Friedman: Habs interested in Alex Wennberg

[Patagonia]

Then Tuch is 3rd line RW? At some point, Montreal will need to move out salary...

Really interesting FA day. Possibly franchise altering.

LVK are cutting salaries and wouldn’t be interested in swapping similar (new deal) salaried players.

 

[Michoulicious]

LVK are cutting salaries and wouldn’t be interested in swapping similar (new deal) salaried players.

Exactly.

Vegas wants Pietro. Let's see if they get him first.

 

[yianik]

I dont know why people are assuming KK and Suzuki will play as C in the top 3 lines. Coach and GM want the play offs so Julien will play the guys where he thinks will give us the best chance to win, and the hell with development. Wennberg is defensively sound so he could provide insulation for the young guys if needed. I mean, we have 3 of our current centres with just 1 and 2 years of some NHL experience.

 

[vHAB]

AL?

Lafreniere most likely

 

[Patagonia]

Exactly.

Vegas wants Pietro. Let's see if they get him first.

MB is nuts to be interested in Wennberg, resulting in trading the far superior Danault. I love to have Danault on the AVs, but after paying Anderson to that huge deal no excuse they can’t afford his demands.

 

[Foppberg]

AL?

Alexis lafraranana whatever. Woulda been cool to see Montreal have a French superstar again.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Avs will take Danault off your hands for Timmins.

Why would we take on an injury liability like Timmins? Our rhd side is covered with Fleury and Juulsen battling for the final spot. Romanov may also play right side.

Timmins is the last thing we need. Danault won’t be traded for damaged goods and for a dman we don’t need.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

True. Maybe Danault to Vegas for Tuch since Stastny is gone and Montreal drafted the younger Tuch?

Habs can’t trade Danault. That would idiotic relying in two kids (Suzuki and KK) in a pressure packed environment.

I don’t see interest in Wennberg unless it is for left wing.

 

[ottawa]

Makes no sense to acquire one player and trade the much better player away because of that.

It's forward thinking...we can't afford Danault at a 5m+ contract to play 3C...trade him while his value is high

 

[Patagonia]

Habs can’t trade Danault. That would idiotic relying in two kids (Suzuki and KK) in a pressure packed environment.

I don’t see interest in Wennberg unless it is for left wing.

You're finally correct, AVs keep Timmins and offer a healthy upgrade Jost for Danault

 

[Junohockeyfan]

You're finally correct, AVs keep Timmins and offer a healthy upgrade Jost for Danault

That changes everything. Jost is the new Bracco of these boards! lol

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

I dont know why people are assuming KK and Suzuki will play as C in the top 3 lines. Coach and GM want the play offs so Julien will play the guys where he thinks will give us the best chance to win, and the hell with development. Wennberg is defensively sound so he could provide insulation for the young guys if needed. I mean, we have 3 of our current centres with just 1 and 2 years of some NHL experience.

How can Wenneberg be defensively sound when he is afraid to go in the corners. According to Jackets fans he plays like a 5 ft 3 inch player since the Wilson cheapshot.

 

[Patagonia]

How can Wenneberg be defensively sound when he is afraid to go in the corners. According to Jackets fans he plays like a 5 ft 3 inch player since the Wilson cheapshot.

From my understanding, he is a very good defensive player. He is paid for his offense which seemed to have disappeared after signing the big extension. CBJ expected a 1C/2C role, but likely more suited to 3C. Not sure why the Habs would have any interest with Danault. I expected him to join the AVs with a need for defensive 3C.

 

[yianik]

How can Wenneberg be defensively sound when he is afraid to go in the corners. According to Jackets fans he plays like a 5 ft 3 inch player since the Wilson cheapshot.

He's a Swede who doesnt score much, so just figured. Wrong I guess