What a way to start off the Free Agency season! No waiting for Sundin to sign somewhere, no waiting for the Lightning to go crazy and sign everyone, just some fast paced high calibre signings. Here is a view at what the Canadiens have done in 12 hours.
Note: remember, you always overpay on July 1st.
Scott Gomez: viable number one center, pass first shoot second type player, not a Franchise centerman. The price they paid was acceptable on the trade front as it was largely a salary move for the Rangers. I feel like Bob Gainey will take a lot of heat for this trade but I would have done it as well. At 7.3 million per season, I would rather have Gomez than Marian Gaborik (7.5).
Mike Cammalleri: strong addition to their wing as they will miss Alex Kovalev’s wrist shot from the angles, Cammalleri will replace this and give the Habs a lot less headaches. As for giving him a Sedin contract, it’s July 1st. I think he will compliment Gomez quite nicely and give the Habs powerplay some gusto.
Brian Gionta: another addition to the wing position, his 60 points last season with New Jersey was another solid season for the 30 year old. I believe Gionta can be a valuable asset at $5 million for 5 years, his past with Gomez is promising and his skills defensively are strong.
Jaroslav Spacek: The puck moving defenseman the Habs were looking for last season to round out their top 4 steps in to fill time where Komisarek will be gone. He is consistently around the 40 point mark when he can play 80 games and will be a valuable asset in Montreal’s break out and power play. Although he will not bring a booming slap shot from the point, he will create space for the smaller forwards.
Hal Gill: This tower of power is an ideal 6th defenseman when playing 12 minutes per night. His 2.25 cap hit is acceptable and he will bring a stalwart presence to the Canadiens penalty kill. This signing should be viewed as filler for the defense corps.
Quick look at the Habs potential lines. Not counting Koivu, which I hope they can sign.
Cammalleri Gomez TBD
Gionta Plekanec A. Kostitsyn
D’Agostini Lapierre Latendresse
S. Kostitsyn Metropolit Laraque
Markov Hamrlik
Spacek Gorges
Gill Weber
Note: remember, you always overpay on July 1st.
Scott Gomez: viable number one center, pass first shoot second type player, not a Franchise centerman. The price they paid was acceptable on the trade front as it was largely a salary move for the Rangers. I feel like Bob Gainey will take a lot of heat for this trade but I would have done it as well. At 7.3 million per season, I would rather have Gomez than Marian Gaborik (7.5).
Mike Cammalleri: strong addition to their wing as they will miss Alex Kovalev’s wrist shot from the angles, Cammalleri will replace this and give the Habs a lot less headaches. As for giving him a Sedin contract, it’s July 1st. I think he will compliment Gomez quite nicely and give the Habs powerplay some gusto.
Brian Gionta: another addition to the wing position, his 60 points last season with New Jersey was another solid season for the 30 year old. I believe Gionta can be a valuable asset at $5 million for 5 years, his past with Gomez is promising and his skills defensively are strong.
Jaroslav Spacek: The puck moving defenseman the Habs were looking for last season to round out their top 4 steps in to fill time where Komisarek will be gone. He is consistently around the 40 point mark when he can play 80 games and will be a valuable asset in Montreal’s break out and power play. Although he will not bring a booming slap shot from the point, he will create space for the smaller forwards.
Hal Gill: This tower of power is an ideal 6th defenseman when playing 12 minutes per night. His 2.25 cap hit is acceptable and he will bring a stalwart presence to the Canadiens penalty kill. This signing should be viewed as filler for the defense corps.
Quick look at the Habs potential lines. Not counting Koivu, which I hope they can sign.
Cammalleri Gomez TBD
Gionta Plekanec A. Kostitsyn
D’Agostini Lapierre Latendresse
S. Kostitsyn Metropolit Laraque
Markov Hamrlik
Spacek Gorges
Gill Weber
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