Value of: Habs veterans between now and Deadline.

[Heldig]

With Montreal all but out of playoff picture looking to move a few veterans. Give younger player like Struble, Newhook more icetime.

Any teams interested the prices are:

Looking for a 2nd for Evans.
A 2nd for Dvorak
A late first for Savard 50% retained.
A 2nd for Armia.
All above have expiring contracts.

Matheson want a first and a throw-in. He's signed for another season after this at 4.9million.

Can't see anyone offering a 1st for Dvorak nor Armia. A 4th would be a good haul.

 

[FerrisRox]

With Montreal all but out of playoff picture looking to move a few veterans. Give younger player like Struble, Newhook more icetime.

Any teams interested the prices are:

Looking for a 2nd for Evans.
A 2nd for Dvorak
A late first for Savard 50% retained.
A 2nd for Armia.
All above have expiring contracts.

Matheson want a first and a throw-in. He's signed for another season after this at 4.9million.

Let me preface this by saying I have watched all but two of the Canadiens games this season, so I've got a good gauge on how guys are performing this year.

Starting with Evans, I suspect he will not be available in trade unless the team is unable to re-sign him. I suspect, in the new year, the Canadiens will discuss an extension with him.

I think Dvorak could go for a 2nd rounder, which will shock a lot of people (including Canadiens fans who needlessly hate on him) but it really depends on the market for centres around the deadline.

There's no world where Savard is worth a first. His play has dropped off noticeably this year. While his penalty killing will be valued and I think he could be a good third pair veteran on a playoff team, he is just simply not worth anywhere close to a 1st rounder. Retention doesn't move the needle. His play has fallen off dramatically.

Armia is not only not worth a 2nd round pick, he's not worth a 3rd round pick either. He's terrible and I don't think he really helps a playoff team. I don't think there would be much of a market for Joel Armia.

 

[HuGo Sham]

vesey is for cap balance, expiring, if you prefer add a 5th or so for him

Leshitshow I just wanted to move
he is Leschyshyn, Jake

thx but don't want or need either of those players and Barron is worth more than a 3rd imo

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Let me preface this by saying I have watched all but two of the Canadiens games this season, so I've got a good gauge on how guys are performing this year.

Starting with Evans, I suspect he will not be available in trade unless the team is unable to re-sign him. I suspect, in the new year, the Canadiens will discuss an extension with him.

I think Dvorak could go for a 2nd rounder, which will shock a lot of people (including Canadiens fans who needlessly hate on him) but it really depends on the market for centres around the deadline.

There's no world where Savard is worth a first. His play has dropped off noticeably this year. While his penalty killing will be valued and I think he could be a good third pair veteran on a playoff team, he is just simply not worth anywhere close to a 1st rounder. Retention doesn't move the needle. His play has fallen off dramatically.

Armia is not only not worth a 2nd round pick, he's not worth a 3rd round pick either. He's terrible and I don't think he really helps a playoff team. I don't think there would be much of a market for Joel Armia.

Didn’t I say exactly this at the start of the year ? And you among others defended him as some sort of defensive stalwart / gonna be extended / get a huge haul . Quite the about face . Savard has been cooked or close to it for several years . Appreciate the revelation on your part though ..

 

[FerrisRox]

Didn’t I say exactly this at the start of the year ? And you among others defended him as some sort of defensive stalwart / gonna be extended / get a huge haul . Quite the about face . Savard has been cooked or close to it for several years . Appreciate the revelation on your part though ..

I said that David Savard was going to be extended?

I don't agree that he has been cooked for several years, I said, quite clearly, I think he's had a sharp decline *this year.*

 

[bernmeister]

thx but don't want or need either of those players and Barron is worth more than a 3rd imo

well fair nuff, but you fellow Habs fan said a 3rd wa sufficient
requesting you take expiring contract(s) as sweetener is not a big whoop deal breaker, but it is fair to ask

 

[General Fanager]

What value do you think he has at the TDL? 3rd rounder and B prospect? Maybe a late 2nd?

You make it sound like we have a long list of players we let go to UFA and didn't trade them at the previous TDL?

In recent memory there are just a few I can think of but over the past 10-15. They have let some huge players walk away. Guys that could have made the past 10 years far less painful....

and if he wants too much money and/or wants to test the market then yes, a late 2nd is good asset for Evans. that pick can be paired with something else down the line to get something they need.

 

[pth2]

In recent memory there are just a few I can think of but over the past 10-15. They have let some huge players walk away. Guys that could have made the past 10 years far less painful....

and if he wants too much money and/or wants to test the market then yes, a late 2nd is good asset for Evans. that pick can be paired with something else down the line to get something they need.

The only one I can think of is Sheldon Souray, who didn't get moved despite being a UFA, after Gainey's daughter passed away and he was distraught ( and probably should have taken a leave of absence).

Guys like Markov, Kovalev or Radulov just got too greedy, even though the team wanted to keep them.

 

[HuGo Sham]

well fair nuff, but you fellow Habs fan said a 3rd wa sufficient
requesting you take expiring contract(s) as sweetener is not a big whoop deal breaker, but it is fair to ask

I think Hughes can get more for a project like Barron who is young and a coveted right D than a 3rd. Of course, I may be wrong. Habs already to need move on from guys like Dvorak, Armia, Savard - they don't need any more journeyman vets.
If you proposed a young forward for Barron with habs adding the higher pick, I'm all ears.

 

[General Fanager]

The only one I can think of is Sheldon Souray, who didn't get moved despite being a UFA, after Gainey's daughter passed away and he was distraught ( and probably should have taken a leave of absence).

Guys like Markov, Kovalev or Radulov just got too greedy, even though the team wanted to keep them.

Koivu, Komisarek and Danault even Charlie Lindgren went for nothing....

 

[Mr Positive]

I'm actually worried my Oilers will bite on this. Probably Savard

 

[Coach Parker]

I am hoping the lack of rivalry between Boston and Montreal has the Habs retaining on Laine and sending him to Boston...

 

[HuGo Sham]

I am hoping the lack of rivalry between Boston and Montreal has the Habs retaining on Laine and sending him to Boston...

why the heck would they ever do that?
If things work out, he's young enough that
they'll probably sign him.
And if he is traded to a (still hated) rival,
habs fans are curious to know what your proposal is
for laine with retention