The Current 2009-2010 Cap Thread - Page 2

Franchiseplayer11 · 07-01-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Habsy

Nice constructive post...

As much as I would like Koivu back, I think Bob burned that bridge. I would like to see a prolific winger and maybe Kovalev.

More so I want to see our defense shored up.

We need a few more dman, 1 to control the PP and 1 to replace Komisarek.

Markov/??
Gorges/Hamrlik
O'Byrne (or Weber)/??

As you mentioned in your cap review, we should have enough to fill that gap.

I'd also like to get rid of Plekanec and get a real centreman, in fact i'd like to also retain Koivu as #2 and get rid of Plekanec for any type or return. I don't think that's in he cards, who would want Pleks?!

Habspatrol · 07-01-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Franchiseplayer11

We need a few more dman, 1 to control the PP and 1 to replace Komisarek.

Markov/??
Gorges/Hamrlik
O'Byrne (or Weber)/??

As you mentioned in your cap review, we should have enough to fill that gap.

I'd also like to get rid of Plekanec and get a real centreman, in fact i'd like to also retain Koivu as #2 and get rid of Plekanec for any type or return. I don't think that's in he cards, who would want Pleks?!

Re-sign Koivu and sign a good winger or two.

Gomez
Koivu
Pleks
Lappy

It's not an amazing group of centres, but its not terrible, especially if Gomez and Pleks have rebound seasons.

wiseguy1 · 07-01-2009, 01:21 AM

Havlat and Gaborik are Euros who probably appreciate what Montreal has to offer more than North American players would. I think there is a decent chance these players would give Montreal serious consideration. Not sure about Hossa, he seems bent on playing with a contender.

Habsy · 07-01-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Franchiseplayer11

I'd also like to get rid of Plekanec and get a real centreman, in fact i'd like to also retain Koivu as #2 and get rid of Plekanec for any type or return. I don't think that's in he cards, who would want Pleks?!

But you won't get much for Pleks.

habsforever · 07-01-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Habsy

Nice constructive post...

As much as I would like Koivu back, I think Bob burned that bridge. I would like to see a prolific winger and maybe Kovalev.

More so I want to see our defense shored up.

I agree. He is going to go with Gomez and Pleks. If Koivu takes a nice paycut then maybe.
I believe we need kovy more now because of the Gomez deal. He needs someone to finish. So getting Kovy resigned and another top guy would be great.
If Gainey fails at landing a top forward then I say we bring back Tanguay, Kovalev and add a couple dman and wait for a scoring winger via trade. I can't see Gainey spending like crazy tomorrow.

PriceIsRight · 07-01-2009, 01:44 AM

Getting Gomez was useless. We took a huge cap for a guy who had a shit season and even gave them one of our better defensive prospects or did we give them 2 of our better defensive prospects(Valentenko who may never come over)??? It is nuts that this guy is now the highest paid hab in habs history. And still no size up the middle. Koivu would be a good signing eventhough it doesn't address our need for size at centre, but it's better than Pleks.

Habsy · 07-01-2009, 01:31 PM

Updated to reflect the Kovalev signing

XPOFAN · 07-01-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Habsy

Updated to reflect the Kovalev signing

A little quick on the trigger.

Habsy · 07-01-2009, 01:57 PM

Yeah, I trusted the people posting it was done.

Not changing it until it is confirmed.

Habsy · 07-01-2009, 05:01 PM

Updated to include Spacek and remove Kovalev.

GrandWazoo · 07-01-2009, 05:06 PM

16M$ to sign 3 more players, that should be enough.

GrandWazoo · 07-01-2009, 05:14 PM

Looks like we're set on defense.

13.5M$ left for two more forwards if we don't move anyone.

Habspatrol · 07-01-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandWazoo

Looks like we're set on defense.

13.5M$ left for two more forwards if we don't move anyone.

That could be Gaborik and Havlat.... not likely to happen but there is enough money to do it.

Habsy · 07-01-2009, 05:18 PM

Updated to add Gill.

Little over $14M left.

GrandWazoo · 07-01-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Habspatrol

That could be Gaborik and Havlat.... not likely to happen but there is enough money to do it.

There is definitely enough to get at least one of them, even if it means playing 8M$ to one of them.

Isaac25 · 07-01-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandWazoo

There is definitely enough to get at least one of them, even if it means playing 8M$ to one of them.

we might have to and I'd be OK with that...

Habsy · 07-01-2009, 05:33 PM

Teams are running out of the serious cash. I think that is what Gainey is counting on.

XPOFAN · 07-01-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Habsy

Updated to include Spacek and remove Kovalev.

Bless your soul.

GrandWazoo · 07-01-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Habsy

Teams are running out of the serious cash. I think that is what Gainey is counting on.

LA is still the big player. They can outbid anyone.

GrandWazoo · 07-01-2009, 06:10 PM

About 8M$ left. We still have room for one big forward.

Or a good forward + a top 4 defense.