“Risk” inherently involves “luck” otherwise it wouldn’t be “risky”
Based on publicly available info - huge kudos to Eric Crawford & potentially Billy Ryan in pushing hard for Hutson & Fowler AND HuGo for hiring a coach who’s ideal for young players development
IMO Crosby hands down brings more to what this Habs team “needs”:
- a high end C who will instantly command respect & be able to teach tricks of the trade only a veteran can
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- ideal contract term for Habs growing team to take next step in their development (develop play consistency +...
Fans may not like it, but HuGo need to hang on to their assets (picks & prospects) while patiently waiting to pounce on a trade opportunity to present itself.
Also need to stay focused on trying to find one gem each draft.. it’s an almost impossible ask but it is what it is….
Huberdeau had a career UFA season got a contract he never was going to be able to live up to, especially without a Barkov as his C - he isn’t, never was, and never will be a 115pts player but got paid as one.