Eklund Rumor: Eklund More Answers Today...But First Canadiens and Islanders Pursuing....

[broncs918]

Lmao ....what’s the percent of true Eklund rumors? 5%?
Will have an update this afternoon answering the remaining readers questions, but first...

This morning I just got off the phone with my best Sens source and he is hearing Pageau and Duclair are both being pursued HEAVILY by the Islanders and Canadiens...It is even possible that BOTH players could be moved together...more on this is in a bit...

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[LeonDraisaitl]

I feel like if you go to his website and take his rumours to another site you shouldn’t be able to constantly trash him. I mean it’s annoying on his part but it’s working

 

[Comely]

Why in gods name would the Sens move Duclair? He will likely be cheaper to re-sign then many RFAs who score at the rate he has based on his desire to just have a stable NHL gig, hes also probably a little tired of moving by now. I mean I get the Pageau rumors I would like to keep him but he is a UFA.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Why wouldn't OTT keep Duclair if he signs a reasonable deal?
Move Pageau for sure but they aren't that far off making playoffs so keep some of the good players.

 

[shortfuze]

What’s the point of laughing at eklunds rumours and how many trades he gets right and then turning around and posting it somewhere else?

 

[Baksfamous112]

Habs are digging themselves in a hole that will be hard to climb from. With Drouin, Gallagher, Byron amongst the many injured players, I don’t see them buying UFA at this point. Hell, even Bergevin said himself a week and a half ago that he wouldn’t sell future to make the playoffs

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

I don't get the point of the "I know it's Eklund but..." type preface when sharing his rumors.

If you think he's a bad source then don't share it.

 

[YP44]

Why wouldn't OTT keep Duclair if he signs a reasonable deal?
Move Pageau for sure but they aren't that far off making playoffs so keep some of the good players.

Sell high?

 

[Benstheman]

Habs are now gunning for Lafrenière-Byfield.

stop this rental non sense.

 

[General Fanager]

Habs are in no position to buy at the deadline...

They are 12th in the east right now and 23 overall. They have lost a few in a row with a bunch of really tough games coming up. They are 5-6 losses away from being sellers......

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Sell high?

I get it but look at picks the next few years. They can even afford to move some of those picks for another proven talent, whether on forward or defense.


Add another couple if JGP is moved. Duclair seems to be finally becoming a top 6 player. Now maybe gifting him a big deal for one career year may be worrisome but at some point, OTT needs to keep players in their prime and he looks to be back on track.
Don't see why OTT can't nab a playoff spot next year with some tweaks.

 

[YP44]

I get it but look at picks the next few years. They can even afford to move some of those picks for another proven talent, whether on forward or defense.
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Add another couple if JGP is moved. Duclair seems to be finally becoming a top 6 player. Now maybe gifting him a big deal for one career year may be worrisome but at some point, OTT needs to keep players in their prime and he looks to be back on track.
Don't see why OTT can't nab a playoff spot next year with some tweaks.

I hear ya. I guess it all depends on what is actually offered and also what sort of contract is Duclair looking for. If I was Ottawa I would be more concerned with keeping him on a low term deal

 

[habamillions]

Montreal would be stupid to trade picks and prospects for guys like pageau and duclair. They dont make the habs any better. Just ride out the season as is.

 

[Steeler23]

Duclair could make SOME sense from Montreal POV, since we need scoring and he's only 24. Plus the fact he have chemistry with Domi. And we are short on the RW (if Suzuki return to C and when Armia-Gallagher are healthy).

That being said, we would buy very high on him (on pace for 40 goals and 60 pts) and the price wouldn't make much sense for Mtl. And add to this that we would be the one stuck with signing him to a new contract, which won't be cheap.

If the price is right, I'm not against it, while it's not a rental, he fits the core and would be a nice add for the next seasons. But I can't imagine him being traded for anything short of an "overpayment".

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

How much will Pageau demand next contract??.. sens should do what they can to keep him.... cant just trade away any player that actually is good on this team

Sens have some good young pieces... Pageau types are the perfect players to have with the youth

 

[Torontoborn]

Montreal would be stupid to trade picks and prospects for guys like pageau and duclair. They dont make the habs any better. Just ride out the season as is.

Well.... MB is the GM afterall, I am sure he would do what it takes to save his job if it's on the line.

 

[DEANYOUNGBLOOD17]

Montreal will be sellers not buyers by Feb..... The draft is in Montreal and they already have 8 picks in the first 125 selections(4rounds)....

 

[Mackiaveli]

Duclair

Canadiens

If Bergevin trades for a player who actively WANTED to play in Montreal, is FROM Montreal, and could have been had FOR FREE a few months ago .... I would be happy. But he should be fired.

Duclair to Montreal was an obvious decision as a free agent because he's from Montreal and Max Domi is one of his best friends. Bergevin passed, but now wants to circle back?

Its an Eklund rumour, so it makes me feel better knowing its not true at all but jesus I can't even imagine lol

 

[HOPE]

wouldn't mind to buy Duclair at a fair price, if we sell high on Tatar at the deadline.

 

[405Exit]

Why wouldn't OTT keep Duclair if he signs a reasonable deal?
Move Pageau for sure but they aren't that far off making playoffs so keep some of the good players.

This is what I’m saying. Ottawa is definitely in the bubble team discussion for the playoffs. Moving Duclair seems to defeat that purpose.