The Habs can aspire to the Stanley Cup in “a year or two”, believes Gainey https://t.co/xsD3dABRyX
– Le Journal de Montréal (@JdeMontreal) February 10, 2024
![Bob Gainey believes the Habs will aspire to the Stanley Cup in one or two years.](https://cdn.buminteractif.com/2024/02/Photo-Slafkovsky-Guhle-739x450.jpg)
The announcement of a rebuild could well have sown panic and popular anger among fans, especially in a market like Montreal’s, but instead, everyone remained calm and confident for the future.
Fans have confidence in management and are excited about the development of the many talented youngsters in the team’s organization.
This is probably the first time (at least from the age of 21) that the Habs have so many quality prospects on hand who could join the big club in the next few years, and that’s on top of the young players already performing in Montreal.
Indeed, according to former Habs player and general manager Bob Gainey, the Habs will have Stanley Cup aspirations in just one or two years’ time.
According to him, with what he sees of the young players right now, the team’s future looks very good.
“There’s still work to be done and maturity to be gained. I think in a year or two, they can be a team with a chance of winning the Stanley Cup again.” – Bob Gainey
These are big words from Gainey, who compares the Habs’ situation to that of the Vancouver Canucks, who went from a mediocre team to one of the NHL’s best in just one season.
Yes, I see the Habs fighting for the playoffs as early as next season, but in my opinion, that’s not in the same category as aspiring to the Stanley Cup.
If the Habs want to be a dominant team for many years to come, they’d better take their time in this rebuild.
Still, I wouldn’t say no to seeing the Habs be better than expected by next year, and be an NHL power faster than expected too.
Gainey also had a few words to say about Patrick Roy’s signing with the New York Islanders, explaining that he’s very happy for him.
“I’m happy for him. He’ll be a great addition to the Islanders. He’s a very competitive athlete, I’m sure he’s very happy in that position.” – Bob Gainey
In a gust
– Sean Monahan under Cole Perfetti and Gabriel Vilardi on the second line.
Interesting second line. Not a ton of foot speed but I think they have the Hockey IQ to compensate. Coincidentally, all 3 are top 12 picks who have struggled with injuries in the past few years
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– Rick Springhetti (@Rick1042) February 10, 2024
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A remorseless competitor on the pitch, Matías Cóccaro is a sensitive gentleman once he’s put his jersey away.
Here, he confides in us about his humble origins, his mistakes, his sacrifices and his romantic vision of soccer.
Fans #CFMTL, you’ll
this guy.https://t.co/LSUtY9Wwjs
– Nicolas Landry (@NicLandryRDS) February 10, 2024
– CF players are positive and optimistic.
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After a month, the players’ good mood continues at the Impact#CFMTL
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– Nilton Jorge (@NiltonJorge) February 10, 2024
– Huge match on the cards today between Real Madrid and Girona FC.
Ahead of the match against Real Madrid, Girona FC put up this billboard in Madrid that reads:
“When curriculum isn’t everything”.At the press conference, Carlo Ancelotti had some fun with his allusion to City Football Group, part owners of the team.
“I… pic.twitter.com/EEhOJaQEq0– Nilton Jorge (@NiltonJorge) February 10, 2024
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He flays Mike Trout in passing by mentioning that he has better stats than him in one less year. https://t.co/C6n0CyoVRy
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) February 10, 2024