AK-1 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 # 8 - Mike Komisarek Position: Defenceman Shoots: Right Height: 6' 4" Weight: 240 Born: 19 Jan '82 Born in: West Islip, NY, United States MTL Season: 4th NHL Season: 4th Drafted: Montréal's 1st round choice, 7th overall, in 2001 Acquired: 1st draft pick (7th overall), 2001 Entry Draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbGamer Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Mike Komisarek: Cap Hit: 1,700,000$. Komisarek wasn’t hired for his goal-scoring prowess, though the Hulk of Montreal’s defense didn’t disappoint with a couple of highlights against Toronto and Boston last season. All kidding aside, as the league’s top shot-blocker (227 blocked shots), who also finished 2nd overall in hits with 266, Komisarek shows a nice balance between taking pain and handing it out. His skating has improved with each season, and his confidence as part of the team’s top defense pairing is accented by the +9 he put up last year. As this season gets underway, Komisarek is in position to be the club’s most coveted free agent. At the very least he’s looking at triple his current salary, given what the market has paid other defensemen this summer, not to mention a minimum of 5 years on his next contract. A great year for Mike Komisarek would be: Leading the league in blocked shots/hits, a + rating, and less—but more significant penalty minutes. By no means should a player be encouraged to play dirty, but Komisarek could afford to employ a bit more edge if he hopes to avoid some of the liberties other players will take with him. Everyone knows Komisarek is much more valuable to the Canadiens on the ice, as opposed to trading 5 minutes in the box with inferior players. That being said, Komisarek will have to keep his elbows up, and not be afraid to send early messages in games to opponents who think they can get away with cheap shots, knowing he won’t drop the gloves for a bad tradeoff. Anything less than an appearance in the top 5 in both hits and blocked shots, and a – rating would be a disappointment for Komisarek. http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id...p;blogger_id=82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Mike Komisaurus Rex! It's time to lead the league in hits! Dustin Brown has got nothing on you! That monster Lucic is going to get a lickin' this season, too! No more will he run around on our defense. (Also, please resign for a discount)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koreysecord1992 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I'm excited to see Komisarek this year. I think he'll play huge and get a well deserved contract with the Canadiens to solidify his place on the D corps for years to come. At least I'm really hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlHabsFan Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 The boogey man checks under his bed for Chuck Norris and Chuck Norris checks under his bed for Mike Komisarek. Time for Mike to inflict some pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risteenhuis Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I think that BG should try to re-sign Komi before the 2008-09 season starts. If Komi expects to be paid $5 million or higher then unforunately the best option at the trade deadline is to trade Komi. I think that Komi is very good defensively, physical, lots of body checks, and lots of blocked shots. However the offensive numbers for Komi are not impressive. Not a slam against Komi as players that can block shots and land huge body checks are normally not offensively gifted. I think that Komi would have to sign for $3.5 million per season to allow BG to keep the other UFA and RFA players on the roster. I am assuming the current salary cap will not increase for next season. If BG tries before the regular season begins with Komi hopefully a contract for 3 to 5 years can be signed. If Komi is looking for big money (and other teams would pay it) then BG puts the negotiations on hold until next summer. If Montreal looks like a Cup contender then Komi remains on the team until the victory parade. If Montreal does not look like a Cup contender then BG tries to get a great player / prospect for Komi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utreder Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I think that BG should try to re-sign Komi before the 2008-09 season starts. If Komi expects to be paid $5 million or higher then unforunately the best option at the trade deadline is to trade Komi. I think that Komi is very good defensively, physical, lots of body checks, and lots of blocked shots. However the offensive numbers for Komi are not impressive. Not a slam against Komi as players that can block shots and land huge body checks are normally not offensively gifted. I think that Komi would have to sign for $3.5 million per season to allow BG to keep the other UFA and RFA players on the roster. I am assuming the current salary cap will not increase for next season. If BG tries before the regular season begins with Komi hopefully a contract for 3 to 5 years can be signed. If Komi is looking for big money (and other teams would pay it) then BG puts the negotiations on hold until next summer. If Montreal looks like a Cup contender then Komi remains on the team until the victory parade. If Montreal does not look like a Cup contender then BG tries to get a great player / prospect for Komi. I sort of agree. If it comes down to signing Komisarek or an equally gifted but offensive player they can't afford to sign him, seeing as we have Valentenko, O'Byrne, Emelin, and maybe Torp in the system. He can be partially replaced from within, the offense can't. I think he should be signed for 4.5 tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-1 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I hope Komisarek gets lock up for 6 years + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I hope Komisarek gets lock up for 6 years + Not me. I want something more close to a 4-year contract. Sure he's going to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the deal, but we have several other bruising defencemen coming up through our system that could possibly replace Komisarek in 4 years if money becomes an issue at that point. One thing I don't want, is no contract. If we can't get him signed I will be thoroughly disappointed, but I don't think that's going to happen. Everyone knows Komisarek has brought an element to Montreal's defence that we haven't had for years... Toughness, sandpaper, grittiness. We aren't going to let that walk away right now. My preferred deal is a 4-year contract. $3.50 million. $3.85 million. $4.15 million. $5.00 million. Annual cap hit of $4.125 million. I hope something like this can be worked out. Considering that Komisarek's offensive game is non-existent this doesn't seem too far-fetched to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concreteveins Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I think that BG should try to re-sign Komi before the 2008-09 season starts. If Komi expects to be paid $5 million or higher then unforunately the best option at the trade deadline is to trade Komi. I think that Komi is very good defensively, physical, lots of body checks, and lots of blocked shots. However the offensive numbers for Komi are not impressive. Not a slam against Komi as players that can block shots and land huge body checks are normally not offensively gifted. I think that Komi would have to sign for $3.5 million per season to allow BG to keep the other UFA and RFA players on the roster. I am assuming the current salary cap will not increase for next season. If BG tries before the regular season begins with Komi hopefully a contract for 3 to 5 years can be signed. If Komi is looking for big money (and other teams would pay it) then BG puts the negotiations on hold until next summer. If Montreal looks like a Cup contender then Komi remains on the team until the victory parade. If Montreal does not look like a Cup contender then BG tries to get a great player / prospect for Komi. Agreed. Maybe if the team has a great season he'll sign for less knowing that the team is on the verge of greatness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Does anyone know who Komisarek's agent is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsbaby08 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 the Komisaurus had 11 hits against Detroit tonite. thats only 4 less than what the entire Detroit team had. I feel sorry for whoever gets in his way this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-ASK-Y Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 the Komisaurus had 11 hits against Detroit tonite. thats only 4 less than what the entire Detroit team had. I feel sorry for whoever gets in his way this year. If they're on the other team then I wouldn't feel sorry for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I liked that part When forwards dare enter his end of the ice, he turns it into his personal chamber of horrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTA Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 http://www.thefourthperiod.com/columnists/...otsopoulos.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 We didn't hear Komi's name much during tonight's game against the Panthers but he managed to block 9 shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babinator77 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 We didn't hear Komi's name much during tonight's game against the Panthers but he managed to block 9 shots that's because he was doing his job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 i kinda know what silence about a d-man means just wanted to point out the blocked shots stat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 astonishing job on the 3-5 with pleky and bouillon tonight , overall pretty darn solid, as expected, as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabzNation11 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 good luck mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-1 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I hope our big man is allright, he took a puck pretty close to the ankle today! Keep in mind it's just the pre season Mickey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 he didn't miss a shift after that shot, he must be just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHaul Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I hope Bob shows a clip of that Sabres goal tonight to Komi during contract negotiations. Keep him grounded, you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I hope Bob shows a clip of that Sabres goal tonight to Komi during contract negotiations. Keep him grounded, you know? The puck was bouncing... Markov looked even worse on the play IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbraT Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I hope Bob shows a clip of that Sabres goal tonight to Komi during contract negotiations. Keep him grounded, you know? The ice was brutal last night which didn't help our game last night. Tough break for Komi.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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