Some GMs build up a relationship built on trust, not to the point of lopsided deals, but helping each other out; it could be as simple as a courtesy call to give someone one last chance to counter an offer for a player, etc.
Cgy didn't have faith he'd recover from his hip problems. And Treviling seemed like he just HAD to get Kadri. It was a very strange deal. And easily one of the biggest coups by a GM in recent history at the very least. If Kadri played like he did in Col, ppl would've turned a blind eye to it. Big gamble by him and he lost big.Leafs scouts were rumored to be in attendance in Pittsburgh yesterday to scout Monahan.
Could you imagine a world where Treliving spends a 1st for Monahan as a rental after spending a 1st to unload him less than 2 years ago?
That would be crazy.
Yeah his IQ is what stands out the most and he's showing he doesn't need speed to still be effective.
That's hilarious.
You have been pretty reasonable but what you just said doesn't make any sense. Have you seen Monahan's play lately? This is the best hockey I have seen him playing and he is only worth a 3rd from a contender? The Habs certainly will get a better offer. In case we didn't get a better offer, I would like the Habs to keep Monahan (even if he would walk at the end of the season). A few month of him mentoring our young players worth more than a 3rd round pick which the Habs had a lot in next couple of years.
Doesn't have to, can keep his picks and prospects and roll the dice the current squad can get it done if a 1st OR an A prospect isn't on the table
Not quite. It was said that the agreement was a contender OR another team of Sean's choosing (i.e. if not a contender)
I don't believe the Habs have any intention of giving Monahan away for the scraps you would offer. Like i'm sure Hughes is rushing to give away Monahan for a pick in the range between 85th and 90th. This place is becoming a joke.
Calm down Batman.
I'm pretty sure there won't be any conditions on team performances. Only on his number of games played.
What other options are out there that you like much more?
Out of curiosity, what does Winnipeg do if plan A doesn’t work and Montreal doesn’t want to trade him for a second? Stand down and ride the current roster? If that’s the case, why are we seeing reports everywhere that says they are going to be aggressive on the market?
In no particular order, key point being hard to say who will be available bc we don't even know yet who's in the playoffs so this is just spit balling at this stage until those standings are final (so hard to look into my crystal ball, some of my list likely won't be available and some new ones will be). This is just a list of guys I would sooner target at the TDL before Monahan, this is not a comprehensive list even (I know I'm forgetting 1-2 more players I've talked about in the past who might be available), just off the top of my head guys I would sooner have for various reasons and not position specific. I'm sure other Jets fans would be able to add to my list and have lists of their own, as you know no fan base agrees on these things 100% (Habs included). As I stated multi times most fans and management all are happy with Names job at 2C, we just wish we could get the same defensive ability with the offensive ability of a 60-70+ point center at 2C.......but those of course are hard to find but some of my list below fill that description or are enough of upgrade over Names to consider them. Another key point to know about the Jets is cap space is not an issue, they have lots for the TDL (5.5 million at this stage without a single player being traded away). Some of these players I like much more then Monahan and are better players IMO, some I think are similar value or less then Monahan trade value but are better fits on the Jets and fill needs on the Jets better. Some I like longer term, some shorter term so this is a mixed bag in my list but thats what you asked me for.
