On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, JF Houle’s extension (0:00), agents turned GMs (13:00), Combine preview (25:45), Sennecke and Demidov (37:45), Quiet free agency? (53:00) MAILBAG: Owen Beck (1:06:12), Off ice spending (1:12:22), Matheson for Necas? (1:21:51), AND Pipeline management philosophy (1:31:57)
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Recorded: June 3rd, 2024
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26 Comments
Gretzky-Kurri, Trottier-Bossy, Basu-Godin.
very cloak and dagger at the combine vibe
As usual you guys are a great listen. But If Lindstrom get a clean bill…the next 3 will be Demidov, Levshunov and Lindstrom in whatever order. Silayev involves both some risk and some time. One of the next group of forwards will be a big part of our future but do you really want to make another "Dach type" trade? Would we be better off drafting another type of unicorn to play on our bottom 6?
Not a popular opinion but would it be a better choice? And maybe we could develop an analytics team that studies only playoffs. (And any variations/differences…
Much has been said about Josh Anderson needing to improve next year… For Anderson to bounce back, should the Habs build a line around him? Should they consider what types of players would allow Josh to thrive?
Why not Sam Dickinson at 5?
Evans and Armia are both quality veterans who could sign short-term, relatively inexpensive contracts.Why not resign them.
Love the podcast guys!
Don't forget Laval is still playing with a lot of Marc Bergevin's picks. Next season there will be more of the new management's picks begin to join the Rocket
Natches is supporting top 6 not a difference maker
Habs hands are tied for the moment until they get rid of contracts like Gallagher Anderson Dovorak Price to free up money this will not happen getting high end talent
This podcast means so much to me
This opening song is really growing on me
I believe the Habs will build the team from the draft, then add what they need. Doing it that way, they will become sure of their drafting and developing system, tailoring players to roles and getting good returns on them.
1 Celebrini
2 Demidov
3 Iginla
4 Lindstrom
5 Sennecke
I think the fourth line physical role you're talking about could be filled by players like Luke Tuch, Florian Xhekaj, Jared Davidson, or Emil Heinemann.
Necas wants to leave for the money 💰because Carolina has Jarvis etc to pay….
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The "lack of high end talent" narrative is annoying. What exactly do they consider Slafkovsky, Reinbacher, Roy and Hutson to be? Why do they pretend that teams have better high end prospects just because they are stll in the minors or junior
Yeah, look at how the huge analytic crew helped the leafs win only one playoff round in the last decade. 😂 analytics is overrated!
When will the Habs ownership purchase their own JET airplane that seats 60+ … It would help attract more and better UFA.s Also, I hear that Bombardier can give the Habs a great deal. Both parties would win… 50 years ago the owner of a hockey team in California had purchased a personal airplane for his team.. The Jet could have a fruit juice bars, some seats facing each other with a large table, playing cards , playing chess, a massage table room, an office for the coaches with 2 huge monitors, sleeping berths for 6 … etc .. etc …
another great show!! TY
Looking forward to see how Mesar’s assets transposes in the AHL.
I disagree with the Owen Beck projections
He's cut from the same cloth as Nick Suzuki. Similar point production in the juniors. Both very intelligent players.
There have been no indications that he's incapable of being a second line centre.
I think last year it was fair to assess him as a bottom 6 player but he's taken massive strides and I suspect he will continue to do so.
When I look at UFA the Habs could get, I usually check for former Kent Hughes clients… so I wouldn't rule out Anthony Beauvillier this summer.
Great episode. Looking forward to your thoughts on the combine
Am I taking crazy pills? Why are we talking about emptying the team (Matheson +++) for a 55pts guy, 70 on a good year? Matheson had more points than him this year as a D. He's a good-not-great player, and we're talking like we're getting a 90pts guy.