Comments on: Gainey Makes Offer To Souray

By: CaptainAvery

CaptainAvery — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:01:25 +0000

He says it everytime Montreal beats Boston, hes a little cry baby on a shit ass team.

By: MtlHabs09

MtlHabs09 — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:50:49 +0000

Just wanted to point out that Bergeron is from Quebec City…He hates Montreal and he would never ever want to play here, he said it himself. But more importantly, Bob screwed himself over in that he set such a high bar for Markov's salary, and I think that Souray will ask for an equal if not larger amount of money.

By: DoubleDown

DoubleDown — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:50:41 +0000

ok, so you're just going to add an extra $4 million cap hit in 08-09 to get rid of samsonov? you're better off buying him out, it will be cheaper. aucoin has nothing left. he played HUGE, gritty minutes before th lockout and it's caught up with him. he's made his reputation on ONE good offensive year in Vancouver, and that's it.

By: my_sphincter

my_sphincter — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:28:01 +0000

I guess you never know what will happen in the NHL. Hell Thornton WAS the B's future!

By: Roadrunner12

Roadrunner12 — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:47:45 +0000

I know Aucoin is in Chicago, and there has been rumors linking Montreal to him. Lets face it, Aucoin in probably overpriced and injury prone but you are in essence trading a dud for a dud. No one is going to give up anything for Samsonov. Teams could have claimed him of waivers for nothing. And Koivu wouldn't be traded until Briere was signed. Personally I don't think Briere is that much of an upgrade over Koivu. As a matter of fact I think Koivu is a better leader. Briere is younger. Looking at the list of free agents available I think Montreal is better off trying to improve through a trade. Don't spend for the sake of spending.

By: Sedin23

Sedin23 — Thu, 31 May 2007 22:30:00 +0000

First of all Aucoin has been playing for Chigaco and not New York for a long time now. Second, just because you trade Koivu it doesn't mean you'll sign Briere. EVERYONE HAS TO REALIZE THIS!!! Dave Nonnis said it the best. They can trade anyone on the team, but it doesn't mean they'll be able to find a replacement for him on July 1st or later.

By: Roadrunner12

Roadrunner12 — Thu, 31 May 2007 19:46:14 +0000

Souray brings offense to the table but look at his plus/minus. It's amazing that he has an all-star (offensively) year when he is elligible for free agency. I wouldn't break the bank to resign him. Move Samsonov to NYI for Aucoin, he has a big shot and will provide some offense. I believe Aucoin gets around 4 million plus you have gotten ridden of a cancer along with his salary. Now you have some money to go after someone that can provide some offense. That will not be Bergeron. When is the last time Montreal pulled off a trade with Boston? They could go after Briere but would have to move Koivu. They won't win with two smurf in the middle. I just hope that if they are unable to sign an impact free agent they don't get desperate and sign another Samsonov. They have some good young talent and when the time is right should be able to make a trade. They are heading in the right direction, let's hope they keep it that way.

By: BLUE_AND_WHITE

BLUE_AND_WHITE — Thu, 31 May 2007 16:46:48 +0000

i've heard its 4.5 mil, and souray is still a few away from making a decision

By: Hoondog2

Hoondog2 — Thu, 31 May 2007 15:52:58 +0000

This offer would be equivalent to a slap in the face to Souray. I don't believe he is worth whatever he gets, but for all his deficiencies, he was Montreal's, enforcer, powerplay guy, team player, and dressing room equalizer, and he will be missed.

By: beefjerky

beefjerky — Thu, 31 May 2007 15:36:13 +0000

I personally think souray is worth around 4, which is pretty much what Gainey offered. Souray probably won't accept this (especially after the 5.75 to markov thing) so unless montreal is willing to go up to 5.5-6 he'll be walking. D-men are getting ridiculous contracts these days (chara, mccabe, kubina and now markov although all good...are making a tad too much) so i would expect souray being one of relatively few Dmen available this summer to get a mccabe-like salary despite being inferior defensively to mccabe (and thats saying something)

As far as Patrice Bergeron is concerned...i don't really see that happening as much as Habs fans would love that to happen. Habs do have some solid prospects (and a helluvalotta depth in goal) so they could trade halak or price for a good young player, especially seeing as their stock is incredibly high after halak's end of the season performance and price's world junior/hamilton stint.