GDT: 2024 Summer Free Agency (July 1st)

[Vachon23]

David Perron on a short deal could make sense until Demidov is here

Not against Jake Debrusk if the deal make sense

But the big fish is trading for Rugter McGroarty

 

[WeThreeKings]

One short term vet who can play in the top 6.

 

[HomaridII]

Brisebois confirms that despite today's trades, Stamkos is going UFA.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

As I've mentioned Trenin would be an amazing add.

He wouldn't block anyone has the Habs have shit forwards that are close to making the jump currently.

He's big, not afraid to mix it up, physical, can pk, good two-way player and he's Russian, so he can help the Russian prospects as they make the Habs.

This seems like such a no-brainer that you know the Habs have 0 interest in him and we'll be stuck with Pezzetta doing the forechecking and getting his ass beat.

 

[Jee]

I'd trade for Patrick Laine to groom our top 6 until Demidov joins the team in 2 years.

Slafkovsky - Suzuki - Caufield
Laine - Dach - Demidov
Newhook - Beck - Roy
RHP - Evans - Gallagher/whoever

 

[vokiel]

1. I'd try signing Matt Roy to a short deal (3 years max) and move Savard at the dead line.
   • I'd try moving Barron out for improved picks next year if successful.
2. I'd try signing Wennberg to a short deal (3 years max) and move Dvorak at the dead line.
   • I'd try moving Evans out for improved picks next year if successful.

Small improvements, supporting development still.

 

[Vachon23]

One short term vet who can play in the top 6.

David Perron…

We know he wants to play here and he won’t ask for more then 2 yrs

 

[Ozmodiar]

Slaf - Suzuki - caufield
Newhook- Dach - Roy
??? - Dvo - anderson
Armia - Evans - Gally
Pezz/RHP

I could see Debrusk added to compete with Newhook and Roy for a spot next to Demi and Dach the following season.

Debrusk - Dach - Demidov (for his rookie season)

Or Perron to hold a spot for 3 seasons until Hage ready.

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Not sure who Montreal is targeting, but I like William Carrier for our 4th line. There's a number of top 6 players available; hopefully we sign one.

Get all the Carriers! Even Larry. (I know not same spelling)

 

[salbutera]

Stamkos or bust …

Preds will likely overpay but all that’s known for now, if the Habs even were to have a remote chance, Stamkos needed to be insulted by TBay ….which seems to have happened

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Forwards (12):
Suzuki, Slaf, Caufield, Roy, Dach, Newhook, Gallagher, Anderson, Armia, Evans, Dvorak, RHP. Maybes are Beck, Heineman, Kapanen.

Defensemen (8): Matheson, Guhle, Harris, Struble, Xhekaj, Savard, Kovacevic, Barron. Should be: Hutson. Maybes: Mailloux, Reinbacher

Goalies: Montembeault, Primeau

Signing a defenseman would be absolutely looney, we need to trade at least 2 of them BEFORE the start of the year. We could go for a middle six forward or two on short term contracts and reevaluate keeping them at the deadline.

You forgot Pezz, so currently, forward lines are likely:

Caufield - Suzuki - Slafkovsky
Roy - Dach - Newhook
Armia - Evans - Anderson
RHP - Dvorak - Gallagher
Pezz

That's already 13 forwards.

7D
Matheson-Guhle
Xhekaj - Savard
Harris - Kovacevic
Barron

With Struble, Hutson & Mailloux fighting for a spot, but aren't waiver eligible.

We already have 22 players.

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

You forgot Pezz, so currently, forward lines are likely:

Caufield - Suzuki - Slafkovsky
Roy - Dach - Newhook
Armia - Evans - Anderson
RHP - Dvorak - Gallagher
Pezz

That's already 13 forwards.

7D
Matheson-Guhle
Xhekaj - Savard
Harris - Kovacevic
Barron

With Struble, Hutson & Mailloux fighting for a spot, but aren't waiver eligible.

We already have 22 players.

Shoot, forgot the Pez dispenser.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Stamkos or bust …

Preds will likely overpay but all that’s known for now, if the Habs even were to have a remote chance, Stamkos needed to be insulted by TBay ….which seems to have happened

Stamkos is not coming to Montreal and our management said 2 days ago we are not looking at big name ufas with terms

 

[MasterMatt25]

Honestly wouldn't hate someone like Perron on a 1-2 year deal. He can score 20 in a season + plus is gritty and can help the young guys.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Stamkos is not coming to Montreal and our management said 2 days ago we are not looking at big name ufas with terms

They also didn't comment much on Demidov, or even go to see him because they didn't want to show their hand.

They want to improve and while I don't think Stammer would come here, he's definitely someone you try and sign

 

[salbutera]

Stamkos is not coming to Montreal and our management said 2 days ago we are not looking at big name ufas with terms

Again Gorton said they would not go after veteran players seeking longterm deals

2-3 year deal is not longterm

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Again Gorton said they would not go after veteran players seeking longterm deals

2-3 year deal is not longterm

They are still not gonna sign him, he doesn't fit with the process. Might as well go for Laine or the guy in Winnipeg if you make a move

They also didn't comment much on Demidov, or even go to see him because they didn't want to show their hand.

They want to improve and while I don't think Stammer would come here, he's definitely someone you try and sign

Well Demidov said he has no visa for Canada so he's not gonna be able to come at the rookie camp but he said the plan is to come after his last year contract in Russia. So expect him next season like Michkov did

 

[CheldishGamibno]

Perron, Marchessault or Toffoli for 2 yrs. Theyve all won the cup so being a part of a rebuilding team could make sense for them. I do expect Marchessault to sign a 4/5 yrs deal somewhere else tho. That leaves Perron or Toff.

 

[salbutera]

They are still not gonna sign him, he doesn't fit with the process. Might as well go for Laine or the guy in Winnipeg if you make a move

Why not? HuGo have stated multiple times they don’t expect to draft high again & goal is to push for a playoff spot next season - Stamkos over next 2-3 years helps accelerate organic growth of players including leadership & mentorship.

Oh yeah & actual high end production - seamlessly improves top-6 & instantly w Hutson turns PP into one of the elite in the league

Probability remains low he signs in Mtl, but there are viable reasons why the addition makes sense

 

[Kents polished head]

Perron, Marchessault or Toffoli for 2 yrs. Theyve all won the cup so being a part of a rebuilding team could make sense for them. I do expect Marchessault to sign a 4/5 yrs deal somewhere else tho. That leaves Perron or Toff.

Might be a project ala Sprong or a guy like Duclair also, who knows.

 

[Ezpz]

Go balls deep if there's someone good available we have cap space and basically done the rebuild. We're not picking top five next year.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Toffoli. 3x $5

Already familiar with the team

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Why not? HuGo have stated multiple times they don’t expect to draft high again & goal is to push for a playoff spot next season - Stamkos over next 2-3 years helps accelerate organic growth of players including leadership & mentorship.

Oh yeah & actual high end production - seamlessly improves top-6 & instantly w Hutson turns PP into one of the elite in the league

Well at this exact time , we are drafting bottom 10 again if we are healthy. They should rather overpay for a guy nhl ready or a mid 20s than a 35+ player.

Also with Sergachev and Jeannot gone , Stamkos will stay

 

[salbutera]

Well at this exact time , we are drafting bottom 10 again if we are healthy. They should rather overpay for a guy nhl ready or a mid 20s than a 35+ player.

Also with Sergachev and Jeannot gone , Stamkos will stay

With what $ - Brisebois said today Stamkos is going UFA and Friedman reported TBay is ready to give Guentzel 8yrs / $8M and they are negotiating a new deal for Hedman which they expect to have in place soon… that’s where Sergachev + Jeannot $$ are going

Brisebois said they will retool via UFA to compete for the Cup next season

 

[Team_Spirit]

We don't need any free agents Josh Anderson and Brenden Gallagher are entering their prime according to Marc Bergevin's contracts.

$9,000,000 each in actual salary.

Embrace le tank