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Originally Posted by Teufelsdreck
Who's to say how long Ribeiro's career will last? He may have his limitations, but as of now it appears that he will start next season with Montréal because there doesn't seem to be anyone in the organization who can replace him immediately. As for trading him or dropping him in favor of a UFA, it isn't as simple as posting on eBay. Aside from the shortage of suitable replacements, there's the matter of his salary, which doesn't strain the budget as much as a high priced UFA would. Arnott might well be an improvement, but would that alone put the Habs on the same plateau as Ottawa and Carolina?
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Probably not, but I'm one to believe that center is the most important position in hockey after goalies...
Koivu - Arnott- Plekanec - Bonk
looks a lot better to me than
Koivu- Ribs - Plekanec- Bonk
And he'd be that big body to go in front of the opposition'S goalie that we need so bad on the PP...
Once Latendresse plays for the Habs, we'd have 2 of them... and maybe Chipchura