tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post7642178970210816497..comments2023-11-03T09:15:38.743-04:00Comments on The Daily Hab-it: A tale of three free agentsArpon Basuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11896844844557916169noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-73743509490355114582009-12-22T17:05:27.568-05:002009-12-22T17:05:27.568-05:00I think they have to eliminate the bogus three or ...I think they have to eliminate the bogus three or four years of low money at the end of the contract to lower the cap hit and also lower the maximum amount paid per single player - right now I think it's 20% of the team cap, lower it to $8 million per year or so.<br /><br />Also, they should make it easier for a team to buyout a contract, maybe by having contracts with a larger signing bonus up front and then a smaller cap hit if the team dumps the player.john deerenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-62240506061423057102009-12-22T16:34:39.634-05:002009-12-22T16:34:39.634-05:00How aboput getting rid of Gainey and Martin. What ...How aboput getting rid of Gainey and Martin. What has Gainey done since taking the manager's position except let talented players go with little or nothing in return? He has taken the team absolutely nowhere in over five years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-60414080568439874802009-12-22T16:23:45.633-05:002009-12-22T16:23:45.633-05:00I would still trade Halak to Philly as part of a p...I would still trade Halak to Philly as part of a package for Jeff Carter, A Big Right Handed Centre who can score. The better Halak plays the more the habs can get for him.<br /><br />As for MA Bergeron, It's funny how people talk about when he scores but when he's on the ice for a few goals against, nobody keeps track. I rather have someone who can play both defence and offense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-49107188230028641752009-12-22T14:46:10.464-05:002009-12-22T14:46:10.464-05:00time to get rid of martin and laroque thats the ch...time to get rid of martin and laroque thats the christmas gift i want.leafsblownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-17292927520735977852009-12-22T14:19:52.528-05:002009-12-22T14:19:52.528-05:00The owners are going to push to eliminate guarante...The owners are going to push to eliminate guaranteed contracts, but as a compromise will accept a simple limit on contract length, like four years or something like that. That's how I see it playing out because both sides know they can't survive another work stoppage. And really, if a player is expected to play out his contract (except, of course, if you play for the Senators), shouldn't the teams hold up their end of the bargain?Arpon Basuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11896844844557916169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-23985644243715194292009-12-22T13:53:55.544-05:002009-12-22T13:53:55.544-05:00PMK, you're absolutely right about that, thoug...PMK, you're absolutely right about that, though it will likely be a lockout again. I imagine that will be the sticking point in the next CBA talks. <br /><br />The only way I can see it happening without a long dispute is if the owners put an extra chunk of revenue on the table as compensation. You'd think the union would be okay with that because, though it's not necessarily better for certain individual players, it would be better for the collective.<br /><br />One thing is 100% certain: Gomez would vote against it!Sliver24https://www.blogger.com/profile/18265463707412654815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-58347261083108994292009-12-22T12:09:10.723-05:002009-12-22T12:09:10.723-05:00"Martin loves saying games are often decided ..."Martin loves saying games are often decided by goaltending and special teams." <br /><br />Hmmm... could be why Martin's teams have never done much come the post season.<br /><br />I would not trade Halak - at least not until price is signed longterm. Why not just play them both? platton them and keep both their numbers down for contract talks.<br /><br />I agree with you Sliver - but I can't see guaranteed contracts going anywhere without another strike.pmknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-36072036541592476102009-12-22T12:03:11.463-05:002009-12-22T12:03:11.463-05:00The lesson I take from your first observation is t...The lesson I take from your first observation is that the NHL needs to get rid of guaranteed contracts.<br /><br />A long-term, guaranteed contract seems to kill the hunger for lots of players.Sliver24https://www.blogger.com/profile/18265463707412654815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-91125120182054523522009-12-22T07:18:36.406-05:002009-12-22T07:18:36.406-05:00i was thinking about our special teams as i watche...i was thinking about our special teams as i watched the game last night and your point reinforces it for me: our special teams shine a light on just how terrible a 5 on 5 team we are....without our PP and PK, we would be at the bottom of the standings. don't know how to fix it but we need to work on our faceoffs so we have the puck more often and we need to figure out some kind of forecheck...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703672817425686916.post-29796001653381487262009-12-22T01:54:41.840-05:002009-12-22T01:54:41.840-05:00Trading Halak is going to make it very tough to ma...Trading Halak is going to make it very tough to make the playoffs. <br /><br />Watched the Oilers/Blues game tonight and Edmonton had a rookie goalie in net and he let in 7 goals. Watched Pittsburg/Philly a couple nights ago, Philadelphia had a rookie goalie and he didn't have a chance against the Malkin line. <br /><br />Merry Xmas to all the Canadiens Fans out there (and even Maple Leaf fans) and best of the season.john deerenoreply@blogger.com