one gets the feeling that Habs fans only start these threads so they can pearl clutch when Rangers fans ask for huge value. It's just an opportunity for them to publically voice their support for their own players. Which, great! I'm glad they think Suzuki is all world..
The Rangers, however, aren't trying to build a team. They're trying to win a Cup.
Lafreniere is on literally the most productive 5v5 line in the league as a 22 year old - the only top flight 5v5 line on the team. He'd have 20 more points by years end on a PP with either of Fox or Bread, let alone both. He brings edge and swagger and is beloved in the room. He even has a goofy moustache.
So why, if you, a Habs fan, are so educated on the Rangers cap situation moving forward, would you choose to ignore the fact that Lafreniere is an absolutely essential piece to the openness of the team's competitive window? Can you name 3 players not under long term contract who the Rangers might feel are more important than 13? I can't.
This team context can't be news to you. Nor can it be unreasonable to you that such a players value to the team is greater than in a vacuum - in whatever video-game-ass flummery this thread represents. Lafrenieres value to this team is greater than his potential value to any other team. Why would they move him for anything less than the moon?
great post and general strong agree
just pointing out that if Rs are smart, they recognize this is POSSIBLY an opportunity to extend that window.
That would require top $ payment in correct currency as I said.
Whether or not Habs go there is fair topic for discussion.
For both teams there is a need to look at value of immediate situation vs value of improving the big position.
Setting aside high end young W who is a foundation piece = position of need for Habs, it must be acknowledged truthfully that MON's Quebec base would = increased merchandising etc sales, and more importantly, would be pissed if HuGo had a chance to acquire and ignored, esp if such a price were paid by another Canada based team.
The currency required will be a wince, but end of the day, worth it for both clubs.
Ship = sailed.
Lafrenière is no longer available, and not anywhere near a rationalizable value anyways.
It didn't happen last summer, so it's not happening.
We can all go back to our busy lives until Bern drops his anticipated trilogy:
Laf + Z. Jones + Vesey + Goodrow + Trouba + 2027 6th
for
Everything everywhere all at once (except Gallagher)
you're demonstrating you know so little...
This ship has long sailed with regards to obtaining Laffy. It is going to cost an amount that us Habs fans will not like now.
I applaud the Rags management for their patience with regards to Laffy's development. It has paid off... Now can we talk about
Kakko?
Just as I said we should not sell short on LaF, so I continue to recommend we keep KK and instead add a good pivot to him + Cuylle, where we see chemistry already