Rumor: 2024-2025 Trade Rumors and Free Agency Talk | The Slow Crawl to the Season

[RoyIsALegend]

Why would rebuilding Montreal even consider trading Caufield, signed long term, for 6 months of Rantanen?

“What does Montreal add” lol what

We wouldn’t get Caufield 1 for 1 at this point.

What planet are you guys on?

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Why would rebuilding Montreal even consider trading Caufield, signed long term, for 6 months of Rantanen?

“What does Montreal add” lol what

We wouldn’t get Caufield 1 for 1 at this point.

What planet are you guys on?

RIAL, what you're discounting is 6'4" vs. 5'0"

 

[LOFIN]

If the Habs wanted a lazy Finnish winger, they already have Laine

 

[RoyIsALegend]

RIAL, what you're discounting is 6'4" vs. 5'0"

And 6 months vs. 60 months of roster control.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

And 6 months vs. 60 months of roster control.

Maybe they're commitment phobic?

 

[BobRossColton]

Why would rebuilding Montreal even consider trading Caufield, signed long term, for 6 months of Rantanen?

“What does Montreal add” lol what

We wouldn’t get Caufield 1 for 1 at this point.

What planet are you guys on?

It was more just curiosity, and it wouldn't be 1 for 1.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

It was more just curiosity, and it wouldn't be 1 for 1.

I know, you suggested Montreal add one of their young top 4 D potential guys too.

 

[BobRossColton]

I know, you suggested Montreal add one of their young top 4 D potential guys too.

I also don't know how Caufield would do in bednar's system.

 

[CobraAcesS]

You might be ignoring some folks. There have been folks wanting Gibson for quite some time on this board. @Richard88 was responding to someone talking about Lundestrom and Gibson @50% being 4.7ish.

My comment was about Gibson alone. I don't think he is the answer...in fact, I think Justus might be the better of the two. It's been four years since the dude has given a shit. I can't see him all of sudden caring anymore. I'd rather stay as far from Gibson as possible.

Has he played yet this year? I'd certainly give our two Finns a real shot before making that trade though. Especially with how Annunen has played.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Why would rebuilding Montreal even consider trading Caufield, signed long term, for 6 months of Rantanen?

“What does Montreal add” lol what

We wouldn’t get Caufield 1 for 1 at this point.

What planet are you guys on?

Any hypothetical Rantanen trade comes with the assumption that he's re-signing with the team that trades for him

 

[CobraAcesS]

Why would rebuilding Montreal even consider trading Caufield, signed long term, for 6 months of Rantanen?

“What does Montreal add” lol what

We wouldn’t get Caufield 1 for 1 at this point.

What planet are you guys on?

Yeah, the only way you get something significant for Mikko at this point is a three team trade, or flipping those assets immediately in a couple of deals near the TDL.

No good teams can afford him, and he isn't signing with a bad team. There is a reason no one can come up with a legit trade idea.

Basically..

They're either signing him, or he's walking to UFA.

 

[BobRossColton]

Any hypothetical Rantanen trade comes with the assumption that he's re-signing with the team that trades for him

Which is why the team I'd really trade with is Carolina, Necas or Jarvis + Badinka

 

[Muffin]

Why would rebuilding Montreal even consider trading Caufield, signed long term, for 6 months of Rantanen?

“What does Montreal add” lol what

We wouldn’t get Caufield 1 for 1 at this point.

What planet are you guys on?

I mean I would assume with an extension in place.

 

[missionAvs]

Which is why the team I'd really trade with is Carolina, Necas or Jarvis + Badinka

Make it happen Bob. Let's get this done ASAP.

 

[BobRossColton]

Make it happen Bob. Let's get this done ASAP.

I asked the canes forum, and even if Mikko had an extension they said no to Jarvis(extended already) and hoping to re-sign to long-term on July 1st.

 

[missionAvs]

I asked the canes forum, and even if Mikko had an extension they said no to Jarvis(extended already) and hoping to re-sign to long-term on July 1st.

Assholes.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

I mean I would assume with an extension in place.

Why would Mikko sign with Montreal?

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Why would Mikko sign with Montreal?

He prefers Montreal bagels over New York, enjoys poutine and Montreal smoked meat sandwiches

 

[RoyIsALegend]

He prefers Montreal bagels over New York, enjoys poutine and Montreal smoked meat sandwiches

Let’s trade Montreal the smoked meat sandwich of Ross Colton and Miles Wood.

 

[RECKLESS]

Why would Mikko sign with any team than us?

Georgie is why.

Have we waived the sob yet to get some good vibes and beers and discount contracts all round going?

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

I'm starting to warm up to the idea of Gibson, maybe it has to do with Blackwood's numbers lately (though I can't blame him).

Gibson easily has the highest ceiling of any goalie available. He also has a calm demeanor and shown he can perform in big moments. Mind you, that was a long time ago now, but the ability is still there. I can't blame the dude for not giving a shit for playing on a bottom team while living in sunny California cashing checks.

I think a trade to the Avs would spark him quite a bit. I trust Justus to be reliable in the regular season, but if last night showed anything it's that he can still lose his confidence if things start to go a little sideways. We need a goalie in the playoffs with a short memory. I don't like the length of Gibson's contract, but at 50% worst case we can always retain on it again if needed and move it fairly easily. I think a trade of Georgiev + something for Gibson @50% makes a ton of sense. Gibson's age/personality just fits this team better than any other goalie out there.

Bonus if we get a 4C out of the deal or something else of use - maybe we can grab one of their many young players that's being blocked from a shot at the roster.

I'm on the fence about Gibson. On one hand, I believe he would be a lot better on a better team. I think his numbers are a microcosm of playing for Anaheim, and a trade to a contender might rejuvenating for him.

However, on the other hand, his numbers have gotten progressively worse the last few years, and he seems to get hurt a lot. It would cost a lot to get him and have 50% retention, and he still has 3 years remaining on his deal (including this year). If he isn't good, that's a bad trade.

 

[dahrougem2]

Let’s trade Montreal the smoked meat sandwich of Ross Colton and Miles Wood.

They want a smoked meat sandwich not a burnt ends sandwich.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Any hypothetical Rantanen trade comes with the assumption that he's re-signing with the team that trades for him

And Mikko has a 9-team MNTC.

 

[dahrougem2]

And Mikko has a 9-team MNTC.

Ahhhhh so Canada and Buffalo/Columbus lol

 

[Ceremony]

Why would Mikko sign with any team than us?

Georgie is why.

Have we waived the sob yet to get some good vibes and beers and discount contracts all round going?

Maybe this what the hold up is. Every day Fourgiev is still on the team Rantanen's AAV ask goes up by 100k.