Originally Posted by Habs
Oh, I'm going to play Devil's advocate here...
Hey, if we are going to live in the past, I think Halak and even Metropolit might have the same claim to that successful playoff run.
Sure they do. You definately can't take anything away from their performances either. However the point is, the entire team got them there. Scotty was a big proponent of the centerman option.
Think of all the money we wasted, because we had to go out and get other players, instead of letting RM emerge.
OK, but we can also regress, take back our trade, and see how we progress from there. In short, RM hasnt warranted so much debate, as his 'waste' has amounted to not much of anything yet. However the Habs made the final 4 for the first time since they won the cup. Either way you put it, you cant go back, because backwards negates the positive performances we have been able to take away since.
So, because we traded RM, it allowed us a chance to fill the gaps it left in our prospect pool? Right, I see the positive spin you've done there...
No, RM was getting passed on the list, and he wasnt even signed with the team yet. There was a lot of emergences, but the biggest surprise to this team was PK Subban from the time he was drafted to now. His projection has been massive. Add to this, Weber, O'Byrne. et. al, McDonough was more a jack of all trades defenceman, who middled his way through a mediocre season in College. For what we DID get (A Champion top 6 centerman, who has a horrible contract, but is still serviceable (to that point)). A top six center, who's a winner, and is in his prime = $$$$$
Nope, because Gomez restricts the moves you can make, and young mobile blueliners don't.
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