Even prior to opening this thread I thought we'd need to go after Kaberle considering losing Wiz and Hammer. That having been said though he may cost a hefty penny. Let's hope his non signing is the sign of no interest rather than a lot of interest
He can step up offensively and play well defensively too. Only problem I see really is how much he'd command. Is Kaberle at 5 million per (4-5 year) really > The Wiz at 5.5-6 over 6? I don't think he is given our style of team. We need a shooter on the back end but heck if we're talking defensively I guess Kaberle would fill that specific role better. That having been said though 5 mil for Kaberle is extreme overpayment imo. Given his age the terms could be a nightmare also. I just hope if we do get him he plays well and it's good dollars and terms.
This thread is very telling though I must say. We definitely need to pay somebody with that cap room anyways.
Cammy-Plek-Cole
Pacioretty-Gomez-Gionta
Darche-DD-Kostitsyn (Eller when he returns)
Moen-Engvist-White
Markov-Emelin
Kaberle-Subban
Gill-Gorges
Weber
Spacek (traded)
EDIT: Hey check it out even the habs official page considers Hammer leaving to be the biggest void :laugh
http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/news.h...id=DL|MTL|home
Out of respect they gave him two lines!
Also yes I'd take Boullion over Spacek even at the same salary. He isn't big but make no mistake he does add toughness.