The problem is that he isn't an add as much as a switch: Winnipeg needs to give up something of value for him. Lucius ? McGroarty? Lambert ? I don't know who Winnipeg might give up or who ends up adding, but the point for Montreal is to sell a position of strength to bolster a thin forward corps.
rd is a need for depth and additionally, but not at cost of KK, agreed
um, no
That's fair. Now back to the topic.
You must be high if you think he has enough value to return McGroarty, even Lambert is a stretch. Almost as crazy as saying he might have returned Cutter Gauthier.
My point was simply that this isn't just adding something to Winnipeg, it's also being willing to give something up.
I think the Rangers would refuse unless we sweetened the pot.
He also thinks Barron is on the same level as Drysdale. Hence him thinking Barron could return Gauthier.
Fair enough. I asked because his numbers were mediocre so far and the OP sounded like he risked being overtaken by other RD on Montreal's roster.
The perceived need for high end talent up front doesn't justify trading one of our very few legitimate right defense prospects at this point in the rebuild .
Well, I'm thinking that by the draft, we'll know if either of Reinbacher or Mailloux is likely to be pushing for NHL icetime next season.
Both need another year before they can be NHL ready. For Reinbacher, preferably in the AHL. I would like to see Hutson, Rein and Mailloux in Laval next year.
Well, Kakko as well came up in various articles about the kind of players Hughes might go after when he will start moving D for help up front.After reading other team's trade offers, and assuming GMs are in the same mindset, the obvious path is to hold onto Barron and continue to develop him.
The only fanbase to offer anything reasonable or enticing are the Jets fans. Which is kinda shocking.
Whoa whoa whoa. That’s quite the accusation!
I see Kakko lined up on the 1st line and his most common linemates are Zibanejad and Kreider.
Kakko started the season on a line with Kreider and Zibanejad, then was moved to Bonino and Cuylle’s line after ~11 game to kickstart Wheeler and Zibanejad. Since coming back from injury he’s been with Kreider and Zibanejad again. The offensive results aren’t there yet, but the Rangers are 17-4-1 with Kakko, and his defensive game is very well developed for his age. A change of scenery doesn’t really make sense since they’re a better team with him in the lineup, and he’s not being buried by other options.
A trade doesn't need to be immediate to be discussed.... I'd actually expect a Barron trade, if it were to happen, to occur at the draft. Any chance Rangers' needs would have evolved by then ?
It depends on the Chytil situation, and whether or not they choose to extend Lindgren long-term. Either way, the Rangers’ lack of RW depth this season and next makes a Kakko trade unlikely. Moving him just opens another hole in the lineup, and his possession play is sorely needed as it is. Things may change with Perreault’s arrival, but that would be close to two years from now at the very least.
Yeah, not sure about Barron for the Rangers either, he probably has more value to us or other teams.
I know this is the Barron thread, but we actually have a lot more depth at LHD if that's a better fit!
If the Rangers choose to replace Lindgren, they’ll need a top-four LHD who can pair with Fox or Trouba. Matheson is the only guy who really fits the bill rom the Habs, but he wouldn’t get any PP time on the Rangers which would pretty much negate a large part of his value. I like Jordan Harris as a 3LD option, but unless the Habs are looking for futures or a Wing prospect, the Rangers don’t have much to offer for him.
fair ?
Yeah, Matheson is probably too good to not use on the PK. You'd get outbid if that's not your intention and/or how you value him.
