Proposal: Top pairing puck moving LHD to MTL

[Toby Flenderson]

Yeah dude what team isn’t looking for a guy like this haha you’ve described like the perfect player. Nobody is trading their top pair, smooth skating, offensive yet defensively sound D to Montreal.

The closest you can get is Fowler, Leddy, and Murray. I think those are realistic targets but they aren’t exactly top poring guys like you’ve asked. And they will cost a lot most likely. Murray is literally always injured, and it’s rumored Fowler prefers to stay in California with his GF do he’d probably nix a trade to MTL anyways.

You’re better off signing Gardiner or trading for a 2nd pairing guy on the cheap.

 

[HabsAddict]

TJ Brodie. Left shooting, puck moving defenseman who can skate like the wind. When he’s paired with another top pairing defenseman, he looks elite.

He is but the problem is that he is only signed for one more season. So his value would not be what people might like it to be.

Given his age and that it's only a one year "rental", his value is a 1st or a decent prospect. Certainly not Suzuki or Romanov. Which would probably not be enough for Calgary.

It's a case of a decent fit, but not a decent return to make it worth it.

 

[HabsAddict]

Just wait one year, then offer sheet Chabot

ABSOLUTELY. And very likely. A Quebec boy going home has a lot of upside. Chabot will be crowned Prince Of Hockey in Quebec.

I can see Melnyk screaming at the mirror....and walking away with 2 1st, a second and a third.

 

[Lshap]

The question mark with Gardiner is health. If his back is okay, I'd be fine signing him.

 

[FanTheFlames]

Brodie+Frolik for Drouin

 

[HabsAddict]

Brodie+Frolik for Drouin

Anyone else over 30 you want to throw in? Peluso maybe? Are you throwing in any canes?

Not going to happen. We already lost 20 plus goals with the stupid Shaw trade, not going to lose another 20. Nor comparable value.

Brodie age and one season contract length get a top prospect OR a 1st. Nothing more. Romanov is a year away and so is an offer sheet to Chabot.

Otherwise, stand pat.

 

[Shnooks]

If paired with Weber he would be a great number 2. He can skate, he's offensive and he moves the puck very well. Instead of the Habs giving up assets, this is their best option, hands down. Does Gardiner sometimes have lapses in judgement in his own zone? Yep. But he is a good hockey player. Only concern would be how much term Gardiner wants on his deal. But I could see him signing a 5 year, 6.5-7 mil AAV deal, which would improve the Habs D alot.

There is no chance Gardiner is getting that kind of contract this late into the summer.

2 year deal at $5M is more likely.

 

[xNogaitx]

Ryan Murray + Sonny Milano for Tomas Tatar + Alex Romanov

Habs wouldn't do it.

Sonny Milano is basically a bigger Hudon at this point. With the amount of depth in the Habs' bottom 6 and Laval's top 6, he could end up fighting for a middle 6 spot in Laval (nowhere near NHL).

Ryan Murray is an okay #3 at this point. But his contract expires in 2 years and then he walks.

So at this point:

Tatar >>>> Milano
Romanov = Murray

And the reason I have Romanov = to Murray is that Romanov's ceiling at this point is that of a top-pairing physical puck-moving D with strong defensive reads. Maybe he pans out as a #4, maybe he reaches #2 as he's starting to show with his play in the KHL & at the WJC. But even then, Romanov is 7-8 years away from UFA, most of which will be at low cost. Murray on the other hand gets to walk in two years.

 

[Fro]

I know this is a MTL thread but what would the ask be for Nutivaara be?

We need a relatively cheap RHD to play with Reilly next year and if he can play top pairing shut down role with Reilly I would be up for that?

Is CLB going semi rebuild?

CBJ needs a legit 2C...so werenski would be on the table for a 1 for 1, or nuti with adds as needed

 

[Funk21]

CBJ needs a legit 2C...so werenski would be on the table for a 1 for 1, or nuti with adds as needed

It’s too bad the TML and CBJ couldn’t have worked out a deal around Kadri plus for Wennberg and Nuti. Personally I would have preferred this deal over the Kerfoot and Barrie deal as both have term.

 

[Hogan86]

There is no chance Gardiner is getting that kind of contract this late into the summer.

2 year deal at $5M is more likely.

I highly doubt that. No way he will sign for less than 6. He will still get a 4 or 5 year deal for 6+.

 

[TT1]

What are the Habs offering for a too pair D?

What a dumb question, obviously depends on the player we're targeting.

 

[TT1]

Ryan Murray + Sonny Milano for Tomas Tatar + Alex Romanov

Super easy pass, Romanov isn't going anywhere.

Interested in Murray tho.

 

[GHJimmy]

How about Kotkaniemi, Suzuki and a 1st to Tampa for Sergachev and Gourde.

Add point into it and done deal

 

[herzausstein]

What would you give us for Josi (assuming Nashville decides they don’t want to pay what he wants to be paid and decides to move him)

 

[Liferleafer]

What a dumb question, obviously depends on the player we're targeting.

What a dumb thread...maybe name a player your targeting.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

He is but the problem is that he is only signed for one more season. So his value would not be what people might like it to be.

Given his age and that it's only a one year "rental", his value is a 1st or a decent prospect. Certainly not Suzuki or Romanov. Which would probably not be enough for Calgary.

It's a case of a decent fit, but not a decent return to make it worth it.

There is a very high chance Brodie will resign with whichever team he is on by next year due to his 1 year old daughter and wife's health condition. Moving around too much for them would be less than ideal. As for price Danault interests me the most.

 

[RyderRocks73]

Anyone else over 30 you want to throw in? Peluso maybe? Are you throwing in any canes?

Not going to happen. We already lost 20 plus goals with the stupid Shaw trade, not going to lose another 20. Nor comparable value.

Brodie age and one season contract length get a top prospect OR a 1st. Nothing more. Romanov is a year away and so is an offer sheet to Chabot.

Otherwise, stand pat.

Shaw trade wasn't stupid. We sold high and we're going to have a solid future for it.

 

[TT1]

What a dumb thread...maybe name a player your targeting.

Can't know who to target without asking who might be available first.. now can we?

 

[Goal Caufield50]

Ryan Murray + Sonny Milano for Tomas Tatar + Alex Romanov

will not happen

 

[Goal Caufield50]

That's 50+ goals going out. Ouch!

no chance

 

[MNRube]

What about a deal around Brodin? Brodin provides Habs a Top 4 LHD who can help them compete before Price and Weber are too old and he can play right side if they need it when Brook and Romanov are ready. Wild could use any a young C/RW or a future 1st.

 

[kilowatt]

Alec Martinez might be a pretty good option next to Weber.

 

[MagicalRazor]

As a leaf fans I really think a Webber Gardiner combo would do really well to be honest.

 

[JOKER 192]

Anyone else over 30 you want to throw in? Peluso maybe? Are you throwing in any canes?

Not going to happen. We already lost 20 plus goals with the stupid Shaw trade, not going to lose another 20. Nor comparable value.

Brodie age and one season contract length get a top prospect OR a 1st. Nothing more. Romanov is a year away and so is an offer sheet to Chabot.

Otherwise, stand pat.

We've seen your offer sheets , RFLOL.