Dreger: Bergevin and Botterill in trade discussions?

[justafan22]

Dreger looks at trade possibilities for Canadiens

“Pierre LeBrun and I did a segment on SportsCentre yesterday where we talked about the possibilities, and we know that Bergevin and Jason Botterill of the Buffalo Sabres are in trade discussions for Ryan O’Reilly. You can assume that Buffalo is shooting for the moon and asking for the third pick overall, which is too steep a price for me – but I can appreciate why Botterill would ask for it.

“But when i look at the collection of second-round picks, that’s where it gets interesting. I can tell you there are people around Dallas who think that Max Pacioretty is likely going to be traded. I don’t know that to be true. We’ve speculated on the future of Max Pacioretty for how long now – a couple, three seasons. But is there a way to package a collection of picks, maybe an asset beyond Pacioretty, that closes that deal on Ryan O’Reilly. “Because when I look at the potential of available centers – veteran players, players that can step up into your lineup under contract – I don’t see it. There aren’t that many. And I wouldn’t call Ryan O’Reilly a No. 1 center in the National Hockey League, but he’s at least a No. 2 and in Montreal he could be a No. 1.” The Canadiens have four second-round picks (35, 38, 56, 62) this weekend, which could certainly become prime trade assets.

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[thewookie1]

Botterill don't you dare #### this up

 

[BB88]

Those 2nd's should hold close to no value in a trade for a player like ROR.

 

[PensandCaps]

Botterill don't you dare #### this up

He can't, he's trading with Bergevin.

 

[haseoke39]

If botterill trades ROR with Pac being the biggest piece even in a package coming back, he can fire himself immediately.

 

[habsgirl5000]

Those 2nd's should hold close to no value in a trade for a player like ROR.

they don't

 

[malcb33]

Interesting LeBrun specifically said O’Reilly isn’t a #1 C (in his opinion). Saying that he would be on Montreal is a no brainer of course, there’s #3 C’s in the league that would play on first line for Montreal.

 

[Goulet17]

I don't see how Pacioretty with one year left on his deal and a few second picks gets it done for Montreal.

 

[AvatarAang]

Interesting LeBrun specifically said O’Reilly isn’t a #1 C (in his opinion). Saying that he would be on Montreal is a no brainer of course, there’s #3 C’s in the league that would play on first line for Montreal.

He probably read all those annoying posts from sabres homers and decided to make it abundantly clear that he's not a #1C and he's not worth 3rd overall.

 

[Dbrownss]

This will be an amazing race to see who f***s this trade up lol. Is it possible for a lose/lose scenario?

 

[Bazeek]

I could definitely see Buffalo going for Pacioretty. It even makes some sense for them to extend him. But I'll be flabbergasted if they give up O'Reilly for him.

 

[TMLeafs18]

If the 3rd overall isn’t involved Montreal is going to lose something solid off the roster whether it’s

Buf - Ryan O’Rielly

Mtl - Pacioretty, Poehling, Mtls 2nd rd pick 2018

This would be solid value for both teams in my mind. I’m sure Gallagher makes more sense for Buffalo due to his age but I’m not sure Montreal would go for it.

 

[SEALBound]

Drouin
Domi
ROR

Seems expensive for your new 3C...

That said though, Tkachuk or Zadina would be a nice get for Buffalo to stick next to Eichel.

 

[NobleSix]

Sabres fans should be downright stoked that their GM is in trade discussions with Bergevin. Its an automatic win, zero risk move.

 

[The Burdened]

Pacioretty + 2 2nd's would get it done.

Although if I'm Montreal IDK if I give that much for a guy who has said he hast lost his passion for the game.

 

[Dbrownss]

I could definitely see Buffalo going for Pacioretty. It even makes some sense for them to extend him. But I'll be flabbergasted if they give up O'Reilly for him.

How so? I've read that if the Sabres move ROR it's because he wont fit their long term core. Pacioretty is older. Moving ROR and bringing in Max doesn't make much sense

 

[junyab]

Wait, ROR is still a 60pt center right? Did I miss something?

 

[BB88]

I could definitely see Buffalo going for Pacioretty. It even makes some sense for them to extend him. But I'll be flabbergasted if they give up O'Reilly for him.

Eichel/Dahlin/Mitt on their RFA contracts, 13M+ tied to Okposo+Pac post prime, that's an easy way to run your team into trouble.

 

[CaptPantalones]

If the 3rd overall isn’t involved Montreal is going to lose something solid off the roster whether it’s

Buf - Ryan O’Rielly

Mtl - Pacioretty, Poehling, Mtls 2nd rd pick 2018

This would be solid value for both teams in my mind. I’m sure Gallagher makes more sense for Buffalo due to his age but I’m not sure Montreal would go for it.

Add another of their 2nds and i could live with that return.

 

[Fjordy]

Botterill will be a complete clown if he sells ROR for Paciorrety, why he so clung to him and how it will help Buffalo. Then it is better to trade ROR to another team or keep in Buffalo.

 

[Habsawce]

Bergevin is a moron. Botterill will offer O'Reilly for Pacioretty and he'll ask for Eichel or no deal. Nothing will happen, our GM is f***ing Pejorative Slured.

 

[57special]

If botterill trades ROR with Pac being the biggest piece even in a package coming back, he can fire himself immediately.

Well, technically speaking the #3oa isn't a player.

 

[Habsawce]

Add another of their 2nds and i could live with that return.

Don't be ridiculous. A 35 goal scoring winger, 1st round centre prospect on the rise and 2 2nds is ridiculous for a second line centre. C'mon man.

 

[normaliswear]

Pacioretty should not be any part of a ROR deal. The Sabres best players are 21, 19, and about to be 18. Young players like Mete, Poehling, Scherbak, Juulsen and picks in some combo would be the basis of a trade.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

inb4 Drouin for Girgensons