Honestly I think philly fans are tired of giroux/couts and Habs fans want to get better asap so this isn't a bad proposal. Maybe Montreal adds a 2nd rounder or something.
Its actually a terrible proposal. Even if we are 'tired' of the two players, that doesn't mean their value goes out the window. Sergachev is a nice piece, but LD is the least of our needs. We'd have to turn around and flip him or one of our other high-potential LDs for forward help before the ink was even dry on this trade.
Nevermind the fact that after making this trade, we have Galchenyuk and Flip as our only two legitimate centers. And seeing as how people are questioning Galchenyuks ability to play a two way game and remain at center, that's not going to go over well.
The team has a terrible defense and are having a bad year, and i'm ok with that. Most of us realize our team will be bad until our D prospects begin hitting their stride. Provorov stepping right in and playing like a #1 will help expedite that process, but realistically, most of us dont expect to be competitive next year either.
If you want to create a package for Giroux, there are some Flyers fan who may listen. But realistically, we don't have the depth to move him, and especially not in a deal that moves both of our Top 6Cs in the same deal.
Galchenyuk's stats are better, and he doesn't even play where he produces at most. Also, he isn't even in his prime, and doesn't get to play with Marner.
