I guess it is true. Most of you guys in the east never watch the west coast games because you're in bed. The Sedins would instantly upgrade our top 6 in a huge way and would pair amazingly with Gallagher. They have enough left in the tank to be big additions. We have a hole at 2C and don't really a true 2nd line LW either. The Sedins solve both.
The return likely wouldn't be what Canucks fans would hope for if they are ever dealt. It'd be hard to find a team able to take on both even with salary retention. We are one of the few teams who could as we approach the deadline. It's definitely worth exploring. We have futures to deal, I'm fine trading picks and prospects but I would just keep Sergachev/McCarron/Juulsen off the table.
What I suggested for Tavares was two 1st rounders, two 2nd rounders, with Islanders sending Tavares and then something to help balance the cap a little. Either a little of salary retained, or taking on Desharnais.
Habs : 2017 1st, scherbak, plekanec, deharnais, 2 seconds in 2018. Maybe add hudon
Canucks : the sedins both at 50% retuained.
2 sedins at 50% retained is 1 more million then plekanec
The most likely and most realistic center Montreal gets at the deadline is Martin Hanzal,he's on a team that will not make the playoffs,last year of his contract and he brings what Montreal needs big center 6'6 and 56% on faceoffs,if there is a blockbuster deal it is most likely to happen in the off season,especially if Carey Price does not sign the 8 year max deal he will be offered this summer,if he and his wife who are both from the West,if they choose to live in the West to be closer to their families,and that is a real possibility.
Radulov need a new contract next year.
Galchenyuk is in line for a very good raise.
Markov...still 11pts in 16 games so far. No contract.
We have to get at least 4 depth players (#2 goalie, 4th liners...)
Habs have $23M available for next summer (Make that $25M with the inflation).
Plekanec and or Emelin need to be included in any kind of deal for the Sedins.
Having said that, i like the idea of having $25M and no less next summer to get everybody under contract.
Radulov need a new contract next year.
Galchenyuk is in line for a very good raise.
Markov...still 11pts in 16 games so far. No contract.
We have to get at least 4 depth players (#2 goalie, 4th liners...)
Habs have $23M available for next summer (Make that $25M with the inflation).
Plekanec and or Emelin need to be included in any kind of deal for the Sedins.
Having said that, i like the idea of having $25M and no less next summer to get everybody under contract.
I think Price will end up in Colorado, if things don't pan out with the Hab's or maybe the Flames.
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One player I'd like to see us go after is Haydn Fleury from the Hurricanes, 7th overall pick a couple of years ago, should slot in nicely as a 2nd pairing guy, he's getting close to being NHL ready.
If Danault keeps developing this year he may either a) solve some of our C issues or b) bring enough value to be an asset in a package to upgrade our C position.
Habs trade Patch & 1st round pick to the Oilers for Draisaitl. 1st round pick has to be given to the Oilers for the 6 years age difference. Oilers get a 30+ LW goal scorer to play on that 2nd line and the Habs get a future 2nd line center and someone who can also play LW this season.
I like the idea of Anders Lee. Big body, quite physical. Doesn't put up huge points but he's very useful in front of the net, especially on the PP.