I think everybody can agree that Gomez is our first buyout. Do the Habs buyout Kaberle or Bourque with the second?
Bourque's contract extends 2 years beyond Kaberle's but he fills (at least theoretically) the greater need--big, scoring winger.
Kaberle's contract is up at the end of next season but we do have an awful lot of d-men hanging around.
Do the Habs keep them both or cut one free?
My vote goes to Bourque who has really shown very little during his short tenure with the Habs. He's one of those guys who seem to wear out his welcome with every team he's on--even when scoring 25-30 goals a season. Without the goal-scoring, he's toast.
I'm very glad the Habs have this half season to evaluate who has aged worse between the two, to test Markov's health (in case they need Kaberle on the top PP unit) and to try to get a trade or two done.
So by looking at that, Bourque and Gomez are the two worst for us. Gomez has high value for 2 years and Bourque has a lot of small values. Kaberle, unless he really sucks, shouldn't be bought out since he will only have one more year left.
I guess everything depends on what UFA we will try and sign or how tight the budget is next year.
edit: But the reason I show the value is because in case we need to buy out 3 due to them sucking and needed cap space for better assets. I believe Kaberle won't be bought out on a compliance buyout since he is the most useful (at least last year, who knows this year) and has the better contract of the 3.
Bourque is a good power forward which we have always wanted and the guy can fight and protect his teammates. I really don't understand why we would move him after barely giving him a chance
So by looking at that, Bourque and Gomez are the two worst for us. Gomez has high value for 2 years and Bourque has a lot of small values. Kaberle, unless he really sucks, shouldn't be bought out since he will only have one more year left.
I guess everything depends on what UFA we will try and sign or how tight the budget is next year.
They are compliance buyouts and will not count against the cap. So those numbers are irrelevant.
Bourque is a good power forward which we have always wanted and the guy can fight and protect his teammates. I really don't understand why we would move him after barely giving him a chance
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Year Team League GP G A PTS +/- PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG PIM Shots PCT Hits
2011-12 Montreal NHL 38 5 3 8 -16 0 1 1 0 0 27 67 7.46 38
That's why.... He was really not impressive last year and I was really disappointed. Last year was a loss though, maybe he can be better. Maybe.
So by looking at that, Bourque and Gomez are the two worst for us. Gomez has high value for 2 years and Bourque has a lot of small values. Kaberle, unless he really sucks, shouldn't be bought out since he will only have one more year left.
I guess everything depends on what UFA we will try and sign or how tight the budget is next year.
Another observation: In the rush to rid the team of Gomez and his absurd salary, Habs' fans have not really noticed that the 2-buyout provision of the new CBA actually hurts the Habs more than it helps.
Gomez' deal, however difficult to stomach, is by far the team's worst contract. It expires at the end of next season.
Other teams are saddled with deals that extend into the 22nd century (Luongo, Lecavalier, Redden and many others). These teams are getting let of a much larger, more painful hook than the Habs.
They are compliance buyouts and will not count against the cap. So those numbers are irrelevant.
But the reason I show the value is because in case we need to buy out 3 due to them sucking and needed cap space for better assets. I believe Kaberle won't be bought out on a compliance buyout since he is the most useful (at least last year, who knows this year) and has the better contract of the 3.
So by looking at that, Bourque and Gomez are the two worst for us. Gomez has high value for 2 years and Bourque has a lot of small values. Kaberle, unless he really sucks, shouldn't be bought out since he will only have one more year left.
I guess everything depends on what UFA we will try and sign or how tight the budget is next year.
Those numbers don't matter. These two buyouts won't touch the cap. The only thing that matters is their contracts and salary.
Year Team League GP G A PTS +/- PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG PIM Shots PCT Hits
2011-12 Montreal NHL 38 5 3 8 -16 0 1 1 0 0 27 67 7.46 38
That's why.... He was really not impressive last year and I was really disappointed. Last year was a loss though, maybe he can be better. Maybe.
Yes but he was a solid player for the Flames. Maybe the trade shocked him or he didn't feel comfortable after the trade but he has proved he can play and score in this league. I would personally hang on
Another observation: In the rush to rid the team of Gomez and his absurd salary, Habs' fans have not really noticed that the 2-buyout provision of the new CBA actually hurts the Habs more than it helps.
Gomez' deal, however difficult to stomach, is by far the team's worst contract. It expires at the end of next season.
Other teams are saddled with deals that extend into the 22nd century (Luongo, Lecavalier, Redden and many others). These teams are getting let of a much larger, more painful hook than the Habs.
Redden deal expires at the end of last season as well. And TB won't buyout Lecavalier.
