ThatsSedinery Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Article Link: http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/mtl131124.html "According to the Ottawa Sun, the Canadiens have been trying to move winger Rene Bourque and his $3.3 million cap hit. " "The Sun claims the Chicago Blackhawks inquired about Bourque before acquiring Kris Versteeg from the Florida Panthers. " "It's unclear who Bergevin has been targeting, as he is not an individual overly willing to talk about potential moves. The Habs have been constantly linked to Winnipeg Jets left wing Evander Kane, and while there were some discussions in the past, it's unknown if those talks were revisited lately. The Habs have also been engaged in contract discussions with defensemen P.K. Subban, Andrei Markov and Raphael Diaz. " "Even with Alex Galchenyuk, Lars Eller and Brendan Gallagher performing well as the club's top line, and Max Pacioretty coming on of late, tallying five goals in his last two games, the Canadiens rank 16th in the NHL in goals-per-game, averaging 2.62. " Well it seems like Bergevin wants another forward in return for Bourque. If they increase that goals-per-game I believe they will be solid contenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Bellick^ Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Don't have what they want. Canucks aren't interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Pk Subban to Van you herd it here first Jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Booth, + ALL the tea in Sri Lanka, for Subban? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Kane Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Article Link: http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/mtl131124.html "According to the Ottawa Sun, the Canadiens have been trying to move winger Rene Bourque and his $3.3 million cap hit. " "The Sun claims the Chicago Blackhawks inquired about Bourque before acquiring Kris Versteeg from the Florida Panthers. " "It's unclear who Bergevin has been targeting, as he is not an individual overly willing to talk about potential moves. The Habs have been constantly linked to Winnipeg Jets left wing Evander Kane, and while there were some discussions in the past, it's unknown if those talks were revisited lately. The Habs have also been engaged in contract discussions with defensemen P.K. Subban, Andrei Markov and Raphael Diaz. " "Even with Alex Galchenyuk, Lars Eller and Brendan Gallagher performing well as the club's top line, and Max Pacioretty coming on of late, tallying five goals in his last two games, the Canadiens rank 16th in the NHL in goals-per-game, averaging 2.62. " Well it seems like Bergevin wants another forward in return for Bourque. If they increase that goals-per-game I believe they will be solid contenders. As a Blackhawks fan I am relieved that we got Versteeg over Bourque. There was no way I wanted Bourque back on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Ok, IF we got Subban(big deal involving Edler/Burr/etc), would he sign for slightly less(say 6.5 long-term), to play in the same org as his brother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 As a Blackhawks fan I am relieved that we got Versteeg over Bourque. There was no way I wanted Bourque back on the roster. The dude is just a step from being like Booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magikal Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I wish the Canucks to could manage 2.62 goals per game....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphoria/ Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 i could see borque for grabner, but i think montreal wants to get bigger rather than smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatsSedinery Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Ok, IF we got Subban(big deal involving Edler/Burr/etc), would he sign for slightly less(say 6.5 long-term), to play in the same org as his brother? IF we got him, and IF he signed with us I doubt he would sign for anything under 7 but who knows. Anyways wouldn't it be cool to see the two brothers playing together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 i could see borque for grabner, but i think montreal wants to get bigger rather than smaller. Not sure if you're confusing Grabner with someone else? Nicklas Jensen maybe? Or if you're suggesting Bourque to NYI? If so, NYI has no interest in Bourque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Ok, IF we got Subban(big deal involving Edler/Burr/etc), would he sign for slightly less(say 6.5 long-term), to play in the same org as his brother? What's next, his great uncle's nephew's best friend married a girl from Vancouver so he has to sign for less?? WTF is that excuse LOL why does every Canucks players has to sign a hometown discount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Bad contracts crippl What's next, his great uncle's nephew's best friend married a girl from Vancouver so he has to sign for less?? WTF is that excuse LOL why does every Canucks players has to sign a hometown discount? Bad contracts cripple an organization. When your top guys take less than market value, they're setting an example to the rest of the team that winning is the most important thing, team over individual mentality. Plus the players live in one of the most beautiful places in the world....that has to be worth something. Thousands of kids grow up dreaming about being a Canuck...not sure I can say the same about teams like Carolina. That's why they have to pay players like Semin $7.0M a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphoria/ Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Not sure if you're confusing Grabner with someone else? Nicklas Jensen maybe? Or if you're suggesting Bourque to NYI? If so, NYI has no interest in Bourque. I think nyi would, both grabner and bourque need a change of scenery. i think if they gave the chance play with tavares and vanek he could possibly turn around his career. bourque-tavares-vanek clutterbuck/nelson-neilsen-okposo would be a better top-6 than their current one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien37 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 As much as Booth has absolutely ZERO value, the Habs are in a very similar situation with Bourque. Booth only has 1 year left on his contract after this season, while Bourque still has at 3.33 million. BOTH have had major injury troubles and put up very minimal points in the games they have played since being traded to new teams. Booth + pick/prospect for Bourque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatsSedinery Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 As much as Booth has absolutely ZERO value, the Habs are in a very similar situation with Bourque. Booth only has 1 year left on his contract after this season, while Bourque still has at 3.33 million. BOTH have had major injury troubles and put up very minimal points in the games they have played since being traded to new teams. Booth + pick/prospect for Bourque. I believe Bergevin doesn't want to take a gamble on a player that might be able to help his team score, rather he would want a player that gurantees more production. As from a Canuck's prespective I would love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I wish the Canucks to could manage 2.62 goals per game....... This...and Montreals manager is out beating the bushes...while ours sits and twiddles his thumbs and we fall further and further out of the playoff race with no sign of any proven goal scorer on the horizon...I really think Gillis new this would be a write off year and no playoffs for us,,nothing has been done to show improvement in the areas we were lacking in...cant win the Stanley Cup with a 2nd line that is your first PK line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatsSedinery Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 This...and Montreals manager is out beating the bushes...while ours sits and twiddles his thumbs and we fall further and further out of the playoff race with no sign of any proven goal scorer on the horizon...I really think Gillis new this would be a write off year and no playoffs for us,,nothing has been done to show improvement in the areas we were lacking in...cant win the Stanley Cup with a 2nd line that is your first PK line. Gillis kind of pisses me off, It's getting kind of aggrevating seeing our team fall down the standings day by day, and his only response is "It's the process." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches5 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 IF we got him, and IF he signed with us I doubt he would sign for anything under 7 but who knows. Anyways wouldn't it be cool to see the two brothers playing together? His brother will likely never play in the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 His brother will likely never play in the NHL. Funny how PK was Jordan's size in his draft year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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