You win with a core that is drafted and developed and that takes time
Hugo can tinker with the other puzzle pieces at some point
Habs Season Thread: 2024-25 Regular Season
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You win with a core that is drafted and developed and that takes time
Hugo can tinker with the other puzzle pieces at some point
Habsy
Not playing around anymore.
You have no idea what you win with so just stop. 7 drafted players in the lineup so far.
GrandWazoo
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I don't see us tanking in 2 years, but we're not going to be challenging yet either, but it's part of the process. Teams don't go from last overall to Cup challenger in one year.
Nice idea if you have a semi established framework to work with
If you are moving some draft/prospect capital for 22-24 year olds under control , thats fine
I dont see Hugo touching established UFA`s until team is ready to start competing
Why bother when all your doing is overpaying vets and the Habs are not a destination for the very few valuable players that might be available
Habs are one of the worst teams in the league , turnaround will take time.
Habsy
Not playing around anymore.
Good read
theathletic.com
Canadiens trade for Monahan strengthened infrastructure for growth
Kent Hughes acquired two more assets in the Sean Monahan trade, and they could both wind up building the Canadiens' future.
theathletic.com
yup , top 5 is a must
Given our D and G I think that’s a near lock to occur.
GrandWazoo
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We’ll have competition with Chicago and Phoenix at the bottom but I don’t see any other teams deliberately tanking.
Those two teams are a whole different level bad than us. Our forward group is at least decent.
The usual suspects have improved ....Buffalo, Ottawa , Detroit
MON4NHLTOR4MLB
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A top 5 pick this year, coupled with more assets in trades and tons of cap space all of a sudden starting to open up and we’ve got something cooking
Habsy
Not playing around anymore.
Yeah I just don't see them finishing lower than third last barring excessive injuries. This team is going to score some goals, let in more.
Chicago and AZ are deliberately bad.
Habsy
Not playing around anymore.
I would like to start acquiring young NHL ready talent than picks though.
Yup , more Dach types with upside who need a change
Habsy
Not playing around anymore.
All picks have to be yours
Even if we don't end up with a top 3 pick. If we get a top 5 and another mid 1st, that will be good as well. But, if we want this to be a short tank, we need to swing for the fences if this is our last 'tanking' year. Even unloading Anderson for a prospect and then seeing if Monahan can get a second at the deadline.