Dreger: High interest on Arturi Lehkonen. Now in play for trade.

[Richard88]

To he fair, you didn't specify what type of prospect usually the pick/prospect at the end of the deal is like a 3rd rounder/recent 3rd rounder.

If it was Barron I'd do it.

I didn't feel the need to be specific as it's not like the Avs have a lot of prospects with much value

 

[admiralcadillac]

Sno news?

 

[MasterMatt25]

Sno news?

Holding out for a 1st apparently

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I have a suspicion that Gallagher is on the table instead of Lehkonen. E5

 

[TheDoldrums]

I think I'd deal the Leafs 1st for him. He seems like a good candidate for the 2nd line LW opening.

 

[Just Linda]

Might have been true if the Habs faced elimination, but we didn't. It was a clutch goal don't get me wrong, but 95% of the time he'll shoot right in the logo. It's the truth even though I wish it weren't

I miss the brief window where we called that shot the Plekonen because he seemed to develop it after playing with Plek that year

 

[HuGo Sham]

I think I'd deal the Leafs 1st for him. He seems like a good candidate for the 2nd line LW opening.

I don't see hughes moving him so habs get another late first, certainly not to a hated rival especial since he has arb. rights. Hughes would target Knies, maybe someone else and lower pick and Dubas would say no.
habs already have 13 picks next summer

 

[TheDoldrums]

I don't see hughes moving him so habs get another late first, certainly not to a hated rival especial since he has arb. rights. Hughes would target Knies, maybe someone else and lower pick and Dubas would say no.
habs already have 13 picks next summer

Definitely wouldn't move Knies but maybe Robertson...most Leafs fans would probably hate it but I'm higher on Lehkonen than most

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Definitely wouldn't move Knies but maybe Robertson...most Leafs fans would probably hate it but I'm higher on Lehkonen than most

Habs aren’t interested in a Smurf that is a dud. No thanks.

Lehkonen will return a 1st + if traded.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Habs aren’t interested in a Smurf that is a dud. No thanks.

Lehkonen will return a 1st + if traded.

rude

 

[Junohockeyfan]

rude

Rudy. That’s who Nick reminds me of.

 

[Russian Factor]

Sam Poulin, Nathan Legare, 2nd for Lehkonen and Kulak@50%

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Sam Poulin, Nathan Legare, 2nd for Lehkonen and Kulak@50%

Replace Poulin + Legare with a 1st, and its a deal

 

[Russian Factor]

Replace Poulin + Legare with a 1st, and its a deal

Ok but then Im gonna replace the 2nd with Nothing.

1st for Lehk and Kulak w retention

 

[SensFactor]

Heard that NYR are trying to land Leks from MTL. They wanted depth with Paul but missed out and are looking at Leks now.

 

[BLNY]

Sam Poulin, Nathan Legare, 2nd for Lehkonen and Kulak@50%

Given return for players right up through Sunday night, that's not going to cut it. Kulak could quite easily garner a second rounder on his own and I don't see the two prospects addressing core needs.

 

[domiwroze]

Ok but then Im gonna replace the 2nd with Nothing.

1st for Lehk and Kulak w retention

That's not even close for Lehkonen alone. Get out

 

[Runner77]

It's possible he is, and most Habs fans under those circumstances are quite happy keeping Lehkonen around.

It's a cliché around here to say "I'm just as happy keeping him", but Lehkonen is the kind of guy fans and coaches love.

It’s not just a cliché, it’s also what his GM has been saying but with even more emphasis. He’s not looking to move him absent an overpay so low ball offers won’t cut it.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

It’s not just a cliché, it’s also what his GM has been saying but with even more emphasis. He’s not looking to move him absent an overpay so low ball offers won’t cut it.

Yes that is different than Kulak or Chiarot which are UFA and are just sold to the highest bidder.

 

[Mestaruus]

I'm hoping he stays in Montreal. It's going so well there now.

 

[RationalExpectations]

I think expecting 1st + material asset for Lehkonen is unrealistic, a 1st or 2nd + good prospect should be enough.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

I'm hoping he stays in Montreal. It's going so well there now.

He's a really good locker room presence. Montreal needs him.

 

[HuGort]

If he's such a locker room presence as you mentioned, it's imperative Montreal just keep him. I wonder why he keeps on being in the trade talks most of the time.

I think the return is high. Tempting to Montreal. But I think Habs keep him. Way he is playing under MSL they be wise to do so. Many underachieved under DD. Chance Lehkonen develops into 50 point player

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

I think the return is high. Tempting to Montreal. But I think Habs keep him. Way he is playing under MSL they be wise to do so. Many underachieved under DD. Chance Lehkonen develops into 50 point player

It'd even be great, if Lehkonen reaches 40 points. He's probably the reason Montreal doesn't have ten additional losses.

 

[General Fanager]

I think expecting 1st + material asset for Lehkonen is unrealistic, a 1st or 2nd + good prospect should be enough.

Why would The Habs hand out fair deals? He is a young RFA so its a win-win for The Habs.

Pay the heavy price or they resign him and keep the good player for themselves. No down side for them.....