Proposal: Unwanted 3C to the Habs

[Captain97]

Winnipeg should be able to resign Copp, Pionk, and Stanley without much issue, unless Pionk is asking for crazy money.

If Copp were to be available though I'd imagine that more than half the league would check in on the asking price.

I feel like Copp's value is heavily dependent on what he wants on his next contract. But if he is being reasonable I could see him getting

a late first

or

2nd + B+ prospect + cheaper but worse bottom six forward.

 

[Ziggdiezan]

He's not fast or quick anymore, but can get around. He was at his best when he had thomas on his wing driving the play offensively and bozak did a great job finding soft areas for thomas to feed him etc...

Interesting as in Toronto he was more of a setup guy. Could also be attributed to the fact he primarily played with shot first wingers in Kessel and JVR

 

[Captain97]

What would you offer for Backlund?

To expensive, we just let Danault walk

 

[Captain97]

I think this is a somewhat rarity on HF but I think both sides love this deal.

I'd be very happy to move Tierney for a 3rd to Montreal. Can someone connect Dorion and Bergevin, please?

It really is but the deal would make a ton of sense imo and in the opinion of many others.

He'd be playing with 2 of,

Hoffman, Toffoli, Anderson, Gallagher, and Drouin.

Bet he puts up 40 again with those wingers.

 

[Spilot23]

I only read "unwanted 3.."

 

[Captain97]

I only read "unwanted 3.."

First off this made me laugh pretty hard, second other Avs fans said he isn't really effective at C? If that's the case I'd definitely want to pass on him cause at that point we could just use Perrault.

 

[Rockomax]

Should have specified 1 - 2 years in the op. But yeah both the guys I suggested are on 2 year deals. I expect our long term C depth to be

Suzuki
KK
Poehling
Evans

But I think Poehling could use 1 more year in laval and in his 1st NHL year we could have him share centre duties with the guy we acquire.

I'd like another C to give time to Poehling and to support KK. Ideally, that would have been Krejci on a 2 year deal. Now, I'd consider Bozak on a 1 year deal to fill in.

 

[TopC0rner]

I hear Domi is available.

 

[Archijerej]

What would Colorado have to add in your opinion to make that viable?

I don't think the Habs have the appetite to move Lehkonen at all, unless it's for a player that moves the needle for us.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

I'd do this in a heartbeat and would probably be ideal for the Habs.

Done deal. He can also be flipped at the deadline for the same price if you guys have a bad year.

 

[Kurrilino]

Danault for 1st rounder 2022

 

[Spilot23]

First off this made me laugh pretty hard, second other Avs fans said he isn't really effective at C? If that's the case I'd definitely want to pass on him cause at that point we could just use Perrault.

Bednar is putting him at center because we have no other options but yeah he should be more suited as a winger.

 

[jamiebez]

Jets are in a cap bind and Habs have a plethora of wingers. Could be a fit there.

Lehkonen and a 3rd for Copp

Came to post that EXACT thing. Recoups the pick we gave up for Schmidt and Lehkonen slides in with Lowry & Vesalainen

Winnipeg should be able to resign Copp, Pionk, and Stanley without much issue, unless Pionk is asking for crazy money.

If Copp were to be available though I'd imagine that more than half the league would check in on the asking price.

Rough guess is that we have $11M to spend on Copp, Pionk and Stanley. Rough guesses are $1M for Stanley, $4M for Copp and $6M for Pionk. So zero breathing room at all.

 

[Captain97]

Came to post that EXACT thing. Recoups the pick we gave up for Schmidt and Lehkoen slides in with Lowry & Vesalainen



Rough guess is that we have $11M to spend on Copp, Pionk and Stanley. Rough guesses are $1M for Stanley, $4M for Copp and $6M for Pionk. So zero breathing room at all.

If Copp is willing to accept 4 million on medium to long term I'd give you Lehkonen and a 2nd in a heartbeat.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Why not just sign Bozak for free?

 

[GuerinUp]

victor rask for future considerations.

 

[Captain97]

Why not just sign Bozak for free?

He may not want to sign with us. I'm betting he resigns in St Louis once Tank is traded.

 

[Weezeric]

If Copp is willing to accept 4 million on medium to long term I'd give you Lehkonen and a 2nd in a heartbeat.

He’s probably looking for closer to 5M but that shouldn’t be an issue for you capwise. He would fit nicely in montreal I think. Good for 45-55 points and solid defence.

 

[Captain97]

He’s probably looking for closer to 5M but that shouldn’t be an issue for you capwise. He would fit nicely in montreal I think. Good for 45-55 points and solid defence.

If came in under 5 I'd be happy to have him tbh. Cause he is exactly what I think the Habs need and just turned 27 so if you sign him 6 years that's basically the rest of his prime. But I'm betting Montreal would cap out at 4.75. Which I'd do.

 

[TehDoak]

Skinner can play center, I promise. No take backs.

 

[smirob]

I like Copp -Lehkonen + 2nd would be good with me.

 

[glenbuis]

I don't think the Habs have the appetite to move Lehkonen at all, unless it's for a player that moves the needle for us.

i'd move him for copp straight . maybe give winnipeg a fourth and we get a fifth back . what's copp looking for salary wise .?

 

[tigervixxxen]

Simply enough your slightly overpaid and or unwanted 3C you no longerneed/want who can put up 30-40 points and ideally can PK.

Some targets include Kerfoot & JT Compher,

Normally in a value thread I'd ask how much, but in this one the question is how little would it take.

I’d take Alex Belzile for Compher

I’d swap Kerfoot for Compher in a heartbeat

 

[senators101]

Most of us dislike Tierney, but he can rack up some assists and play the PK. I believe he's got more value than most fans think he has (despite me hating him the most), but we'd probably all just be happy he's gone. 2nd round pick and we'd all be giving high 5's to Dorion.

 

[malcb33]

I like Copp -Lehkonen + 2nd would be good with me.

This would heavily depend on Copp's salary arbitration settlement. I'm sure if it's high enough that the Jets feel like it's not a good value (therefore want to trade him) then it will diminish the return a bit.

I could certainly see Bergy being interested in Copp though