Pierre-Luc Dubois Thread

[Habsy]

Apart from his meltdown year, he’s been fairly consistent ~0.75 ppg player.

2G and 2A in 5 playoff games this year, though with a shit +/-.

Definitely not 9M. Not 8M either, but in the 7s seems to be in the ballpark.

Cap is going up a lot. It's in line with him if he's perennial 70-80 point guy

 

[Habsy]

My desire for Dubois is more that for once I want a top player to want to come to us. We can keep our own but other players don't.

This is your ego having a tantrum in your brain

 

[CH1]

Apart from his meltdown year, he’s been fairly consistent ~0.75 ppg player.

2G and 2A in 5 playoff games this year, though with a shit +/-.

Definitely not 9M. Not 8M either, but in the 7s seems to be in the ballpark.

Yep, I need the headcase risk priced in.

 

[WeHaveMoreCupsThanYou]

Yep, I need the headcase risk priced in.

How does not seeing eye to eye with Tortorella make anyone a headcase? The headcases are the ones who think that Torts is actually a good coach.

 

[lecoqsportif]

This is your ego having a tantrum in your brain

I’m fucken stealing that.

 

[Habsy]

I’m fucken stealing that.

I meditate too much but man I'm digging it

 

[lecoqsportif]

Yep, I need the headcase risk priced in.

There’s definitely a Delicate Genius issue here. But is that any different from players who only want to be in NYC or warm weather teams with no media coverage?

There was obviously a problem in Columbus, but one could argue the team is equally to blame. And despite Brisson’s skullduggery in the media, the PLD-Jets relationship seems to be rather professional, if coolish.

 

[CH1]

There’s definitely a Delicate Genius issue here. But is that any different from players who only want to be in NYC or warm weather teams with no media coverage?

There was obviously a problem in Columbus, but one could argue the team is equally to blame. And despite Brisson’s skullduggery in the media, the PLD-Jets relationship seems to be rather professional, if coolish.

A few things: players are malcontents but the ultimate pros usually keep things quiet, and they're all in when the puck drops. Dubois' numbers have stagnated and he disappears for long stretches of time while he ruminates about all the fancy restaurants outside of Winnipeg.

Maybe Torts bears some responsibility but our very own Martin St Louis says he's great to play for and one shouldn't conflate how he handles the media and how he treats his players

 

[CH1]

Having said all that, I hope we sign him at a slight and rare (for us) hometown discount

 

[Krustchev]

My desire for Dubois is more that for once I want a top player to want to come to us. We can keep our own but other players don't.

PLD is not "a top player." He's above average. That's it.

 

[CH1]

PLD is not "a top player." He's above average. That's it.

I like him but you won't win squat if he's your best player

 

[Krustchev]

I like him but you won't win squat if he's your best player

Very nice complementary piece. That's about it.

 

[Habsy]

I like him but you won't win squat if he's your best player

Clearly

 

[GrandWazoo]

Cap is going up a lot. It's in line with him if he's perennial 70-80 point guy

Until it officially goes up, I don't count on it.

 

[GrandWazoo]

A few things: players are malcontents but the ultimate pros usually keep things quiet, and they're all in when the puck drops. Dubois' numbers have stagnated and he disappears for long stretches of time while he ruminates about all the fancy restaurants outside of Winnipeg.

Maybe Torts bears some responsibility but our very own Martin St Louis says he's great to play for and one shouldn't conflate how he handles the media and how he treats his players

PLD actually never said a bad word about Torts and always claimed that his desire to leave Columbus had nothing to do with him. Things went sideways when he made it clear he wanted to leave.

 

[Habsy]

Until it officially goes up, I don't count on it.

It's going up. Was supposed to this year but there's still escrow to pay off.

Projected 92m but could gust towards 100m. Owners have been hording.

Report: NHL Salary Cap Projected To Make $4 Million Jump For 2024-25 Season

Timing is everything. Some players will be helped while others will be hindered by the NHL's reported salary-cap projections over the next few years.

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[WeHaveMoreCupsThanYou]

PLD is not "a top player." He's above average. That's it.

He's a top 6 forward on most any team and there's a price point for that kind of player. He won't be our best player, and he can't be and shouldn't be, unless our goal is to finish 8th every year and be eliminated in the second round.

 

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

PLD is not "a top player." He's above average. That's it.

depends on definition of top player, he isn't Piggy or Mitchie but he would be top 3/4 on our team and not like we have anyone in the system who fits the definition of "top player"

 

[legoalie]

What I want to see is him accepting a million less to play in Montreal. Then I'll believe him.

he can recover 1 million in endorsements.. the city will eat him up, perfect deflection for Nick...

 

[Alan C]

A few things: players are malcontents but the ultimate pros usually keep things quiet, and they're all in when the puck drops. Dubois' numbers have stagnated and he disappears for long stretches of time while he ruminates about all the fancy restaurants outside of Winnipeg.

Maybe Torts bears some responsibility but our very own Martin St Louis says he's great to play for and one shouldn't conflate how he handles the media and how he treats his players

He is known for treating more than just the media like shit.