Tony Marinaro: “I would choose a root canal before P-L Dubois”.

At the last trade deadline, there were rumors of Pierre-Luc Dubois being sent to Montreal.

The original idea was to create a “problem” exchange…

But the scenario never materialized, and that’s just as well.

Tony Marinaro revisited these rumours today on the Georges Laraque and Stéphane Gonzalez show (BPM Sports), and made a statement worth sharing.

Because it’s funny:

Pick up Pierre-Luc Dubois or spend eight hours at the dentist to get a root canal? I’ll take the root canal right now! – Tony Marinaro

Tony couldn’t handle the rumors that Pierre-Luc Dubois is headed to the Habs in a “problem” trade #Canadian #Habs #LNH #NHL #Kings #LosAngelesKings #LAKings #PierreLucDubois #TonyMarinaro

Segment: https://t.co/7rIeDsaZBf pic.twitter.com/orl2V3XHMp

– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) April 23, 2024

Pierre-Luc Dubois had a terrible season in Los Angeles and Kings management must not be happy with his performance.

I mean… They still offered him an eight-year contract at $8.5 million per season after acquiring him at a high price from Winnipeg, and the Quebecer finished the campaign with 16 goals and 40 points in 82 games.

Not what you want from a player who earns that kind of cash…

And on top of that, we’ve heard about Dubois’ attitude problems even after he arrived in Los Angeles.

Can you imagine how angry the Habs fans would be with him? The passion of the fans in Montreal is intense, everyone knows that…

And we saw it this season with Josh Anderson, in particular, who found himself at the heart of so much criticism because of his performance on the ice.

The Habs dodged a bullet… And taking a step back, as much as I hate the dentist to death, I have no choice but to agree with Tony Marinaro.

In bursts

– Well done.

Bravo Logan!
Logan Mailloux is the only Rocket player to have played every game this season

Logan Mailloux is the only Rocket player to have played every game this season pic.twitter.com/gwHruenSz7

– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) April 23, 2024

– He loves his role.

Paul Coffey is back in the playoffs.

He’s an Oiler again. But this spring, it’s behind the bench.

And as it turns out, the grind of coaching has been a blast for the four-time champion, he tells @PierreVLeBrun .https://t.co/3jHkQarbj1 pic.twitter.com/3d7u5Y4qPj

– The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) April 23, 2024

– Exact.

There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere of playoffs.

Catch Game 2 between the Canucks and Predators TONIGHT at 10pm ET / 7pm PT on Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/KstjizY8Yy

– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 23, 2024

– Absolutely.

McDavid and Draisaitl playoff production has been elite. In fact it is among the best all-time.
NHL fans have seen some of the best all-time playoff performers during the salary cap era with those two, MacKinnon, Rantanen, Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin and Kucherov. They are among the… pic.twitter.com/aVKue3WrPW

– Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) April 23, 2024

– Which version of Casey DeSmith will we see tonight?

Casey DeSmith’s record against playoff teams this season:

Before All-Star break: 4-0-1 (including a 5-2 win over Nashville in December)

Since All-Star break: 1-5-1#Canucks will be hoping they get the first half version of DeSmith

– Harman Dayal (@harmandayal2) April 23, 2024