Fair enough for them to ask for Demidov. I do wonder if an offersheet risks throwing a wrench in their internal cap plans when they'll need to resign Carlsson, LaCombe and all their young talent. This is on top of them being rumored to back up the brinks truck for Marner.
I mean one can always try an offer sheet but other than last year it’s not a common occurrence.
McTavish is a stud but I wouldn't be surprised if Demidov outproduces his 24-25 season next year as a rookie. 1st+Beck aren't just throw-ins either.
You sleeping under a rock, ownership said they aren't penny pinching anymore and gave Verbeek the green light on spending to the cap
An internal cap allocation still exists even if you're spending to the cap in order to maintain a balanced contract structure. We have one in Montreal where most Fs are taking the Suzuki contract as the upper limit. It's about spending wisely.
They have 40 mil in caprroom. They don't need to trade him. The money Mason M is looking for means Montreal would need to fork over four 1st round pick. Anaheim is in a win now mood. They will match anything
MacT is a perfect 2C. To pry him loose would be beyond costly. Likely the equivalent of four firsts. And even then, why in the world would the Ducks do it?
Ducks have zero reason to trade him unless for a serious overpay.
So don't Habs have their #1C in Suzuki.
He is when you are discussing trading for a young player like McTavish because he doesn't move the needle one bit.
You do realize Demidov and MacT are different types of players, right? Habs would be looking at Demodov + the equivalent of three more firsts. The Ducks have no reason to trade the player. Therefore the cost would be a big overpay.
That’s your opinion. Like I said, I wouldn’t pay those anyway.
Fair argument.
