Things are picking up RAPIDLY in Montreal...

[@donovangransbery2415]

I’m a rather new Habs fan only about 3-4 seasons since I’ve started watching hockey but I love savard. He is such a good role model and help the goalies a ton. That being said, if we can get a first for him I would say pull the trigger.

[@markorr999]

Laine, Dach, Gally. The way Gally is cooking that could be a very hard line to play against. Newhook was supposed to be our 3rd line C originally if I am not mistaken. Savard is certainly worth a late first which is what a contender is giving up. I also agree with Jesse that I'd rather see Matheson go. Great show! GO HABS GO!

[@austyn307]

I would be sad to see Savard go, such a great defensive role model for the young guys and he seems like a good guy. But I cant deny that he does not fit our timeline nearly as well as a 1st round pick or prospect. We also have some decent defensive prospects who can step up and help fill the gap (Mailloux and Reinbacher comes to mind), so I think we make the move for the right return. Thank you for your service David o7

[@CanadianBiPolarBear]

How many draft picks do we need really? Forget these 1st rnd picks unless we are packaging them for something bigger..... what does anahiem want for leo carlsson is what we should be asking cus in 3 years he is going to be dominant...i said it about necas in carolina 3yrs ago an no one listened

[@HabsTypeBeat]

Rebuilding teams don’t trade young top 5 picks

[@CanadianBiPolarBear]

@HabsTypeBeat if the price is right they will ...like i said what is anahiems price for leo carlsson

[@fozbo4100]

Habs under 24 depth is crazy. To think that they also have Dach, Newhook, Heineman, Beck, Kapanen, Mesar, Barron, Strubble, Xhekaj, Engstrom, Konyushkov and Dobes, all under 24.. They fully deserve that #1 spot.

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

Struble

[@TaigaShaman]

Fowler as well 😊

[@JamesMcDougal-v5b]

@@TaigaShaman Fowler is why they will win Cups.

[@tonylloy327]

Newhook and Dach have less than 2 months before they no longer fit under that 'under 24' category. They"d better start proving themselves soon. It hasn't been good by any measure so far.

[@JamesMcDougal-v5b]

@@tonylloy327 Both are solid hockey players, and we should wait for Laine before we criticize them.

[@supergoujon4776]

Montgomery would be an excellent add. Leave Savard be until closer to the trade deadline unless there is a deal they cannot refuse before then. Thanks guys.

[@tyler764]

Can’t wait for laine

[@Andrew-oi1qp]

Laine is a top line player

[@NoMoeMistaNiceGuy]

READ A BOOK

[@GuillaumeRouleau]

Did you put Laine at 2x the speed there? I've never seen him using his speed thus far.

[@tonylloy327]

Just a thought from a long-time member here who follows hockey even beyond just our Habs. As Habs fans we're often given credit around the league for being "the most educated fans in hockey". Might be fun if you guys did a segment...or maybe eve n live chat... on things happening in the NHL *outside* of Montreal. OMG there's *SO* much to talk about!! And many of the developments around the league this year have major repercussions for how our 'rebuilding" team might be positioned moving into what is hopefully our "contending window". Could be a lot of fun to share thoughts on the larger situation across the NHL...????

[@milkcollins4764]

Rebuilding the organization from within is going to take 3-8 years like Geoff M. said. Building for long term success doesn't happen overnight unless 2-3 of the players you draft or trade for turn into true star players. So much needs to change in the organization over the next 4 years in order for montreal to really be an "on ice" success. It starts behind the scenes.

[@ralphruhs7894]

Why do we keep thinking trade for Savard or Mathewson? What is wrong with them? They are good defencenen. Unless we’re gonna get someone like a Weber I say keep them. Those two are not the problem for weak stats: The problem is the whole team is not responsible defensively. Marty clearly diagnosed that and is fixing it. The last three games are proof of that Those external sources that bring up stats and are making claims that Montreal needs to do something can keep on believing that. What they don’t see will come back to haunt them. We are sleeping giants right now: stop messing with buying into every trade rumour as though that’s going to fix us. Right now, The team is young. Our veterans are experienced and important for the young incredibly talented players. If we trade either Matheson or Savard, it better be and obvious no-brainer for us And I don’t think a first round pick is enough unless it’s a top 10 pick. Now that would be a highway robbery, of course, but I wouldn’t budge otherwise in this case.

[@randylavoy6196]

They are too old to be with this young team when they will be competing for a CUP run ...

[@convec1320]

If Jim Montgomery is still available by the off season (which he won't be), the habs should absolutely try and hire him

[@raymondspruance]

He's bi-lingual. Who cares about merit? I hear Bridget Bardot is also available. And people wonder why this team hasn't won in over three decades.

[@darrenpinard1658]

Laine is going to be as rusty as Dach.

[@CanadianBiPolarBear]

Yep , but laine will still score being rusty ...dach is starting to find his stride now though

[@jordanpeirce9528]

In fairness, to compare Laine to Dach. Injury wise, sure. But Laine has always scored when playing.

[@CanadianBiPolarBear]

@@jordanpeirce9528 just different style of play different strengths and weaknesses in their games , dach is more of a power player so for him to trust his new knee at max level takes time mentally

[@djclovissio2338]

Can't argue that Laine produce more but healthy, both have the same level of impact in the game. Don't forget Dach was the Habs best player before being injured..

[@CanadianBiPolarBear]

@djclovissio2338 100 percent Dach was , he is starting to get in form here , id say christmas he will be hbas best forward again

[@mannyo2909]

Why isn’t anybody talking about how brutal Newhook has been? I’m a little worried about this player, had higher expectations for him.

[@PeterZuniga-xz5it]

If we trade Savard, it has to be for a top prospect . A first is a crapshoot after the first 10 .

[@michaelwhiter4308]

Not getting a first rounder for Savard.

[@johnraymond7163]

It will be interesting to learn after the mid Feb-25 break who has been dealing with injury we didn’t know about. I’ve got to believe some of these struggles have been nagging injury related

[@bryanwest5212]

keep up the good work boys!

[@Frankdaigle77]

Laine babyyyy 🎉❤

[@forikram]

I would replace Dach on the first for Laine, Dach needs new linemates and definitely needs to play against some worse competition to gain some confidence

[@glenwaye2609]

Why would you guys even think about trading Matheson he's just starting to get going

[@stephaneferron5317]

Matheson is having the best days of his career, he has peaked and brutal defensively but he gets points even though always in the -. He’s gonna ask for 8 + millions with the cap going up considerably next season , as soon as he gets on a good streak , I would trade matheson right away

[@memphissander3512]

How to rebuild the habs step by step guide step 1: bring in a french speaking head coach born in quebec irregardless of ability & have the team underperform for 6 seasons step 2: profit because its montreal seriously though, Just because they're french doenst mean we need them.

[@xellossm8444]

Oh, the Lavoie rumour of coach change. He runs his mouth. Pretty certain if something happens with Marty, Vinny might leave. If I recall during preseason, Laine was slotted in the 2nd line. The 1st line needs pressure off of them and if can get a 2nd line to produce nearly as much, it were divide opposing defense. Tanev last deadline netted Calgary a 2nd rounder, 4th rounder, and a former 2nd round pick (Artem Grushnikov) for mainly being the sandbag shot blocker. Tanev signed a 6 year deal with the Leafs (he's 34).

[@tonylloy327]

We trade Savard at the same risk that we traded Kovasevic...losing our solid veteran leadership and mentorship for the younger prospects. Hopefully if we do, we get more in return than the pathetic useless 4th-rd pick we got for Kovy. The guy is top ten in the league in +/-. Right among the Devils leaders in ice time. Huge mistake to have thrown away a 27 yr-old big solid d-man for basically nothing.

[@oldhab7890]

I agree with Jesse on the Savard situation. In some ways we "owe" it to Savard to trade him to a Cup contender. That being said it will hurt team performance short term. I hope we do not retain salary as to be realistic if the first round pick we are getting is in the 26 to 32 range we are not assured the pick will even play in the NHL.

[@michaelwhiter4308]

We need to make room for some of our good young D

[@matjohnson604]

I agree with Jesse, trade Matheson and use his 62 point season last year as your main selling point along with his skating. Habs have depth on the left as both Ghule and Hutson have shown they're capable of big minutes, plus Arber and Struble. Next season more than likely they will have both Reinbacher and Mailloux on the right so it would be nice to have Savy help them along.....I also think Barron could be dealt.

[@LaughingStock17]

No need for Montgomery when the Habs already have Pascal Vincent in Laval

[@vdac1068]

Trade Matheson For a Holloway or Dakota Joshua type PWF ( preferably younger ) Hutson makes Matheson redundant and is WAY smarter defensively Savard / Ghule best defensive defensemen on this team letting go of Savard without bringing back a solid RD is silly and dumb Move Savard when Reinbacher is ready not before

[@viper29ca]

Laine comes back, 2nd line with Cole and Evans, 1st line remains the same. Condotta goes back to Laval, Dvorak gets moved down to the 4C spot and Newhook takes the 3C spot. 3rd line of Anderson Newhook Gallagher. 1st for Savard? And possibly have 3 firsts in the draft to either use or trade? Yes please. However if it were up to me, I would trade Matheson, and resign Savard.

[@pwod83]

I would like to see Laine, Evans, Dach. Call me crazy

[@NoMoeMistaNiceGuy]

Hey why not Heineman Dvorak Laine and Dach?

[@borntobeahab6336]

what would it take to get Will Smith

[@michaelwhiter4308]

Demidov

[@paulkav8288]

Not going to happen….don’t know if he will be ready to Coach a rebuilding team, that is two years away from the playoffs

[@louismclellan1257]

Laine better than dach

Les Canadiens sont en train de se bâtir une défensive qui commence à peine à être potable. David Savard est un gros morceau de cette respectabilité défensive et le prix devra être gros pour l'acquérir. Car une fois Savard parti , la jeune défensive va régresser combien de matches, on verra. Mais cela peut aussi être nécessaire pour bonifier ses choix au repêchage . Gorton et Hughes pensent à long terme.

[@kennethkingelin6437]

Hire Montgomery now

[@johnbourget4160]

I love the Tabs but I am sick and tired of the bilingual need for a coach. Find the best coach and who cares what language he speaks. Pretty sure one of two of our best coaches didn't speak French, at least at first. Those coaches being Sick Irving Sr and Scotty Bowman.

[@carycwilliams]

Guy Carbonneau was traded for Jim Montgomery

[@bobmatley]

That was a lousy trade

[@tonylloy327]

B's and Pens are in deep decline, with little talent coming up through their system. Leafs and Tampa will be there soon. Isles are the epitome of "mid'. Caps are having a great start, but they're on borrowed time too. 1-2-3 years from now the playoff picture in the East will be *completely* different than it's been over the past 6/7 years. NJ, Buffalo, Ottawa will be sitting pretty. My hope is that our Habs will be there in the mix. But the management group has a lot of work still to do to make that a reality. And a lot of mistakes to acknowledge and move to correct. Dach, Newhook, Barron...YIKES. If we're counting on these guys to be core components of our team 2/3/4 years from now, they've gotta be a whole lot better than they have been.

[@reneguay1347]

No it would not work bring him but get rid of st.louis

[@TheRickRoller1]

If they trade Savard they might as well flush the whole season in the toilet. We should sign the guy. He’s the only stable tough defense on the right side.

[@KeithGreene-wu7bu]

Your building for future trade him get the assets who know maybe he signs next year at a cheap price you have to get assets for the people that will not be there when they are contenders

[@bobmatley]

They looked fine when he was out and he hasn't been as solid as he has in the past if you can get a 1st take it.

[@reneguay1347]

Why do you keep looking to your side are you admiring yourself

[@oasisbeyond]

Jim ain't coming here. The guy will want 5 mil next year as a head coach.

[@royshroud9536]

Do your eyes hurt when you take off those rose coloured glasses?

[@HabsTypeBeat]

Small wiener alert

[@InvestorJJeff]

Makes sense with Savard be8ng traded.

[@farmerlalande]

Tampa should try to repeat their cup run trading Ethan Gauthier for David Savard back

[@GeoffEuverman]

Savard to Edmonton. RNH and a 2025 first rounder.

[@bakerchrisclarke]

I honestly think Montreal should hire him and maybe have Marty step down to assistant. He is a proven good head coach and Marty has not proven that he is a decent head coach at the NHL level and this season he's been quite questionable. Jim is friends with Hughes and gorton make it happen

[@danieldejong6382]

Even with all his perceived flaws, you don't demote head coaches within the organization. We know Habs are not playoff contenders, so stay the course and get more picks, the higher, the better. Have you heard of Sam Pollack? Drafting high was his success.

[@downsouthherc6638]

The rebuild has Martin's DNA written all over the team, he is where he belongs.

[@bryanwest5212]

savard is terrible, slow, doesnt win battles infront. just either ices the puck or give aways. his plus minus is brutal. and on... i love my habs but this guys gotta go. a late first round pick is like hitting the lottery .

[@JohnSturman]

Trade for Crosby and Letang

[@johnporter4718]

Why you don,nt rebuild with players on their way down

[@stephaneferron5317]

More first rounders? For what? They picked reinbacher with the 5th overall 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂ those late first rounders are worthless , the Canadian have too many prospects stuck in the ahl or junior that won’t be evaluated properly due to the congestion🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂ It’s time for big trades now , enough of this bullshit of blow your load at the slight sound of first rounder , what’s that worth? Nothing to write home about the habs draft picks especially for the amount of players they drafted over the passed 5 years Trade Savard for a 29th overall and use it to draft a 4th liner who might be ready in 4 years , while the team lose a bet like Savard putting even more pressure on the present group of young guys trying to develop on a team who needs right handed defensemen , vet presence and composure 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[@jonmaxwell7143]

Hage looks pretty good for a late First round.

[@michaelwhiter4308]

The big question is our core players going to be strong enough to compete for the playoffs. I am not sold on our current group of core players.

[@austyn307]

Hutson was a second rounder, and is posturing to be an elite NHL playmaker. When you have high-end draft picks, you increase your odds at finding excellent players that slipped through the cracks of the early first round. Savard is a staple of our defense and demonstrates fantastic defensive effort which the young guys would benefit to learn from, but we cant deny he does not align with the timeline very well and a 1st rounder absolutely does. For the right pick, I think we take that trade and let some of the young guys step up.