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Thunder · #**1561** 08-09-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ross10019

The combination of bringing in Prust and Armstrong, signing White to a 1-way, and needing to give Eller and potentially Leblanc more playing time, to me makes it obvious that Gomez needs to be buried in the minors. But despite all those "pros" in favor of such a move, I don't think it will happen, unless Gomez shows up in camp out of shape or similar events occur. Otherwise, I think they'll just play him and give him 3rd/4th line minutes and some PP time.

I don't really see why it wouldn't happen, though. Are there any "cons" to it?

I don't think other players (on the team and around the league) could really blame the team for making that decision after two consecutive just god-awful seasons.

I doubt he'd be satisfied playing on the bottom 6. Do you really want a guy who is unhappy about his situation hanging around all season?

Actually, I have a question. I would imagine he'd be pretty pissed about being sent down. And I actually wonder whether you'd want him in Hamilton with your prospects, for the same reason I don't think you'd want him in Montreal. So, would he have to be sent to Hamilton necessarily, or could he be loaned or whatever to another minor league team?

ericdaoust · #**1562** 08-09-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder

Actually, I have a question. I would imagine he'd be pretty pissed about being sent down. And I actually wonder whether you'd want him in Hamilton with your prospects, for the same reason I don't think you'd want him in Montreal. So, would he have to be sent to Hamilton necessarily, or could he be loaned or whatever to another minor league team?

Edmonton loaned Souray to a different AHL team to keep him away from the organization. It can be done, unless something changes in the rules when the new CBA is signed. I imagine the issue of buyouts and AHL demotions will be addressed.

robmyatt · #**1563** 08-09-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ericdaoust

Things are really at a standstill in Habs land these days... If there's anything I've missed please share. Heated discussions are welcome.

On the prospect front, Charles Hudon apparently had an amazing game today for Canada in the CAN vs RUS challenge. Corey Pronman, Brendan Ross (@rossyyoungblood), and Cody Nickolet (@WHLFromAbove) were all raving about the strong game he had. Created plenty of offensive chances and played a high energy game.

ericdaoust · #**1564** 08-09-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by robmyatt

On the prospect front, Charles Hudon apparently had an amazing game today for Canada in the CAN vs RUS challenge. Corey Pronman, Brendan Ross (@rossyyoungblood), and Cody Nickolet (@WHLFromAbove) were all raving about the strong game he had. Created plenty of offensive chances and played a high energy game.

From everything I've seen, the Habs really cleaned house at the draft. It's good to see, because the team is still suffering from losing a full batch of prospects after the century year.

robmyatt · #**1565** 08-09-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ericdaoust

From everything I've seen, the Habs really cleaned house at the draft. It's good to see, because the team is still suffering from losing a full batch of prospects after the century year.

Yeah it looks great. I've read several publications that raved about how well the habs did at the draft. It seems to be the consensus that the habs are by and far the winners of the 2012 draft. And with 2013 being a deep draft that habs should be able to snag a few more with their 2 2nd round picks.

On another note;
The habs will have a lot of junior players graduating and heading to the AHL this year. Tinordi, Beaulieu, Gallagher, Holland, Ellis. Could be a great year to watch the Bulldogs. Am I missing anyone else? I'd love to see Prybil come over.

I know Kristo decided to head back to school for another year. Hopefully he doesn't take the Justin Shultz route. Although that loophole could also be addressed in the current CBA negotions.

ross10019 · #**1566** 08-09-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ericdaoust

Edmonton loaned Souray to a different AHL team to keep him away from the organization. It can be done, unless something changes in the rules when the new CBA is signed. I imagine the issue of buyouts and AHL demotions will be addressed.

There could easily be a loan to a KHL, SEL, Finnish league or Swiss league team too. That happened with Huet among others.

newfcollins · #**1567** 08-09-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ross10019

There could easily be a loan to a KHL, SEL, Finnish league or Swiss league team too. That happened with Huet among others.

I think he would report if he was sent to the minors. Most of these guys are professional, and report (Souray, Redden, etc,). Plus, if he didn't report, he would risk being suspended, and not making his salary.

I'm still hoping he gets dealt. Phoenix is about $10 million under the cap. If Doan doesn't resign there, then that's a potential trade partner. The Islanders are about $7 million under. With no major free agents left except for doan, that could be the best option for these teams.

habs83 · #**1568** 08-09-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by robmyatt

Yeah it looks great. I've read several publications that raved about how well the habs did at the draft. It seems to be the consensus that the habs are by and far the winners of the 2012 draft. And with 2013 being a deep draft that habs should be able to snag a few more with their 2 2nd round picks.

Right assessment, and you'll be happy to learn that it is 3 second round picks (their own, Calgary's (Cammalleri trade) and Nashville's (Kostitsyn trade)).

ericdaoust · #**1569** 08-09-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by newfcollins

I think he would report if he was sent to the minors. Most of these guys are professional, and report (Souray, Redden, etc,). Plus, if he didn't report, he would risk being suspended, and not making his salary.

I'm still hoping he gets dealt. Phoenix is about $10 million under the cap. If Doan doesn't resign there, then that's a potential trade partner. The Islanders are about $7 million under. With no major free agents left except for doan, that could be the best option for these teams.

The salary alone is enough for Gomez to report to the AHL should he be demoted. And no I don't think Phoenix is a good destination for Gomez. I firmly believe that he has major negative trade value for being such an awful player. Just looking at the capgeek.com list of free agents, Phoenix can sign guys like Huet (backup upgrade), Rozsival or Colaiacovo (Aucoin replacement) and maybe Andrei Kostitsyn to add some scoring. That total probably exceeds Gomez's cap hit and improves their team dramatically. I prefer the Florida Panthers model of dealing with the cap floor.

habs83 · #**1570** 08-09-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ericdaoust

The salary alone is enough for Gomez to report to the AHL should he be demoted. And no I don't think Phoenix is a good destination for Gomez. I firmly believe that he has major negative trade value for being such an awful player. Just looking at the capgeek.com list of free agents, Phoenix can sign guys like Huet (backup upgrade), Rozsival or Colaiacovo (Aucoin replacement) and maybe Andrei Kostitsyn to add some scoring. That total probably exceeds Gomez's cap hit and improves their team dramatically. I prefer the Florida Panthers model of dealing with the cap floor.

Yeah, to be able to trade Gomez, we will probably have to add a blue-chip prospect in the deal, just like the Rangers did when... oups, nevermind.

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