-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
NHL Off-Season 2014 |OT| - O stands for Overhaul
- Thread starter yyzjohn
- Start date
BigJonsson
Member
If he only signs one year, I doubt he makes it that far. They'll want to move him as soon as they can with this contract.
I would have bet some serious amount of cash it never would have come this far. I have no fucking clue what Bergevin is thinking. He still has time to salvage this though.
He can't walk... Only teams can iirc
Too bad we have no mullah, because Dat Norrisson and Subbutt pairing would look splooge worthy
I don't mean right now, if the arbiter ends up working something out and PK leaves after. Won't be as bad but it'll still be really bad for the Habs' future.
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
As I said. Subban is still an RFA after this one year contract.
He will be resigned long term next year for big money
All part of the process
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Arizona: LOL! They actually have the money?
Peg: They possibly could, but their GM is an idiot and does virtually nothing
Isles: Internal cap/cheap owner?
Too bad we have no mullah, because Dat Norrisson and Subbutt pairing would look splooge worthy
Sens: Internal caps be a bitch!
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!
GG, Habs! Never knew a team with that much cap space and owners with tons of money to cheap out on a Norris winner.
At least we'll always have this :'(
And to think, I was at that game :_(
bonesmccoy
Banned
How would Habs fans react if Subban was traded for the 1st or 2nd overall 2015 pick?
Nah. Subban's done here. Habs have shown they don't believe in him, he'll go dominate somewhere where management actually appreciates him.
For McDavid? Maybe, but any other year I'd want 3+ marquee pieces. The only other D I hold at Subban's level right now is Doughty.
McDavid would be a great consolation prize fo sho'
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Buffalo isn't likely giving up on a chance to get McDavid and possibly Eichel if the Isles really mess up.
A Serious Man
Member
If you want Subban long term, you sign him now before the cap (and the asking price for a #1 D) rises again. The only two reasons you don't do that are if you either don't want Subban long term or you're a fucking moron.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
All according to keikaku....
Erdrick
Member
I remember ages ago, when Bob Essensa went to arbitration with the old Jets. I forget which side was favoured but honestly, no one won. He was never the same after that. We eventually traded him and the terrible Sergei Bautin to the Wings for an equally shell-shocked Tim Chevaldae (Who was actually getting death threats in Detroit at the time, due to his poor play) and Dallas Drake. Then Essensa played absolutely horrible for them in the playoffs that year and the Sharks destroyed them. At least he doesn't begrudge us fans, as he had nothing but nice words for our city when I spoke with him last fall.
Arbitrations have a good way of ruining relationships between parties since a lot of it is telling one party how little they think they are worth. I've been to enough in my life to have seen the heated arguments.
Not looking good for Habs fans this day... Is why I was so glad none of the Jets have gone that route. Hope things can be repaired and he sticks with the Habs. I really can't imagine him anywhere else.
Arbitrations have a good way of ruining relationships between parties since a lot of it is telling one party how little they think they are worth. I've been to enough in my life to have seen the heated arguments.
Not looking good for Habs fans this day... Is why I was so glad none of the Jets have gone that route. Hope things can be repaired and he sticks with the Habs. I really can't imagine him anywhere else.
Coldnoodle
Member
Jesus fuck.
I would agree with you, except for we still haven't heard the numbers. I'm 90% sure your case is right, but if it comes out that Subban was really asking for $10 M for 8 years or something stupid like that, then it changes the perspective of this. I expect the numbers to leak if he was asking for a ridiculous number, Bergevin will need any support he can get after this clusterfuck.
KingHenrik30
Member
Red
Solo
Schuey
Pierre
Assorted others
Dat Vlasic-Subban pairing tho
Not sure that would work with DW's passive-agressive rebuild
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
That's a ridiculous quote. That's the sort of amount someone would provide if they don't want to play for that city/team anymore.
On the other hand, 1 year around 5 mil after getting him for 2 years at around 2.5 is also a joke.
Coldnoodle
Member
You tell the 29 teams that Subban is available and you're going to get value back.
You never get the value back with players of these caliber, especially if teams know he wants out, or will just leave in another year.
People on twitter seem to think the arbitrator will give him more than Weber, maybe I'll be wrong and they will give him $8 M.
Erdrick
Member
Not sold on the idiot part but you're spot on with "doing nothing" assessment. When your best trade has been getting rid of Johnny Oduya like 3 years ago, it's pretty sad. I know Red Wings fans say they've had a lousy offseason, but I'd seriously contest that with our own. One signing for a new player, losing a very capable backup goalie and a bunch of one year contracts do not inspire confidence. We're essentially the same team, but likely worse. Since I think every other team in our division has improved...
Course, I could be wrong and maybe our GM will somehow get Subban and Budaj or Tokarski for like... a draft pick and Pavelec tomorrow. That'd be insanely stupid on Montreal's part of course...
bonesmccoy
Banned
I blame Meehan.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
I have a feeling he won't get that much. But if he did...wow...GG...good way to burn your bridges there.
You guys were much better off with Dudley.
Bergie is cheap, but not stupid. Why would ANYONE want Pavelec?????
KingHenrik30
Member
Trade this summer and the Habs will get a boatload. Wait a summer and they'll still get a good deal but you'll have less teams interested.
SuperSonic1305
Member
Dark eh? I see how it is.