Value of: RHD Justin Barron

[Jared Dunn]

As an Oilers fan, Ceci isn't an offensive guy OR a defensive guy. he's kinda just.... a guy. He won't hurt you as your #4, but he won't really help you either.

That's kinda exactly what I mean lol. He came in expected to be an OFD and the skating just wasn't good enough but he's settled into being a perfectly acceptable "guy". I'm pretty confident with Barron's size and passing ability he'll be an NHLer but I don't think he's good enough at anything to be more than "fine I guess"

 

[Guess]

he might bust not a fan of his progress atm but at the time he was viewed as a good prospect

Upon learning of the trade, Crosby said, 'I never would have done this if I were the Avalanche. This kid here, he's a real hockey player. He's ready to play in the NHL and he's going to be a good player." - Sidney Crosby

If Barron doesnt work out for us oh well it could happen with any prospect even the player we would of drafted with that 1st round pick but we all liked the trade at the time so i wont blame Hughes over it

Trade him to Pittsburgh!

 

[Lockin17]

Habs should look into a swap with LA's Kaliyev.

yes that would be a great swap, not sure LA likes the ideal though.

 

[Lockin17]

Trade him to Pittsburgh!

For PITT 2nd 2024, sure done deal

 

[pth2]

For PITT 2nd 2024, sure done deal

I'm not sure Montreal is willing to give up on him... but if Reinbacher and Hutson both look good from now until the end of the year, a high 2nd might be an offer to consider.

 

[viceroy]

Problem for Barron is that he's being squeezed out. Next season the Habs RD should be Guhle, Savard and one of Kovasevic or Harris.

First off I want Guhle back on the Left and Harris nowhere near that side either. I'd like Savard, Kovacevic and one of Barron or Mailloux on the Right. No way should Reinbacher or even Hutson be gifted with a spot on the big club. Let them earn it.

 

[John Mandalorian]

...or what Avs fans thought of Lehkonen (or his value) before he played for Colorado

Mostly receptive. HFAvs was aware of him and he was characterized as a player that's similar to Nichushkin, who was already established on the Avs at that point.

The Avs analytics people had won trust with Avs fans by that time because of their success when pounding the table for Nichushkin.

 

[mrinsane]

Kaliyev for Barron swap

 

[Deebs]

Kaliyev for Barron swap

This has me intrigued. If there was an extension signed by AK I believe I could be persuaded.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Kaliyev for Barron swap

Doughty-Clarke-Spence down the right if the Kings decide to let Roy go. Don't see the desire for LA

 

[bernmeister]

Still waiting for MON fans to post something reasonable from Rs in currency I can live with.

 

[Kosseca]

First off I want Guhle back on the Left and Harris nowhere near that side either. I'd like Savard, Kovacevic and one of Barron or Mailloux on the Right. No way should Reinbacher or even Hutson be gifted with a spot on the big club. Let them earn it.

Similar to Reinbacher and Hutson, Barron has to earn his spot next year too. Right now, he would not take the spot of one of the current RD in the NHL. I also think that Guhle should play LD and I would prefer see Harris being traded then play RD. I like Mailloux's progression this year, but again, he must earn his place in the NHL.

I dont think Habs have to sell him low, but they can afford to trade him to patch other holes in the roster if their is an opportunity.

 

[JLo217]

The one things Habs have are solid dmen prospects, and Barron feels like the odd man among them

Any takers?

Thanks for Lehky!

 

[Bouboumaster]

Thanks for Lehky!

This trade suck

 

[viceroy]

Thanks for Lehky!

So will you admit that Habs' fans were correct? That we actually have a pretty decent idea of the quality of our players?

I won't hold my breath.

 

[HuGo Sham]

Mostly receptive. HFAvs was aware of him and he was characterized as a player that's similar to Nichushkin, who was already established on the Avs at that point.

The Avs analytics people had won trust with Avs fans by that time because of their success when pounding the table for Nichushkin.

Not sure I'm buying this John. Especially on here

 

[Hins77]

Thanks for Lehky!

Lehkonen. Is 28 years old, a good middle six player. But the reality is if Montreal want, they could find another lehky next summer on UFA market. Thanks for Barron back in the days, and your 2nd this year..

 

[JLo217]

So will you admit that Habs' fans were correct? That we actually have a pretty decent idea of the quality of our players?

I won't hold my breath.

Huh? I don't know what you're getting at. I'm just saying he's a great addition on the Avs.

 

[Voight]

 

[dgibb10]

Lehkonen. Is 28 years old, a good middle six player. But the reality is if Montreal want, they could find another lehky next summer on UFA market. Thanks for Barron back in the days, and your 2nd this year..

If you try and find a Lehkonen in UFA its gonna cost you 6+ million AAV

 

[Hins77]

If you try and find a Lehkonen in UFA its gonna cost you 6+ million AAV

I doubt a guy like Jake Debrusk is gonna ask for 6 millions and +.

 

[PAZ]

Lehkonen. Is 28 years old, a good middle six player. But the reality is if Montreal want, they could find another lehky next summer on UFA market. Thanks for Barron back in the days, and your 2nd this year..

Since being traded to Colorado, Lehkonen has 84 pts in 112 games and averages 19 minutes a night on a cup contender. And that's not even noting his defensive metrics or ability to score clutch goals.

It's a bit disingenuous to call him a good middle six player. Just because Montreal underutilized and underappreciated him doesn't mean that's all he is.

 

[Hins77]

Since being traded to Colorado, Lehkonen has 84 pts in 112 games and averages 19 minutes a night on a cup contender. And that's not even noting his defensive metrics or ability to score clutch goals.

It's a bit disingenuous to call him a good middle six player. Just because Montreal underutilized and underappreciated him doesn't mean that's all he is.

who were his line teammates? Lehky is a reliable complementary piece. But teams won’t give more than a late first for that kind of guy. I answered to the reaction that montreal been fleeced by Colorado. No way, lol. I liked Lehky back in the days, but Barron had good potential and still have

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Since being traded to Colorado, Lehkonen has 84 pts in 112 games and averages 19 minutes a night on a cup contender. And that's not even noting his defensive metrics or ability to score clutch goals.

It's a bit disingenuous to call him a good middle six player. Just because Montreal underutilized and underappreciated him doesn't mean that's all he is.

Montreal didn't underutilize him. Going into that TDL it was Avs fans and non Habs fans that underappreciated him and dare i say clueless about what he brought to the table. It was Habs fans that were singing the virutes of Lehky.

Lehky is exactly what he is/was for the Habs, just on a much better team with better linemates.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Montreal didn't underutilize him. Going into that TDL it was Avs fans and non Habs fans that underappreciated him and dare i say clueless about what he brought to the table. It was Habs fans that were singing the virutes of Lehky.

Lehky is exactly what he is/was for the Habs, just on a much better team with better linemates.

Uh montreal was using lehkonen for only 15 mins a night and he goes to a much stronger team and gets 19-20 mins. His coaches in montreal were morons gifting minutes to underdeserving scrubs.