Speculation: Who do you think is traded during the off-season?

[Fatass]

if i was a betting man i would easily bet against that Hutson his simply not ready yet and theres no reason to rush him neither he will be in Laval next season just like they did with Mailloux

Has Hutson signed yet?

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

He sure will play is 9 games at minimum. and if he does well he will stay.
My guess is he's playing at least 45 games next year. if not more.

If Hutson ends up signing this offseason, there is no chance he plays that many games in the NHL next year. He's been unbelievable in the NCAA but will be in the AHL all year next season.

Training camp, exhibition games and then AHL all year. It will be a massive jump for him going from college to the pros and he will need time and patience at the pro level.

Absolutely zero reason to try to rush him

 

[Voight]

Seth Jones

Gaudreau or Laine, one of them will probably go

Nicklas Backström probably bought out

Jeff Skinner

Pierre-Luc Dubois

Owen Power

Doubt it. That would leave the Capitals with a cap hit, vs LTIR'ing him until his deals done.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Has Hutson signed yet?

No hes currently in the frozen four but Hughes already confirmed that he will sign him once his season ends

 

[Lockin17]

If Hutson ends up signing this offseason, there is no chance he plays that many games in the NHL next year. He's been unbelievable in the NCAA but will be in the AHL all year next season.

Training camp, exhibition games and then AHL all year. It will be a massive jump for him going from college to the pros and he will need time and patience at the pro level.

Absolutely zero reason to try to rush him

Makar did jumped in right away, in the playoff too..
Same age, Hutson have better stats....
Why can't Hutson not jump in the NHL right away.

 

[Chose]

I would also let Hutson develop in the AHL.
The bigger reason might be because of the abondance of LHD in MTL.
It certainly wouldn't hurt to let him develop one year there... Maybe bui;lding a chemistry with Reinbacher there too. No rush for them.

 

[captainpaxil]

If the flyers are serious about rebuilding konecny will return enough to kick-start things

 

[Lockin17]

I would also let Hutson develop in the AHL.
The bigger reason might be because of the abondance of LHD in MTL.
It certainly wouldn't hurt to let him develop one year there... Maybe bui;lding a chemistry with Reinbacher there too. No rush for them.

Good point there about playing him with Reinbacher for a full year.

 

[Whalers Fan]

Has Hutson signed yet?

He cannot sign yet. Boston University is still playing in the Frozen Four.

I would also let Hutson develop in the AHL.
The bigger reason might be because of the abondance of LHD in MTL.
It certainly wouldn't hurt to let him develop one year there... Maybe bui;lding a chemistry with Reinbacher there too. No rush for them.

Yes, no need to rush Hutson or Reinbacher. The Habs have some young defensemen who will be waiver-eligible next season, while these two are exempt. Both need some development time anyway.

 

[Chose]

He cannot sign yet. Boston University is still playing in the Frozen Four.


Yes, no need to rush Hutson or Reinbacher. The Habs have some young defensemen who will be waiver-eligible next season, while these two are exempt. Both need some development time anyway.

It would also be a good thing to provide experience/value to Barron (will have to go through waivers if he were to be sent down), Struble, etc...

 

[f7ben]

Didn’t Dubas sign Sullivan to a 3 year extension?

No way Sullivan is worse than Hynes and Evason

 

[pth2]

Makar did jumped in right away, in the playoff too..
Same age, Hutson have better stats....
Why can't Hutson not jump in the NHL right away.

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There's no reason to think Hutson will be that good, that fast.... his skating apparently isn't on the same level. Makar is the exceptional player, not the guy we should expect because of a few common traits.

Maybe he surprises us, but you definitely don't trade Matheson thinking a guy still in college will take over his role.

At the very, very most, Hutson surprises, makes the team as a 3d pairing PP specialist, and maybe Barron gets traded for peanuts to make room for him...

 

[DJJones]

Chances of Zegras being moved are probably as close to the chances of Ducks landing the #1 pick... nearly 0

But the chances Ducks get the #1 spot is pretty good...

 

[McDonald19]

But the chances Ducks get the #1 spot is pretty good...

Ignore the odds, the Ducks always get screwed in the lottery.

 

[Guttersniped]

Makar did jumped in right away, in the playoff too..
Same age, Hutson have better stats....
Why can't Hutson not jump in the NHL right away.

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Is this to show Makar’s comparative size?

Here’s Makar at the 2018 U20 WJC


Here’s Hutson at the 2024 U20 WJC


Makar was bigger, and he stayed in school after that U20, remember he started college late.

Hutson is very talented kid, but I wouldn’t use Makar as a measuring stick, he’s exceptionally good.

 

[torniojaws]

Not possible. You can only buy out healthy players. Besides, what’s the point? He is LTIR done anyway

In the interviews, it sounds kind of like he is planning to return for next season.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

In the interviews, it sounds kind of like he is planning to return for next season.

He's hoping to return next season, not planning. The Caps and Caps media are absolutely speaking about him like he's retired. It just won't be formalized until the contract expires.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

For shits and gigs:

PLD
Tavares (in order to re-up Marner)

And the big one:

Crosby

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

I don’t see zegras being moved, since his return he’s been our best player(which is consistent to the rest of the season)…. Only way is if we win the lottery then maybe…. But if a team wants him they are going to have to pay a premium

None of those silly Montreal offers

I think it would take a very good package to get him, probably including Montreal's 1st this year if it is them. But if he's seeming like a fit now then maybe you are right that he won't be moved

 

[dgibb10]

Matheson for a young prospect is likely to go this summer.

Ghule
Wifi
Hutson
Struble
Are ready to take over the left side next year

Teams don't make their entire defensive core 22 years old

 

[Whalers Fan]

Teams don't make their entire defensive core 22 years old

Agreed. I doubt that Matheson is going anywhere this off-season, barring an offer that blows the Habs away.

 

[dgibb10]

Agreed. I doubt that Matheson is going anywhere this off-season, barring an offer that blows the Habs away.

Even right now only the Sharks (and I guess NJD by necessity, but their plan was to have Nemec delay a year in the AHL before Hamilton got hurt) are giving as many minutes to young guys.

Shockingly, the Sharks and Montreal give up more expected goals than any other team in the league

Brutal for development to just send out 6 22 year olds to get caved in every night.

 

[BHawk21]

Clayton Keller has to finally ask out of that mess doesnt he?

 

[lwvs84]

But the chances Ducks get the #1 spot is pretty good...

There are certain franchises that have all the good luck and certain ones that have all the bad luck. Ducks have all the bad luck.

 

[Schemp]

Clayton Keller has to finally ask out of that mess doesnt he?

WHY?