The Worst $1.9 Million Ever Spent

Hkydude_77 · Member

The Worst $1.9 Million Ever Spent

barry33 · Guru

I cannot argue with you there. As I said, the money Gainey gives out at times just baffles me. But on the other hand it is a sad, sad commentary of where we are at the center ice position. Gainey (possible trades aside), is now facing the bright possibility of having to play with the same centers he had last year:

Koivu- who's health and vision are still questionable. Let's face it, he will not really know until he gets playing in games. The eye is a delicate thing (just ask Bryan Berard)

Ribs- who is trying to bulk up to 125 lbs. Funny how he said "I wanted to sign a one year deal because if I have a good year it will give me better bargaining power next year". That statement Mike would lead us to believe that you had a choice in the length of the deal. Sorry, but as much as I disagree with the 2 mill you are getting this year for filling a sweater, I would have called for Gainey's bald head had he given you a 2 or 3 year deal

Plekanecs- improving, but still a couple years away from consistency

Begin- on the 4th line where he belongs and does a great job in that role.

Gainey is not known to panic. But I believe that after failing to get anything from the UFA market, he had to ante up and get Ribs because it was better than nothing.

Ando · Guru

Hkydude_77 wrote:

...How the hell did he deserve a raise that significant?

And-o wouldn't want Ribs on his team either...but (as And-o posted earlier) Ribs is NOT grossly overpaid!

...perhaps you should look to Saku's agent for the answer to your above question (the bar was set by the Saku deal)!!!

It ain't pretty...but what else did everyone think was going to happen???

barry33 · Guru

Ando wrote:

Hkydude_77 wrote: ...How the hell did he deserve a raise that significant? And-o wouldn't want Ribs on his team either...but (as And-o posted earlier) Ribs is NOT grossly overpaid! ...perhaps you should look to Saku's agent for the answer to your above question (the bar was set by the Saku deal)!!! It ain't pretty...but what else did everyone think was going to happen???

My question is simple. The team, under Gainey and Carbo, are supposedly trying to instill a sense of work ethic. A no-nonsense type of approach. What message does it send the players when a player who underperforms is given a 72% raise? The message? It is ok to just show up. We will reward you anyway.

mperra (Admin) · Guru

barry33 wrote:

The team, under Gainey and Carbo, are supposedly trying to instill a sense of work ethic. A no-nonsense type of approach. What message does it send the players when a player who underperforms is given a 72% raise? The message? It is ok to just show up. We will reward you anyway.

Up until this point, I have adopted the "in Bob we trust" approach. But if there is one player I despise more so than any other, it's Mike Ribeiro. As mentioned by many posters before, he is a cancer. A slacker too. It will happen he will slack off again during the season because I don't care who is coaching this team, it will fall on DEAF ears. $1.9M ???? Are you kidding me????

Ribeiro seems to think that there is a market for his services. if not Montreal this season, some other team next season and he'll probably get the same money regardless how hard he tries.

I was really hoping we'd get a draft pick if we trade him now. With him becoming an UFA next season, the most we'll get are hockey pucks.

This now enforces the notion that the Canadiens will NOT sign any UFA to address their first two lines. They have 5 players still to sign who are RFA. And the Canadiens will NO way come over the $40M in team payroll. They are at $32M already.

macneil · Guru

i agree , we should have offered him his qulifier if he didnt take it let him sit . im not all that impressed with gainey either . and-o you may not think hes overpaid compared to other 2nd line centers but they aint stickboy ribero , he is absolutely useless . he gets a few point but brings nothing else .

barry33 · Guru

mperra (Admin) wrote:

barry33 wrote: The team, under Gainey and Carbo, are supposedly trying to instill a sense of work ethic. A no-nonsense type of approach. What message does it send the players when a player who underperforms is given a 72% raise? The message? It is ok to just show up. We will reward you anyway. Up until this point, I have adopted the "in Bob we trust" approach. But if there is one player I despise more so than any other, it's Mike Ribeiro. As mentioned by many posters before, he is a cancer. A slacker too. It will happen he will slack off again during the season because I don't care who is coaching this team, it will fall on DEAF ears. $1.9M ???? Are you kidding me???? Ribeiro seems to think that there is a market for his services. if not Montreal this season, some other team next season and he'll probably get the same money regardless how hard he tries. I was really hoping we'd get a draft pick if we trade him now. With him becoming an UFA next season, the most we'll get are hockey pucks. This now enforces the notion that the Canadiens will NOT sign any UFA to address their first two lines. They have 5 players still to sign who are RFA. And the Canadiens will NO way come over the $40M in team payroll. They are at $32M already.

Those hoping Ribiero would be gone best suck it up, he is here for the season. 1.9 million and a UFA next season..who would want him in a trade?

MC Girl · Guru

Hopefully he'll surprise us all this season..... & if he doesn't, the media will drag him through the wringers.

Kendich · Veteran Member

I don't necessarily think the signing is as bad as some of you make it out to be. Remember, it's only one year, and we do have the money to spare. I think Bob wants to show confidence in Ribs, showing he believes he can play better than last season. It just gives Ribs incentive to do better. Ribeiro knows he didn't have a good season, and he said in this article http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/207899.html that he wants to do better. Here's to hoping that with this incentive, Ribs completely dedicates himself to the game (remember, now his other 2 amigos are gone), gains some weight to his 170 lbs frame, and works as hard as ever. If not, then hey, it's a one year deal. This is Ribs last chance....if he's not traded over the summer that is.

Habtastic · Guru

Ribs is a UFA in 2 Seasons. Akthough I hope he is gone long before then...

Habtastic

thehabit · Member

I believe Ribs has potential, although 1.9mil is too much of course I still believe Ribs is capable of 30 goals a season and I stated to get Jason Allison last year I agree with that satatement...

Muller93 · Guru

I think Ribs is a fruitcake. But I still feel this was the correct move...

No one wanted him anyway.

If he just grew up and quit the "gangsta" suit wearin/soccer player floppin/pretty boy attitude/put on 70 pounds/grew some...planters...etc...he could very well prove to be a steal at 1.9 mil...

Face it...its a roll of the dice by Gainey...it was either a bag of pucks or one last kick at it for Ribby before its hello Peoris of the ECHL...

Good luck Ribeiro.

Habtastic · Guru

Hopefully all the time he is putting in at the Bell Centre gym will pay off. He has skills, but let's see something else positive from him!

Habtastic

hockeyman · Senior Member

I'll be ecstastic when his punka$$ is long gone.