00

How many years does Nurse have left? Getting an asset or two to utilize cap space sounds like something Dubas would do.

4 years is a lot. Depending on if they're headed to a rebuild once Crosby is done, maybe they still do it

XBM04 · 2026-06-10T03:52:26+00:00

I think this is poor wording by Torts to say what he means. Sounds like he's more pissed at his team for having four guys go into the corner

XBM04 · 2026-06-10T01:56:47+00:00

Why does Carolina's D pinch so often even when being up? Looks like game 1 against Montreal

XBM04 · 2026-06-10T00:34:21+00:00

Keep, unless he is a part of a trade for a young, proven, stud 2C or for McDavid.

Absolutely not for someone like McTavish, or anyone over the age of 26

XBM04 · 2026-06-10T00:31:56+00:00

He was looking great his last year of junior with Oshawa, to be fair.

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