@MitchyGallo@TSN690 If he had a good track record yes, but he's been a constant disappointment and still doesnt get it. Made sense to hold out hope when the team wasnt as deep but at this point they have better options.
@RachelKryshak Bergevin also tried to sign Chara a few years ago. At a certain point you move past the hatred if they're coming in and joining the good side.
@mndamico At that price and on a 2 year deal i think Mantha is a no-brainer. He's not blocking Hage or Zharovsky this year...if you want to make room in year 2 can always move Mantha or move on from Dach, Texier, etc.
@RiseFromTheAshZ No reason why he wont get a similar deal to what Jeannot got in Boston. Even at that price i think it makes sense for Montreal. Got to overpay a bit to get these guys for "free".
@EricMacramalla Internally Iโd give Dach a look there when he returns. But would love to see a UFA add there this summer preferably someone with some size/sandpaper that can play with skill.
@fnveenie Retain half his salary and ship him to Van in the off-season? Buy-out candidate? Either way i think this should probably be his last year in Montreal. Habs can easily add size/speed internally or via UFA with that roster spot.
@pierrehanna66@mndamico It just gives the coaching staff more options. Either scenario Dach likely ends up as 2C or 3C. At least in this case Dach kind of has to earn the role. As it stands right now he's being handed the 2C spot after yet another significant injury and borderline disastrous season.