To Montréal :
Keith Yandle, 27, 5,75 until 2016, would be the partner of PK Subban
To Phoenix :
Tomas Plekanec : 31, 5M until 2016, would be the #1 C between Doan and Boedker
Pure speculation...but i want to hear your thoughts
The Habs trading Plekanec to fill a spot on defence could leave them with a bigger hole on defence. As Plekanec is the center that plays against all the #1 centers for the opposing teams in a shutdown role he and Boston's Bergeron are the two best in the NHL IMHO.
Eller has been playing much the same role on the Habs 3rd line, and appears ready to play in the top six. But I believe it would be premature for the Habs to presume they can afford to trade their best center, unless JDLR makes the team and can fill Eller's place @ Center on the 3rd line.
Although Tinordi, Beaulieu and Pateryn have all made great steps in development, defence is a position that can't be rushed, Yandle would be a great fit, no doubt. Bergevin a former veteran NHL Dman, knows this all too well and if he makes this trade then I'd be happy with it, he's a GM and a damn good one.
It's a wait and see for the fans, but the GM has to be confident the timing is right, otherwise the media in Montreal will have a field day, frying his butt on the BBQ!