Rumor: Columbus/Montreal

[xNogaitx]

If we take a quick look at PuckPedia's Perri Pick Value calculator, it’s clear MTL and CBJ could be great trade partners for this.

In 2025, MTL holds their own 2nd-round pick and PITT’s (currently projected around 40th and 49th overall) which roughly equals the value of a late first-rounder. (i.e. 2021 CAR 40th & 51st OA for 27th to NASH)

Meanwhile, CBJ owns MINN’s 2025 1st, projected around 20th overall.

If MTL adds CBJ’s 2026 2nd, the combined value comes close to that 20OA pick. (i.e. 2024 MTL 26th, 57th, & 198th for LA’s 21st)

Now, three 2nds for 20OA may seem steep to some (especially since MTL would be doing CBJ a favor). So, it’s fair to assume there might be a “favor premium” involved if we look at Hughes’ past deals. CBJ could sweeten the pot by swapping some later round picks positioning or throwing in a 5th or something else in there.

But at this stage of their rebuild, if I'm MTL I would be all over this. 3 picks in the top 20 could allow them to swing big in a separate trade (either up the draft, or for an established/young 2C.)

 

[Scintillating10]

Would take more than that, I hear there's a huge drop-off in talent after that pick.

Colombus 2nd is in next year's draft. It's a better draft.

 

[Scintillating10]

If we take a quick look at PuckPedia's Perri Pick Value calculator, it’s clear MTL and CBJ could be great trade partners for this.

In 2025, MTL holds their own 2nd-round pick and PITT’s (currently projected around 40th and 49th overall) which roughly equals the value of a late first-rounder. (i.e. 2021 CAR 40th & 51st OA for 27th to NASH)

Meanwhile, CBJ owns MINN’s 2025 1st, projected around 20th overall.

If MTL adds CBJ’s 2026 2nd, the combined value comes close to that 20OA pick. (i.e. 2024 MTL 26th, 57th, & 198th for LA’s 21st)

Now, three 2nds for 20OA may seem steep to some (especially since MTL would be doing CBJ a favor). So, it’s fair to assume there might be a “favor premium” involved if we look at Hughes’ past deals. CBJ could sweeten the pot by swapping some later round picks positioning or throwing in a 5th or something else in there.

But at this stage of their rebuild, if I'm MTL I would be all over this. 3 picks in the top 20 could allow them to swing big in a separate trade (either up the draft, or for an established/young 2C.)

Probably ask for Jackets first instead.

 

[Dumais]

So Waddell is going to trade a 1st rounder for a 2nd, so he can offer sheet a player that might not even sign the offer, ya know, and have to play in icky Columbus.

=)

 

[Twain]

delete

 

[Scintillating10]

So Waddell is going to trade a 1st rounder for a 2nd, so he can offer sheet a player that might not even sign the offer, ya know, and have to play in icky Columbus.

=)

Finds another Holloway, well worth it

 

[Coffee]

So Waddell is going to trade a 1st rounder for a 2nd, so he can offer sheet a player that might not even sign the offer, ya know, and have to play in icky Columbus.

=)

=D

 

[CBJx614]

That reads more like "we have a couple first round picks and are gonna use them to make a deal to add a player to the roster" like he's been saying for awhile now

Not "we're gonna use our first to get our second back so we can send out an OS" which would be a complete misuse of assets.

 

[centipede2233]

The Holloway and broberg offer sheets were so brilliant because a) Edmonton had limited cap space and b) at the time offered more then what they were presently worth but knew they had upside and their play would likely match or exceed the caphits. Oh and c) targeting a new gm who last name is bowman and thought was the smartest man in the room and let them walk

 

[HabsQC]

I'll take Monahan for that 2nd and nothing else

 

[Jared Dunn]

I may be wrong, but I don't think any offer sheets have been signed by arbitration eligible RFAs. So, I would assume that if there are any offer sheets this summer, it will be for a non-arb eligible RFA.

There are 24 players who fit that criteria:

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Some of these players will be signed before July 1st, and some aren't good enough to attract an offer sheet.

Also keep in mind that with the rising cap, many teams will have the cap space to match.

Knies, Bourque and Samoskevich really the only ones where there could be a threat imo