Speculation: Erik Karlsson on the move at the deadline?

[SeanMoneyHands]

I still think Toronto should be going after him. Leafs lack offensive D and Karlsson would instantly fix that. Can't put all the pressure on Rielly (who is a #2D).

 

[Sota Popinski]

Some kind of joke? Karlsson at 50% retained reflects his real value. It's not everyone else's fault Dubas traded for a $10.5M player who isn't playing at that level anymore.


Ottawa isn't trading anymore firsts after Dumb Dumb Dorion cost us a 1st rounder by being unable to read

Karlsson is worth more than $5M. In multiple all encompassing fancy stats he's still one of the top 25 or so defensemen in the league. So his market value is $8M at least. Just because he isn't playing the best hockey of his career and is on a struggling team doesn't mean he's suddenly a 2nd or 3rd pair defenseman.

 

[InsideLaine]

if they retain 50% and also attach 1sts someone might do this

Honestly Montreal would do it if Penguins retain 50 %. Heck I would see Montreal giving a 2nd as well.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Honestly Montreal would do it if Penguins retain 50 %. Heck I would see Montreal giving a 2nd as well.

Zero chance

 

[InsideLaine]

Zero chance

Idk, I could see it happen if we trade Savard + Armia for picks at the TDL. Karlsson is a RHD which is a need for the Habs. We imo also need someone to take off some offensive responsibility from Hutson, I dont think he can keep his form until the end of season or the playoffs.

 

[InsideLaine]

Karlsson will definitely be an asset for the 2 remaining seasons of his contract as well. By the end of it Hutson will be hitting his prime (he will hit it very early) and we can acquire a real long-term RHD to replace Karlsson.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Idk, I could see it happen if we trade Savard + Armia for picks at the TDL. Karlsson is a RHD which is a need for the Habs. We imo also need someone to take off some offensive responsibility from Hutson, I dont think he can keep his form until the end of season or the playoffs.

Yes, Montreal should definitely add the worst defensive player in the league to supplement Lane Hutson lmao come on buddy

 

[dgibb10]

if they retain 50% and also attach 1sts someone might do this

You can't claim karlsson on a 5x3 is "multiple 1sts to dump" is a weird angle to take while also trying to suggest Hutson is an incredibly valuable player right now.

Both are elite offensive drivers who also give up a ton

 

[Sasha Orlov]

You can't claim karlsson on a 5x3 is "multiple 1sts to dump" is a weird angle to take while also trying to suggest Hutson is an incredibly valuable player right now.

Both are elite offensive drivers who also give up a ton

yeah ur right rookie defenseman Lane Hutson is definitely not more valuable than 34 year old Erik Karlsson lmfao

Are you not capable of posting on this website without talking about Habs prospects or what

 

[Leafs87]

Another win for Dubas

 

[InsideLaine]

Yes, Montreal should definitely add the worst defensive player in the league to supplement Lane Hutson lmao come on buddy

So you understand "adding Karlsson to take off some offensive responsibility from Hutson" as putting them on the same pair? Nice.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

So you understand "adding Karlsson to take off some offensive responsibility from Hutson" as putting them on the same pair? Nice.

It makes zero sense to have two pairing be defensive liabilities

 

[InsideLaine]

It makes zero sense to have two pairing be defensive liabilities

I cant argue with that sentence (if we take it out of context).

Im not saying that the trade is happening, but I wouldnt be surprised to see it either. For Habs its a great deal. Not so much for Penguins as per what they would realistically expect to get in such a trade.

 

[dgibb10]

yeah ur right rookie defenseman Lane Hutson is definitely not more valuable than 34 year old Erik Karlsson lmfao

Are you not capable of posting on this website without talking about Habs prospects or what

If you're suggesting Karlsson is significantly less than a 5 mill AAV player, then someone else with similar playstyle and results would also be worth significantly less than 5 mill AAV