I think more teams will be in the hunt, making it harder for everyone.
As for Habs, likely less luck with comeback/OT wins… but on the flip side goaltending should be better throughout.
I just pray they upgrade top6, can’t stomach another season of Demidov on his own.
Analysts have frequently described the 2026 UFA center market as "dire" or "skeletal." The pool is primarily comprised of depth or bottom-six options.
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With so many teams seeking to improve at that position, any acquisition will be expensive. #Habs
Murphy makes sense to me, which should automatically make you think of someone else
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Yeah not much there top6 wise, so was wondering if Hughes would be looking at the RFAs instead, mention interest in player X with semi threat of offer sheet… but goal being to agree on trade.
Better players, better age in terms of fitting with core.. whether C or W.
Not to be negative but there is a chance the #Habs could regress slightly next regular season ... or they could continue to improve. But many things fell their way last season. It will be interesting to follow.
In terms of games played last season, some of the top UFAs who are RD:
- Jacob Trouba
- Rasmus Andersson
- Connor Murphy
- Andrew Peeke
- Darren Raddysh
- John Carlson
Any potential targets for the #Habs
Apparently 74% of the world's central banks expect the U.S. dollar's share of their reserves to decline over the next five years, with gold acting as a preferred alternative "non-sovereign" asset. #fed #warsh
You have 4 yrs left of prime Suzuki in his current deal, so while you don't rush.. his best years fly by.
In that sense I do feel more of an urgency, that said.. only if the rights target(s) can be had. If the right opportunity isn't there, can't will it into existence.. no move > bad move.