Habs improve, Blackhawks rebuilding future grows.
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Robert Lang from the Chicago Blackhawks, in exchange for the Habs' 2nd round pick. This could mean that the Habs have strengthened their offencive core, mainly due to the fact that Lang put up 54 points, which consists of 21 goals, and 33 assists. The 37 year old forward enters his 15th straight NHL season , but this time it's not with the Chicago Blackhawks, it's only with the Habs.
This trade can obviously show the younger guys on the Habs team how to get it done, with Lang being an experienced forward. Lang can and possibly will lead the younger minds of those who wish to gain success by motivation, and has the greater end of depth to greatly help them succeed in the playoffs, but this is only possible if he stays healthy. Failure to stay healthy, however, may damage the Habs chances of furtther succeeding without Lang.
On Chicago's end, this possibly was a salary dump, as they were already over the cap. It's most likely that Lang will gretly help the Habs with their offence developing and putting up more points. Look out for the team to finish 1st-4th, with teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes, and possibly the New York Rangers finishing above/below the Habs.
In other Hab news, the Montreal Canadiens have also signed Patrice Brisebois to a one year extension, this extension would otherwise help their defence, as well, since Brisebois is also an experienced NHL d-man.
This trade can obviously show the younger guys on the Habs team how to get it done, with Lang being an experienced forward. Lang can and possibly will lead the younger minds of those who wish to gain success by motivation, and has the greater end of depth to greatly help them succeed in the playoffs, but this is only possible if he stays healthy. Failure to stay healthy, however, may damage the Habs chances of furtther succeeding without Lang.
On Chicago's end, this possibly was a salary dump, as they were already over the cap. It's most likely that Lang will gretly help the Habs with their offence developing and putting up more points. Look out for the team to finish 1st-4th, with teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes, and possibly the New York Rangers finishing above/below the Habs.
In other Hab news, the Montreal Canadiens have also signed Patrice Brisebois to a one year extension, this extension would otherwise help their defence, as well, since Brisebois is also an experienced NHL d-man.
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