I like Hronek, but he's overrated offensively. If he's going to a team that wont use him on the powerplay, his points will drop considerably. Compare him to Guhle, who isn't considered an offensive guy.
Points (over 82 games)
Hronek - 44 pts
Guhle - 27 pts
EV Points (over 82 games)
Hronek - 31 pts
Guhle - 27 pts
He wouldn't see a second of powerplay time on Montreal. Guhle is much more physical, but is often injured and plays on the left. So Hronek gives you that more durable option on the right. I personally think both are good defensively, but since Guhle is always coming back from some type of injury, he's had some rough patches. Both are signed for the same term, but Guhle at a couple million less.
Vancouver would probably want a decent + added to Guhle. I would hate to lose Guhle's physical play, since the Habs D are already not physical enough, but if the add wasn't too big I guess it makes sense for Montreal.
Vancouver might be scared away from Guhle's injury history and although he's only 24, they might be looking at even younger players or high end draft picks / prospects instead.
