Proposal: Habs wheeling and dealing at deadline

[Qwijibo]

Yeah.

I could imagine one of Dvorak, Allen, Kovacevic, Savard getting moved, as well, but not several of them.

If someone wants to give a 5th for Pearson, he's all theirs.

Yeah. There may be another move. But I doubt they do anywhere near what the other poster was suggesting

 

[Bouboumaster]

Josh Anderson is 2 ppg in the last 2, just saying

 

[Scintillating10]

Nope. Won't be that active. Of the guys you listed only Monahan is on an expiring contract (which makes him a trade deadline candidate). Montreal will likely move a goalie at some point. Beyond that i dont see them doing much at the deadline.

I think chance they may re-sign Monahan. He's been playing solid hockey. Considering he plays with Anderson and Evans. On pace for 24 goals, a big third line center who's a faceoff artist will cost a lot for us to replace.

I hope they move a defense man because it's jammed up on Blueline. Wifi in minors and Harris due back. Plus either Savard or Monahan will fetch overpayment. Gives Wifi some development time plus returns core youth.

 

[ole ole]

I predict Habs move Allen, Monahan, Armia, Matheson. Return will be 2 - first round picks, a 3rd round pick and a solid prospect. Habs free up 10 million for next summer. Offer a big name UFA or take contract from another team.

A third for Allen, he's decent backup. A 3rd for cup contender to have depth in net is cheap. They can flip him in summer. Monahan a first. He's playing like his Calgary days. Matheson probably a Toffoli type return. A first and solid prospect. Armia is NHL caliber player. Trade him for AHL depth at center.

Please remember this is 1 Hab fans expecting all these 1st. Not all of us.

 

[Scintillating10]

Please remember this is 1 Hab fans expecting all these 1st. Not all of us.

Just the smart ones

 

[Qwijibo]

Just the smart ones

Just the ones with unrealistic expectations who will inevitably be disappointed and call for Hughes head because he didn't deliver

 

[Scintillating10]

Just the ones with unrealistic expectations who will inevitably be disappointed and call for Hughes head because he didn't deliver

You wish

 

[Qwijibo]

You wish

I wish? I wish what exactly? I'm a Montreal fan with realistic expectations. And they don't involve trading away 4-5 roster players and coming away with a haul of high draft picks and blue chip prospects. Lol

 

[pth2]

Please remember this is 1 Hab fans expecting all these 1st. Not all of us.

And even the guys who might return a 1st, in terms of value, might well return 1st round value (prospect, 2nd rounder, etc.) Lehkonen fetched 1st round value without returning an actual 1st round pick.

For the record, I think Savard at 50% and Monahan are the two who *might* have that kind of value. It's also possible neither gets moved.

 

[Scintillating10]

And even the guys who might return a 1st, in terms of value, might well return 1st round value (prospect, 2nd rounder, etc.) Lehkonen fetched 1st round value without returning an actual 1st round pick.

For the record, I think Savard at 50% and Monahan are the two who *might* have that kind of value. It's also possible neither gets moved.

Reports are Habs trying to re-sign Monahan.

 

[Flair Hay]

Matheson really impressed me when we played the Habs this week. That guy seems like a legit top pair calibre guy that would help the right team for a 1st

 

[Scintillating10]

Matheson really impressed me when we played the Habs this week. That guy seems like a legit top pair calibre guy that would help the right team for a 1st

Habs be asking more than a first for Matheson. Holding on a first and solid prospect. A Toffoli type return.

 

[Egresch]

Matheson really impressed me when we played the Habs this week. That guy seems like a legit top pair calibre guy that would help the right team for a 1st

I think his value is very high for Montreal. He can eat a lot of minutes and cover the development of young Ds. He is local guy for Quebec which adds slight premium. I think one more year and he will be traded once Guhle, Struble, Xhekaj and Hutson are ready to step up on the left side of D.

 

[JRichard]

Matheson really impressed me when we played the Habs this week. That guy seems like a legit top pair calibre guy that would help the right team for a 1st

Kind of pp specialist, more than half his pts on pp, Mtl drawing a lot of calls (5th most) playing 25 mins a game (7th in whole league).
Yet never got 35 pts.
4 mins + of pp toi per game is Makar or Josi, 80-90 pts players. Fox, Hedman get less ice.

Must impact numbers a tiny little.

 

[alasania94]

Kind of pp specialist, more than half his pts on pp, Mtl drawing a lot of calls (5th most) playing 25 mins a game (7th in whole league).
Yet never got 35 pts.
4 mins + of pp toi per game is Makar or Josi, 80-90 pts players. Fox, Hedman get less ice.

Must impact numbers a tiny little.

I mean i know pace is not the best thing to look at but last two years combined:

13 goals / 42 assists / 55 points in 79 games

 

[Hookslide]

I wish? I wish what exactly? I'm a Montreal fan with realistic expectations. And they don't involve trading away 4-5 roster players and coming away with a haul of high draft picks and blue chip prospects. Lol

Ok realistic, Montreal, fan what would they want for Anderson ,from the Bruins and would they retain?

 

[Qwijibo]

Ok realistic, Montreal, fan what would they want for Anderson ,from the Bruins and would they retain?

Hughes and MSL are both high on Anderson and Hughes reportedly turned down offers including a 1st last season. it's not like they're shopping him or even looking to move him so I can't imagine a scenario where they retain on a contract that has 3+ years left on it.

As far as what they'd want from a divisional rival that they have seldom dealt with in the cap Era. No idea. I don't really think there's a deal to be made if the Bruins are needing retention

 

[Hookslide]

Hughes and MSL are both high on Anderson and Hughes reportedly turned down offers including a 1st last season. it's not like they're shopping him or even looking to move him so I can't imagine a scenario where they retain on a contract that has 3+ years left on it.

As far as what they'd want from a divisional rival that they have seldom dealt with in the cap Era. No idea. I don't really think there's a deal to be made if the Bruins are needing retention

I agree those two teams making a deal, would also be historic, but I asked out curiosity.

 

[Qwijibo]

I agree those two teams making a deal, would also be historic, but I asked out curiosity.

Montreal's long-term needs are kinda tough to nail.down right now. They still don't know exactly what they hacevin Dach/Newhook/Slafkovsky. There's reason to be optimistic about all those guys but injury and age/inexperience (in Slafkovsky"s case) mean there's still big question marks. They have a ton of NHL ready or close to ready D. Which ones will take the step, again, hard to know. Beyond dealing with the goaltending issue and the upcoming pending ufa's I suspect Montreal will be in a bit of a holding pattern with regards to big moves until they have a clearer picture on those two fronts. So I honestly dont know what a Anderson to Boston deal could possibly look like

 

[Hookslide]

Montreal's long-term needs are kinda tough to nail.down right now. They still don't know exactly what they hacevin Dach/Newhook/Slafkovsky. There's reason to be optimistic about all those guys but injury and age/inexperience (in Slafkovsky"s case) mean there's still big question marks. They have a ton of NHL ready or close to ready D. Which ones will take the step, again, hard to know. Beyond dealing with the goaltending issue and the upcoming pending ufa's I suspect Montreal will be in a bit of a holding pattern with regards to big moves until they have a clearer picture on those two fronts. So I honestly dont know what a Anderson to Boston deal could possibly look like

I have no idea that is why I, asked, makes for interesting conversation though.

 

[pth2]

I have no idea that is why I, asked, makes for interesting conversation though.

Retention would make it a non starter, though Montreal could take back contracts if required.

I think the key Montreal need is young forwards with upside. Management seems open to getting kids and letting them develop into whatever their potential is, so it's not so much a specific position/role they need to fill, just having likely top 9 players, and possible eventual top 6 forwards, to add to the current group.

 

[Hookslide]

Retention would make it a non starter, though Montreal could take back contracts if required.

I think the key Montreal need is young forwards with upside. Management seems open to getting kids and letting them develop into whatever their potential is, so it's not so much a specific position/role they need to fill, just having likely top 9 players, and possible eventual top 6 forwards, to add to the current group.

Lysell! type

 

[Voight]

I predict Habs move Allen, Monahan, Armia, Matheson. Return will be 2 - first round picks, a 3rd round pick and a solid prospect. Habs free up 10 million for next summer. Offer a big name UFA or take contract from another team.

A third for Allen, he's decent backup. A 3rd for cup contender to have depth in net is cheap. They can flip him in summer. Monahan a first. He's playing like his Calgary days. Matheson probably a Toffoli type return. A first and solid prospect. Armia is NHL caliber player. Trade him for AHL depth at center.

Hughes and MSL are both high on Anderson and Hughes reportedly turned down offers including a 1st last season. it's not like they're shopping him or even looking to move him so I can't imagine a scenario where they retain on a contract that has 3+ years left on it.

As far as what they'd want from a divisional rival that they have seldom dealt with in the cap Era. No idea. I don't really think there's a deal to be made if the Bruins are needing retention

Habs fans love repeating this, but the only source is a tweet from Hughes pal LeBrun.

 

[pth2]

Lysell! type

Perhaps. I try to avoid naming prospects on other teams since fanbases can have very strong opinions on their prospects.

 

[Qwijibo]

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Habs fans love repeating this, but the only source is a tweet from Hughes pal LeBrun.

That's why is said REPORTEDLY. Regardless. Both HUghes and MSL have publicly stated how much they like what Anderson brings to the team .