Jeff Marek said he heard Dubois might be interested in going to other teams also (named Minnesota and New York Rangers) but Friedman re-emphasized everyone around the league thinks Montreal is far and away Dubois’ preference.
– HabsLinks (@HabsLinks) June 8, 2023
Pierre LeBrun reported last night that the Quebecer wants to leave Winnipeg “right now”, as he’s not interested in signing a one-year bridge contract, then becoming an uncompensated independent player.
I understand from LeBrun’s comments that Dubois is looking for some stability in his life at the moment. He wants to agree on the terms of a long-term contract with some team so that the next few years will be more stable, which is understandable at his age.
But while Montreal is often mentioned as a team he’d like to play for, there’s no guarantee he’ll be in the CH line-up for the first game of next season.
Elliotte Friedman said earlier today on the radio (Sportsnet 590) that, yes, Dubois still has a certain preference for Montreal… But there could also be other teams in the picture.
It’s normal to see Dubois looking elsewhere too. After all, it’s not just the Habs who could be an interesting destination, and the more teams in the race for his services, the more the Jets could benefit.
There’s talk of Montreal, Jeff Marek talks of New York and Minnesota… Could the Red Wings get in on the action?
I say this because Dubois’ girlfriend is from Michigan. Knowing that he’s looking for stability and knowing that these kinds of decisions are usually made by two people when the players are in a relationship… I think there’s a world out there where this idea isn’t crazy after all.
Detroit would also represent a “homecoming” in one way or another… Unlike New York and Minnesota, two cities that are relatively far from Montreal and Detroit.
Again, I’m just speculating here, and I think it’s worthwhile to do so. After all, this is the hot topic right now, not only in Montreal, but throughout the National League…
In an article in La Poche Bleue, we read that “the Dubois trade shouldn’t be long in coming”, according to a source with his nose in the matter. Could it happen as early as this week?
I’d be a bit surprised.
In gusto
– It makes sense.
With talks picking up this week between #NJDevils GM Tom Fitzgerald and Timo Meier’s agent, things are categorized to me as status quo between NJ and Jesper Bratt’s camp.
– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 8, 2023
– Bravo for the gesture.
As Zach Whitecloud’s Vegas Golden Knights prepare to take on Brandon Montour’s Florida Panthers in G3 of the Cup final tonight, some hockey-related reading on Every Child Matters and a unique Indigenous field hockey stick: https://t.co/d0CgsON0js
– Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 8, 2023
– Well said.
“Cole is a team player” – Kent Hughes
Habs GM comments on Caufield’s 8-year, $62.8 million contract for a first time.https://t.co/EkOl1pjb9F
– J-F Chaumont (@JFChaumontJDM) June 8, 2023
– I like the confidence.
Sandin-Pellikka believes that D. Reinbacher is ranked higher than him on several lists, as some clubs are afraid of small frames like his,
“But without being the one to go hit a rival at center ice, I’m still more than capable of competing.”
– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) June 8, 2023
– Hmm. Interesting stuff.
Michael Hrabal compares his style of play to Jake Oettinger and Jakob Markstrom.
– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) June 8, 2023