Speculation: MTL scouting the Islanders?

[SI90]

Canadians GM Marc Bergevin was in attendance for the islanders vs Blues.
The islanders don't play the Habs until January and the Habs don't play the blues until December.

I usually don't get too crazy with these things because teams scout each other all the time but I find it interesting that the General Manager himself was in attendance.

The Habs are supposedly not thrilled with their forward situation. Maybe they are looking to make an early season trade?

Any thoughts or ideas of what the teams could move with each other?

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[islesfan3913]

The only player I see as a fit is Galchenyuk. I wouldn’t give up a ton for him but I’d be interested depending on the cost.

 

[Barzilla]

Or maybe he was still in New York after the habs played the rangers? And ya know, it's his job to watch as much hockey as possible. It is "scouting" but I don't think it's anything important.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Sooooo when do we start watching flight patterns to Dallas again?

 

[WagnerGrad96]

The Habs are supposedly not thrilled with their forward situation. Maybe they are looking to make an early season trade?

Any thoughts or ideas of what the teams could move with each other?

Of the two teams, the one who will be in contention come the trade deadline is the Islanders. Montreal is on a downswing. The Isles are on an upswing.

 

[NewYorkIsles]

I would LOVE to see Galchenyuk on this young isles squad, wouldn't have to pay as much as we would have to pay for Duchene either

 

[Islanders4Cups]

Montreal has been interested and has been accused of tampering with JT.
Speculation is just starting and will run rampant this season.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

I believe we talked to them about Galchenyuk for Hamonic, and that guy is demoted to the fourth line now.

Maybe we are looking at him?

 

[CREW99AW]

I would LOVE to see Galchenyuk on this young isles squad, wouldn't have to pay as much as we would have to pay for Duchene either

That is because Duchene is an established ,top 6 nhl center.
Galenchuk is not an established center.Like Nelson and Ryan Strome ,he lacks a 200 ft game.
He does not have his coaches confidence to play center . One of the sillier comments from Habs fans is their GM/coaches hate Galenyuk (sp) and are responsible from his struggling.

I am meh on a Galenyuk (sp) trade.I would rather hold the trade chips until Sakic finally moves Duchene.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

I'm pretty meh on Galchenyuk too. Two vet coaches in a row have seen the same problems with him.

If it was a trade around Nelson and Galchenyuk, we can move Beau to center but then we are young down the middle, could be an issue. Chuck-Beau-HoSang is kinda appealing though.

 

[CREW99AW]

I believe we talked to them about Galchenyuk for Hamonic, and that guy is demoted to the fourth line now.

Maybe we are looking at him?

Bossy reported before the season started that Montreal offered Galenyuk (sp) to the nyi and had the offer rejected .
Habs fans seem to think he can be the key piece to a Tavares, Leddy ,Duchene or DeHaan trade. I do not think he brings back any of Tavares Leddy or Duchene. Maybe De Haan at the TDL if the isles are out of the playoff race.

 

[PWJunior]

I'm pretty meh on Galchenyuk too. Two vet coaches in a row have seen the same problems with him.

If it was a trade around Nelson and Galchenyuk, we can move Beau to center but then we are young down the middle, could be an issue. Chuck-Beau-HoSang is kinda appealing though.

I have concerns about Galchenyuk as well. We've had our fair share of failed top-5 picks and so we should be concerned about what is going on with him in Montreal. I'd rather stay put and see how things go to start the season.

Garth is armed with a multitude of picks in what many are describing as a strong draft. If we go down the tubes and worst case scenario happens, our 1st is insurance. Depending on how Calgary goes, we could have a second lottery ticket.

If the Isles play well, then the trading of 1sts isn't so unpalatable to bring in an upgrade.

Re-assess at the 20-game mark or so.

 

[Lame Lambert]

Nelson and a pick

 

[ekill08x]

They are scouting Tavares. Let em. I hope when JT resigns we can troll TOR and MTL hard and look back at our Tavares thread and make fun of ourselves. This fan base deserves the Belmont Arena to get approved and JT to stay. Not like we are asking for a lot here. A decent arena suited for hockey that we can call home, and for our franchise player that is begging to stay to get the news he wants so he actually will stay. At least our owners are doing everything they can. I know we're all naturally pessimistic and rightfully so but we can't say they aren't putting forth the effort needed. Progress.

 

[majormet]

Maybe they are scouting Kulemin, he could be of use to the Habs, he is of no use to the Islanders and he is a c-blocker to the youth

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Watch us get Shea Weber.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Watch us get Shea Weber.

How much would they ask for Weber? I'm assuming one of Beau/Pulock/Toews + 1st + Kuli/Clutter (our cap dump).

I left out Barzal and JHS because I'm assuming we'd all say no to that.

 

[leeroggy]

How much would they ask for Weber? I'm assuming one of Beau/Pulock/Toews + 1st + Kuli/Clutter (our cap dump).

I left out Barzal and JHS because I'm assuming we'd all say no to that.

Bye Josh . . .

Come on, this is SHEA WEBER we are talking about. Ho-Sang, Pulock, ANY of our experienced bottom 6 and a 1st and a 2nd.

This makes Leddy-Boychuck our #2 pairing, puts a big time PP shooter on the point who also plays a nasty defensive game and brings another big-time leader into the locker room. He's the perfect example of being worth far beyond his statistics.

 

[lazycop]

Man, I'd hate to get rid of Ho Sang when he's just scratching the surface but Shea Weber would instantly transform this team. Ho Sang, Pulock, 1st, 2nd.

Not trading Barzal, however.

 

[YesCubed]

Galchenyuk would be amazing. It'll probably be Pulock and a first because this organization has clearly given up on him

Maybe they are scouting Kulemin, he could be of use to the Habs, he is of no use to the Islanders and he is a c-blocker to the youth

I'd rather Kulemin play on the 4th line than our prospects.

Unfortunately Capuano 2.0 doesn't agree

 

[lazycop]

I'd be hesitant to throw Kulemin to the curb. He's played great so far and is versatile. Guy plays his ass off every night. Good teams need a guy like him, that can slot in up and down the lineup.

 

[Islanders4Cups]

Bye Josh . . .

Come on, this is SHEA WEBER we are talking about. Ho-Sang, Pulock, ANY of our experienced bottom 6 and a 1st and a 2nd.

This makes Leddy-Boychuck our #2 pairing, puts a big time PP shooter on the point who also plays a nasty defensive game and brings another big-time leader into the locker room. He's the perfect example of being worth far beyond his statistics.

Never happen. Can you imagine the backlash in Montreal?

 

[PK Cronin]

Bye Josh . . .

Come on, this is SHEA WEBER we are talking about. Ho-Sang, Pulock, ANY of our experienced bottom 6 and a 1st and a 2nd.

This makes Leddy-Boychuck our #2 pairing, puts a big time PP shooter on the point who also plays a nasty defensive game and brings another big-time leader into the locker room. He's the perfect example of being worth far beyond his statistics.

A Shea Weber that is signed to nearly $8 million per year for the next eight years. He's 32 and is past his Norris days.

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

Shea Weber, the guy signed for 9 more seasons with the 7.8 Million Dollar cap hit?

Sounds like a sound long term plan....

 

[Sheva7]

Hard pass on the JHS for Weber proposal