LeBrun: Chiarot likely to be dealt and return a 1st round pick

[ManofSteel55]

Giordano is the only one that I'd easily take above Chiarot, but he also makes close to double the money... Ristolainen is close to Chiarot, he's RHD so it might comes down to the preferred side really. He's also paid 1.9M more. If it's just me, I'd take Chiarot. Ristolainen might be better offensively and more aggressive, but he lacks defensive awarness and positioning. Guy is -173 for his career ffs!!! I still like the player tho.
Most team looking to add a dman for the playoffs already have a PP guy. They'll most likely want a guy to play physical and be reliable when their top guys are on the bench. That's exactly what Chiarot and Giordano are.

Usually teams go for shutdown defensemen expecting them to be less expensive to acquire than puck movers. It will be interesting to see what happens as other teams slide out of playoff contention.

 

[jfhabs]

Usually teams go for shutdown defensemen expecting them to be less expensive to acquire than puck movers. It will be interesting to see what happens as other teams slide out of playoff contention.

I don't necessarily agree. Most teams contending already have their top puck movers IMO. If you need a top puck mover, you're probably out of contention for the playoffs or have more important holes somewhere else in your line up.
FYI Chiarot isn't what he used to be 5 years ago. He's capable of making a good first pass and a good skater for his size. He's not a dynamo, but not incapable of making a play either.

 

[Thechozen1]

If you have a Top 10 offensive defense man he can be that rock to help protect the net front. If you have a Buff or Weber level player Charoit can help spread the depth of the defense. Don’t expect him to carry a pair. I hope teams I like don’t overpay for a complementary player like this.

My guess is to the Capitals to pair alongside Carlson. Essentially replacing what they dealt away in Dillon.

 

[TS Quint]

My guess is to the Capitals to pair alongside Carlson. Essentially replacing what they dealt away in Dillon.

Sounds like a good fit.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Usually teams go for shutdown defensemen expecting them to be less expensive to acquire than puck movers. It will be interesting to see what happens as other teams slide out of playoff contention.

pretty sure teams contending will already have good puck movers and in the playoffs players like Chiarot/Weber are very useful games get tighter and more agressif look at Colorado someone like Girard whos a great puck mover but was useless in the series against Vegas the Knights had a much tougher time facing Habs def and thats what GMs will be looking for at deadline

i have no doubt Chiarot will return a first and the team that acquires him will be happy with him in the playoffs and lets not forget that hes also playing for a new contract

 

[Captain97]

My guess is to the Capitals to pair alongside Carlson. Essentially replacing what they dealt away in Dillon.

This makes sense

 

[Benstheman]

My guess is to the Capitals to pair alongside Carlson. Essentially replacing what they dealt away in Dillon.

Would the Caps need to send salaray the other way?

 

[Captain97]

Would the Caps need to send salaray the other way?

Even if they do they have Kempny Buried at about 1.4 against the cap after the varied savings. His contract expires this year easy flip charge then an extra late pick to take that on.

 

[deaderhead28]

Kings will take him.

Not for a 1st.Something less and Matta.

 

[Qwijibo]

Not for a 1st.Something less and Matta.

If Montreal is taking a cap dump back it’s still a 1st but with lottery protection

 

[5 14 6 1]

I'd bet real money he fetches at least a 2nd and a 3d or equivalent value. My ask from a team like Edmonton would be Bourgault (ie, 1st round prospect) and a 2nd that becomes a 1st if they make the finals.

2 1sts ? Am I living in lala land? Bourgault is dominating the Q in his D+1 and looks fantastic and you want him PLUS another #1? No thanks

 

[deaderhead28]

If Montreal is taking a cap dump back it’s still a 1st but with lottery protection

Maybe if he resigned.

 

[Qwijibo]

Maybe if he resigned.

You can’t have picks conditional on a player re-signing

 

[Qwijibo]

2 1sts ? Am I living in lala land? Bourgault is dominating the Q in his D+1 and looks fantastic and you want him PLUS another #1? No thanks

Yeah. Montreal would be lucky to get Bourgault alone. Asking for anything on top is beyond greedy

 

[deaderhead28]

You can’t have picks conditional on a player re-signing

Then LA Kings pass.1st would only be traded for a signed player and Matta going the other way.Looking over his stats thats about it.Kings not desperate at this time.

 

[Qwijibo]

Then LA Kings pass.1st would only be traded for a signed player and Matta going the other way.Looking over his stats thats about it.Kings not desperate at this time.

Cool. Montreal will very likely get a 1st (or equivalent) from some team. If LA won’t pay it someone will

 

[deaderhead28]

Cool. Montreal will very likely get a 1st (or equivalent) from some team. If LA won’t pay it someone will

No one said they wouldn't get a first.Just not from the Kings during their rebuild which would be a lower first than a true contending team.Also he has a 10 team NTC,your options are few.

 

[Qwijibo]

No one said they wouldn't get a first.Just not from the Kings during their rebuild which would be a lower first than a true contending team.Also he has a 10 team NTC,your opinions are few.

Which is why I suggested the pick have lottery protection. Montreal is going to get value if they move him. Whether or not he’s a fit for LA is another matter.

 

[ole ole]

Not for a 1st.Something less and Matta.

Why would the Habs take a more expensive/Worst player .

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Why would the Habs take a more expensive/Worst player .

Maata contract ends at the end of the season , we need bodies to finish the season if we trade players

 

[Conbon]

If this is true the Flames should be shopping Gudbranson or Zadorov ASAP

 

[BruinsJoe]

If this is true the Flames should be shopping Gudbranson or Zadorov ASAP

Absolutely they re far better than Chiarot...come on a first for Chiarot what the F!@#

 

[JustAHabFan]

Absolutely they re far better than Chiarot...come on a first for Chiarot what the F!@#

Gudbranson/Zadorov may be better than Chiarot (Jets version). But there is no way they are better than Chiarot (Habs version). Chiarot has made a lot of improvements the last couple of years.

 

[WalterNewell58]

He's getting bashed a lot in this thread, but I always liked him when he was with the Jets. Good skater, hardest shot on the team, tough as hell, and ALWAYS stood up for his team mates. When he was paired with Buff, there weren't too many guys wanting to go into the corners.

 

[GreenLine]

Highway robbery if they do, the dude is awful.

He was good in the playoffs last year. He's a solid #4 D that can play big minutes again tough competition. The main knock on him is he's not a good puck mover so he needs a partner who is.

Worse players than him have fetched a first at the deadline.