Les Habitants Prospects Thread
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worm
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Still think there was a place for him here but glad he is doing well in the SHL. Gonna need these types so we don't have to be overpay for Evans, etc
GrandWazoo
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He is
GrandWazoo
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That’s a bit rich for me. My biggest issue is that he’s probably getting pushed out the team by year 3 of his contract. Lots of things can happen but we’re likely looking at Suzuki, Dach, Hage, Beck and even Kapanen by then at center. 5x4 will make him difficult to trade.
Habsy
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Well let's have a logical look at that for a minute;
Suzuki no brainer
Dach? Still hasn't shown anywhere near the consistency he needs to in order to be relied upon.
Hage? 3-5 years out until he's consistent in NHL terms. Likely 5.
Beck? 3 minimum.
Kapanen? Same.
So what are you going to do for the next three years? In tight games you can rely on Evans and guys like Armia. Dach is still unreliable.
No coach/GM is going to go into a season with expectations of winning with two rookie centers. So the second you dump Evans you're trying to replace him.
If there is no expectation of winning I would understand but I don't think that's the case here. They would only go out and sign another center. Now if they acquired a decent guy via trade then I would understand.
Remember also that Evans and Armia are our top pkers and account for 6 of our 7 shg. That's not a small issue. For an extra $500k on a rising cap with most our talent signed already? I go to 4m. I wouldn't go higher though, nor longer than 5 years, preferably 4.
GrandWazoo
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I'd like to keep Evans for the transition, I think we can use him well for the next 3 years exactly for the reasons you said, and like I said in year 3 is when he's potentially starting to get phased out. I'm fine with a 4 years x 3.5M. I just think 5 years at 4M is a bit long, and at that price I might be tempted to look at other options with a shorter contract. I can live with 4x4 if push comes to shove, the 5th year bothers me.
A logical look is get more talent and skill then tinker with the supporting cast
There will be plenty of teams looking to dump salary , thats how we got the emu .
Your looking at a career year and handing him 5 fucken years no way .
He is relevant when he is at best your 12th most important player on a solid team , he might be our 6th best player this year and thats terrible.
Whats an extra 500k-1 mil or year or 2 extra , thats how how Nero fucked it all up .
Fix the core , its easy to add depth at the deadline or UFA on the cheap .
Evans and Armia are not moving any needle until the big boys plus Demigod etc..... are for real
Team is still on second base of the rebuild , stay the course .
GrandWazoo
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No options? I'd be interested in Yanni Gourde for sure.
Habsy
Not playing around anymore.
Salary going up significantly, there will be less dumps
No I'm looking at him as what he is and not based on recency
This is dumb analysis that you're basing on ceilings. Our top six is overrated.
Dumb
No it isn't. Go take a look.
Except the Habs wouldn't be pushing Sal's dream without those two.
I'd sell. In fact I was the first to say Evans played himself into a second rounder. What I'm saying is I could see that happening if they miraculously stay in the mix and are 4 points out. They won't firesale. They won't move Matheson, they will look into resigning Evans unless the cost is too prohibitive.
Live in the real world and stop with your narratives that are impervious to facts.
Habsy
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At 33? Five years older?
Habsy
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I said max. I wouldn't want to either but I could see it happening.
He'll get at least 3.5.
He isnt getting a 5 year deal ...lucky to get 2
GrandWazoo
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Yeah, perfect for a 2 years deal. We just need someone for the transition, and he's a good vet and still a good player.