Value of: Skjei to Habs

[Shootertooter]

Habs are also hot garbage, so I don't see how he could thrive here more then in NY. Habs Roster doesn't have much more talent vs NY, hence why trading a very young promising player for a bottom pairing D

Who is the bottom pairing D you are talking about?

 

[Mersss]

Who is the bottom pairing D you are talking about?

Skjei isn't a #1D. and hasn't prove he can be a #2-3 Either. Therefore, he's a 4-5-6 D

 

[Captain Mountain]

The Rangers team is struggling. I think Skjei's numbers reflect a team wide situation, not simply him declining.

I'd be more inclined to believe that if he stood out in a positive way, but that really isn't the case.

As it is, his only real strong season was his first full season, when he was getting somewhat sheltered and averaged under 18 minutes a night. He's almost 25 and hasn't shown he can play top-4 minutes consistently yet.

He has clear value, but if the cost is Suzuki + a good piece, I'd rather Montreal just work on their internal options.

 

[Shootertooter]

Skjei isn't a #1D. and hasn't prove he can be a #2-3 Either. Therefore, he's a 4-5-6 D

I agree he is not a 1D, but I think he is closer to a 3/4 than a 5/6.
I don't think he is a bottom pair guy at all.

 

[bernmeister]

He is on the table IMO 'cause we have a glut of LD prospects and whether we move him now or later to reduce the logjam will depend on what offer is on the table.

this is a guy on a good contract, good term, good $, who is a great skater. Those are the obvious givens.
What is unclear is ability to apply skill, looks like McDonagh one night, not so much the next.

As an LD he does not have some added value RDs generally have due to shortage league wide.

However, a small number of teams are looking and you have to be the best bid among them.

Exact assets can change composition of compensation, but project it will be a 1st to start

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

My guess is
Suzuki + our first top 10 protected
For
Skjei + 3rd/4th/5th depending on where our first is.
Or something along those lines, if we can sign a good UFA forward I'd do it.

I wouldn't be able to say no to that.

 

[bl02]

Skjei isn't a #1D. and hasn't prove he can be a #2-3 Either. Therefore, he's a 4-5-6 D

He sure proved it and more in the Playoffs in 2017 (also played well in the 2016 playoffs against the pens) Best Ranger on the ice on those 2017 playoffs. He played incredibly well in a hostile bell center. I would rather not give up on a young dman. In the right environment he could still be a very good top 3/4. Scary how some people give up on young dmen

 

[Mersss]

He sure proved it and more in the Playoffs in 2017 (also played well in the 2016 playoffs against the pens) Best Ranger on the ice on those 2017 playoffs. He played incredibly well in a hostile bell center. I would rather not give up on a young dman. In the right environment he could still be a very good top 3/4. Scary how some people give up on young dmen

That was 2 years ago...

He has been trash ever since

 

[Machinehead]

1) in what proportion is he available ?

Every proportion.

2) What would it cost from Habs point of view?

A picture of the Kotkaniemi lady signed by Kotkaniemi, and some authentic poutine.

 

[Machinehead]

NYR would probably start by asking for Kotka+

Have you guys seen Brady Skjei?

 

[bl02]

That was 2 years ago...

He has been trash ever since

One year and the entire team was trash last season.

 

[donpaulo]

I doubt Skjei is going anywhere. He has the longest term contract on the team.

He is clearly fighting it right now, but as long as he focuses on playing hockey and thinks the game less he should be fine.

If Montreal wants him, then they are going to pay through the nose to get him and I don't believe the Habs have anything NY wants other than picks to be totally honest about it.

Because their top few prospects are pretty much not available right habs fans ?

 

[tradenashnow]

That was 2 years ago...

He has been trash ever since

Typical, clueless, narrow minded thinking of a fan. Thus why fans aren't GM's. Young players, especially defenseman look a lot worse when they are on a team that is struggling because the vets are dogging it. Most of the Rangers vets know they are on the trading block and their attitude right now sucks. Skjei has played much better of late despite that. However, as one poster said, due to the glut the Rangers have on the left side, he might be available in the right deal. However, without question it would take a first and very good prospect. Otherwise, forget it.

 

[Brock Radunske]

It's hard to Skjei what the Rangers would want in return but it would probably be a lot.

 

[Shootertooter]

The Rangers envision Skjei as McD jr. He plays 22 to 25 minutes a game.
He played over 25min last night,
While he may not yet be elite, he is a top 2 for the time being on this team.

 

[cwede]

Skei and Pionk are the least available D on NYR current NHL roster

Not saying untouchable,
but NYR would need to be overwhelmed, primarily with futures, to move Skjei

Lehkonen plus both recent 2d round Finn RHS F's (Ylonen, Ikonen) might tempt NYR,
but would Habs pay that much to upgrade?

 

[jfhabs]

Skei and Pionk are the least available D on NYR current NHL roster

Not saying untouchable,
but NYR would need to be overwhelmed, primarily with futures, to move Skjei

Lehkonen plus both recent 2d round Finn RHS F's (Ylonen, Ikonen) might tempt NYR,
but would Habs pay that much to upgrade?

I would be tempted and I'm a Lehkonen fan. He was arguably our best player with Gallagher, Radulov and Weber when we played you guys in the playoffs a few years back and he's now on pace for about 40 pts (didn't double check). I would try to send over Ikonen and our 2 x 2nds in next year's draft. I don't think that's too far off either.