Proposal: NYR/MTL

[slg1963]

Skjei for Drouin 1 for 1, both signed to reasonable contracts, Habs need a Dman and Rangers need a forward.

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[Baksfamous112]

Laughable. Habs don’t need another middle pairing D. They need a top piring LHD

 

[Mrfenn92]

Both teams keep their guys

 

[sansabri]

Easy no.

 

[5cotland]

Both teams say no.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Skjei for Drouin 1 for 1, both signed to reasonable contracts, Habs need a Dman and Rangers need a forward.

Is this a joke? Skjei is overpaid and has never lived up to his contract. No way do i give up anything of value for him.

NYR take this and run!

 

[cwede]

rather have Poehling as the return for Skjei
having Suzuki and Kotkaniemi, Habs trade from strength for need

Habs fans here can be dismissive of Skjei, but he actually is the type of 2-way, well-skating, top 4 LHD which Habs seem to have been seeking for 2-3 years

 

[UnSandvich]

Drouin doesn't produce nearly enough for the Rangers to give up their only Top 4 LHD in a trade for him

 

[Junohockeyfan]

rather have Poehling as the return for Skjei
having Suzuki and Kotkaniemi, Habs trade from strength for need

Habs fans here can be dismissive of Skjei, but he actually is the type of 2-way, well-skating, top 4 LHD which Habs seem to have been seeking for 2-3 years

Really, he's the 30 point LHD we have been seeking? lol

I find him overpaid for what he brings. Why do NYR always include him in trades???

 

[aufheben]

Is this the same Drouin that Habs fans wanted to strap to a rocket ship in October?

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Is this the same Drouin that Habs fans wanted to strap to a rocket ship in October?

Nope, in October he was our best forward by a mile.... then he got injured and the Habs season fell off the rails.

 

[aufheben]

Nope, in October he was our best forward by a mile.... then he got injured and the Habs season fell off the rails.

Must've been thinking of September.

Drouin just isn't the type of forward the Rangers need. They have finesse.

 

[cwede]

...Why do NYR always include (Skjei) in trades???

because you trade from depth for need -
at LHD , NYR have Staal for another season, Lindgren has grabbed a job,
Hajek and Rykov waiting in Hartford,
Reuanen coming from Finland in summer, possibly along with recent LHD high picks turning pro Roberston from WHL and Miller from NCAA
along with possibility of sliding DeAngelo to his off-side, to provide major ice-time for all 3 RHD - Fox, ADA, Trouba

so Skjei, through no fault of his own, has become less essential
even tho young, proven, not overpaid, and earning 20+ mins/game in all situations

NYR fans (like all fans here probably) have seen this story before,
of fan-posters demeaning an asset when its proposed,
but then appreciating the guy once he is on their team
- see Pionk in 'peg and Miller w 'nucks ...

 

[Junohockeyfan]

because you trade from depth for need -
at LHD , NYR have Staal for another season, Lindgren has grabbed a job,
Hajek and Rykov waiting in Hartford,
Reuanen coming from Finland in summer, possibly along with recent LHD high picks turning pro Roberston from WHL and Miller from NCAA
along with possibility of sliding DeAngelo to his off-side, to provide major ice-time for all 3 RHD - Fox, ADA, Trouba

so Skjei, through no fault of his own, has become less essential
even tho young, proven, not overpaid, and earning 20+ mins/game in all situations

NYR fans (like all fans here probably) have seen this story before,
of fan-posters demeaning an asset when its proposed,
but then appreciating the guy once he is on their team
- see Pionk in 'peg and Miller w 'nucks ...

Still don't see the LHD depth you speak of. Staal is a bottom pairing D, Lindgren is still unproven and DeAngelo is primarly a right-side D.

Habs have Chiarot and Mete with Romanov likely in the fold next season. Habs don't need an overpaid LHD. If Weber is out for the longterm, they will need a RHD.

 

[bl02]

Boy I hope Romanov is gonna be a good LHD for the Habs. He’s already being called upon to save the left side of their defense. If you don’t consider the Rangers being deep by considering their prospects at LD then the Canadiens certainly aren’t either

 

[Baksfamous112]

rather have Poehling as the return for Skjei
having Suzuki and Kotkaniemi, Habs trade from strength for need

Habs fans here can be dismissive of Skjei, but he actually is the type of 2-way, well-skating, top 4 LHD which Habs seem to have been seeking for 2-3 years

Habs need a top pairing LHD and/or a top RHD prospect. Skjei is neither

 

[cwede]

K fine, i like skjei, he works well w trouba. Trading him, but not for a well paid guy, could make it possible to retain kreider
Anyway, i really only joined this to say i'd prefer a younger asset than drouin

 

[Captain Mountain]

Not even a little interested.

 

[TGWL]

I'd trade Skjei for a 7th if it meant taking him away from Trouba.




Then I'd trade Trouba for a 7th when I see it had nothing to do with Skjei.

In all seriousness, I think Brady would be better in a different system, on a different team, but if we're making room on the left side, I'd like to see a better LD come in instead of a forward.

 

[bernmeister]

Skjei for Drouin 1 for 1, both signed to reasonable contracts, Habs need a Dman and Rangers need a forward.

no want 1st from CAR

 

[Barnaby]

Habs need a top pairing LHD and/or a top RHD prospect. Skjei is neither

Drouin isn’t getting you a true top pairing defenseman.

I’d probably do it as a Ranger fan because I’m not a big Skjei guy but I wouldn’t be likely to sweeten the pot. Both teams likely stick to what they have.

 

[bernmeister]

because you trade from depth for need -
at LHD , NYR have Staal for another season, Lindgren has grabbed a job,
Hajek and Rykov waiting in Hartford,
Reuanen coming from Finland in summer, possibly along with recent LHD high picks turning pro Roberston from WHL and Miller from NCAA
along with possibility of sliding DeAngelo to his off-side, to provide major ice-time for all 3 RHD - Fox, ADA, Trouba

so Skjei, through no fault of his own, has become less essential
even tho young, proven, not overpaid, and earning 20+ mins/game in all situations

NYR fans (like all fans here probably) have seen this story before,
of fan-posters demeaning an asset when its proposed,
but then appreciating the guy once he is on their team
- see Pionk in 'peg and Miller w 'nucks ...

this^
+ I want cap space

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Drouin isn’t getting you a true top pairing defenseman.

I’d probably do it as a Ranger fan because I’m not a big Skjei guy but I wouldn’t be likely to sweeten the pot. Both teams likely stick to what they have.

The Habs definitely stick with Drouin as they have no desire to trade him. NYR definitely make this trade because its a huge steal for a guy who hasn't lived up to his contract.

Its obvious why Skjei is in so many trade threads - its because the NYR fans want cap space.

 

[slg1963]

Habs need a top pairing LHD and/or a top RHD prospect. Skjei is neither

Rangers need a top RH or LH forward . Drouin is neither so its a fair trade i guess.

 

[Baksfamous112]

Drouin isn’t getting you a true top pairing defenseman.

I’d probably do it as a Ranger fan because I’m not a big Skjei guy but I wouldn’t be likely to sweeten the pot. Both teams likely stick to what they have.

Yeah, we’re happy with Drouin

Rangers need a top RH or LH forward . Drouin is neither so its a fair trade i guess.

Maybe it is for New York but Montreal has no interest in Skjei if the price is Drouin.