Friedman: Letang and the Habs: "I could see a trade match"

[MMC]

From 31 thoughts.

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[MalkinsPierogi]

Letang is sitting tonight.

 

[ole ole]

Just what the Habs need. One of the most injury prone players in the league. You think they thought Markov was injury prone. Tanger is a walking bandage. Do not want to give up anything for him.Do want him period.

 

[hockeykicker]

Adding him means they would have almost $27 million per season tied up in letang, petry, alzner and weber, for the next three seasons (barring other moves). Petry’s contract would be the first to expire, in July 2021. That’s a lot of financial concentration on the blue line.

also from friedman

 

[Empoleon8771]

Friedman also said it would be very tricky to trade Letang in season, which I agree with. I would guess that the Penguins would only move Letang if they miss the playoffs or flame out in an embarrassing way in the playoffs, which means he wouldn't be moved until the offseason.

 

[Drew311]

Makes a lot of sense actually.

 

[IceColdBear]

As a Leaf fan, I am praying that Bergevin will throw the rest of the Habs barren prospect pool away for an aging injury prone D in a last ditch attempt to make the playoffs, and save his job.

I would guess, however, that if the Pens trade him they will want players to help them now - I don't really see a fit there.

 

[Gravity]

How the bloody hell does this make sense ? Habs already have Shea Weber as a 1RD.

 

[hockeykicker]

He’s good, and everyone knows it. What makes this tricky is his health history — which includes a stroke and concussions, among other injuries. Letang’s seen several doctors/specialists outside the Penguins’ prism, so you’d have to assume any interested opponent would want access to that information. Therefore, the big question is going to be: Is this too complex for an in-season deal?

he also adds that and says maybe even detroit may want in

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

Im sure thats what MTL wants, $15+ mil in cap space between a possible suddenly injury prone and aging Weber and Letang

Weber had a broken knee cap on a seemingly harmless check from Saad a couple years back and now he seems to have a bum foot that hasnt been getting better. Would be bad news it Webers legs start breaking down and then they put Letang right behind him who is a LTIR candidate everytime he clips his toenails

 

[AmeriHab]

Only makes sense if Weber is going the other way. We’ve already got RHD

 

[webersshot]

great pick up what a PP we'll have

 

[naruto]

With the subban and sergachev trades and the price contract, habs gave up their future for the present. Letang would be another move that cements this I guess. If you believe the habs can win with this team then it would be a good move. I personally don't think Montreal is that good so I think letang would be a mistake for them.

 

[PriceIsGod]

See you all think he wont do it because he's a RD and we need a LD but let's take a look at Drouin a winger (our only position we really didn't need to fix other then goal tending) we literally we're willing to create a hole in the team for the kid and give up our biggest trade chip when we needed a center (which yes I know we still do lmao)... Honestly if we had any other GM in the league I'd say yea we probably wouldn't trade for Letang but uhh yea...

I assume when Bergevin hears a Quebecois player is available he get's giddy. I'm just praying if we make the trade it's not terrible value wise..

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Letang is sitting tonight.

That's because Letang has a lower-body-injury and is day to day.

 

[Halla]

I guess it would be for something like Petry + Galchenyuk for Letang + Hagelin?

I think the habs need to fix the hole up the middle first. Phillip Danault is a solid #3 on most teams yet he is the habs best....

 

[Fantomas]

If the Habs deal Mete for Letang I will laugh my a$$ off.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Bergevin my man! Get it done!

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Galchenyuk + Petry for Letang + Conditional 1st

Mete-Weber
Alzner-Letang
Benn/Schlemko/Jerabek

 

[Man Bear Pig]

great pick up what a PP we'll have

Yeah, now you just need a team.

 

[Shaffer]

Galchenyuk + Petry for Letang + Conditional 1st

Mete-Weber
Alzner-Letang
Benn/Schlemko/Jerabek

Lol at adding to Letang.

 

[These Are The Days]

lmfao YES YES YES!!! Bargain Bin goes dumpster diving!!

 

[BB88]

Makes a lot of sense actually.

Weber
Letang
Petry.

RD is the last thing with net they should be looking at today.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Yeah, now you just need a team.

lol Leafs fans are so cocky and they haven't won shit but the draft lottery

 

[Liferleafer]

I can't figure out why Montreal would target him....they need a center, not another RHD.