Speculation: Montreal deadline sale - make your offers!

[Shark Finn]

1 week into the season and we are making feadline deals already?

Got to stay ahead of the curve. And, you know, there might be GM's reading these and taking notes. We are the real hockey geniuses, after all.

 

[HuGort]

Anderson is one of those guys where GMs will offer something cheeky like a 3rd, but if you retained 1M you get a 1st.

Doubt it. Maybe a 2nd if Montreal retain half. But doubt Hughes trades him. They small team

 

[Number 57]

Is Savard still decent?

He's been great since coming to Montreal. Absolutely no complaint and actually considering re-signing him.

He's better than Kulak, Stetcher, Emberson for sure lol

 

[Anardil]

I don't mind keeping some of them as depth players, especially since aside from Savard they don't have much value. But at the same time, you got Heinman, Kapanen, Demidov, Reinbacher, Roy, Mailloux, Engstrom, Beck, and possibly more in need of full-time spots in the next year.

So, if you gotta clear the dead weight to make space might as well grab a pick during this season

After the first three names, I don't see any NHLers next year, unless they have a 'Kapanen-like' training camp next year.

 

[samsagat]

Savard won't get a first, that ship has sailed, he's actually slower than ever.
A late 2nd for him is what I expect. And it's time to give his spot to younger guys (after the TD).

Armia is a guy I'd see a team paying a 2nd for him, if he has a decent season.

Dvorak? If someone is ready to pay something for him without retention, go!

Evans is a keeper, he's good at what he does, drafted and raised in the organization. Far better than Dvorak at a cheaper price.

Pezzetta we keep. Can't have any better when it comes to a 13th forward.

 

[Treb]

Lining up to sell already?

Maybe the Habs should just play some more games, first?

It's more about getting pieces that will not be part of our contending team out so we can position ourselves to get the right pieces in.

I don't think it should a whole firesale, but there's a few of those pieces that should go.

And definitely not in October, more like December-March. Unless of course a great offer comes in.

 

[Guy Larose]

We will be sellers


Why not

Not even Hughes knows that yet, but some random poster on HF states it as 100% fact. Stupid thread only seen on HF.

 

[Treb]

Not even Hughes knows that yet, but some random poster on HF states it as 100% fact. Stupid thread only seen on HF.

I'm pretty sure Hughes knows his team isn't a contender.

He won’t sell just to sell, but will probably try to get some assets for the guys that don't fit past this year like Dvorak, Armia and probably Savard.

 

[Sideline]

Montreal just got clowned by an old, slow Penguins team that has suspect goaltending. They are about as far away from contention as a team can be without being the 23-24 Sharks.

 

[Treb]

Montreal just got clowned by an old, slow Penguins team that has suspect goaltending. They are about as far away from contention as a team can be without being the 23-24 Sharks.

So if they won against Toronto and Ottawa, what does that mean for them?

Judging teams on a single game doesn't work.

 

[Sideline]

So if they won against Toronto and Ottawa, what does that mean for them?

Judging teams on a single game doesn't work.

Maybe the total lack of structure in the neutral zone and making Kevin Hayes look like prime Jaromir Jagr on the cycle was a one off.

But I'm quite comfortable judging Montreal on what I've seen so far this year. They have some good young players, but they are obviously not good enough to make the playoffs.

 

[StewieP19]

If Montréal are not in playoff race what is the price for Montembeault

 

[dgibb10]

So if they won against Toronto and Ottawa, what does that mean for them?

Judging teams on a single game doesn't work.

It means Samuel Montembault had an utterly ridiculous game vs Toronto

 

[Guy Larose]

I'm pretty sure Hughes knows his team isn't a contender.

He won’t sell just to sell, but will probably try to get some assets for the guys that don't fit past this year like Dvorak, Armia and probably Savard.

Of course he does, but that doesn't make them sellers as stated. I'm also not sold on he will sell Armia and Savard if they are going to the playoffs (not saying they are).

 

[The Great Weal]

Is Savard still decent?

He's been pretty bad so far (brutal against the Pens) but I do think it's more of a bad stretch rather than him falling off completely. He was arguably our best dman last year and was still good in preseason. He should be fine in a #4/5 dman role.

That being said, I don't know if teams would pay up a 1st right now (maybe closer to the deadline). Habs also need more NHL RHD and not less so I doubt they'd want to trade him before then anyways.

 

[Treb]

If Montréal are not in playoff race what is the price for Montembeault

Would require ludicrous overpayment. Montreal has no reason to deal him.

Likely to be our starter until one of Dobes/Fowler/Volokhin takes it from him.

 

[Btown]

Is it possible to just borrow Anderson for the playoffs then return him after?

Maybe for a second round pick?

With cap circumvention at playoff time he would be a big body on the third line.

But…..

When the season starts again the following season and you can’t “cheat” the cap, I was thinking a full return with no late fees?

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Makes no sense for the Habs.

The Habs are the team with posters starting deadline trades in week 1.

 

[Treb]

The Habs are the team with posters starting deadline trades in week 1.

Of players we don't need, not players we actually plan to keep moving forward.

 

[Captain34]

Halak, Ryder + 2nd for your best prospect!

 

[TheNewEra]

If Ottawa is in a playoff spot or close to one then I would offer a 4th for Evans

 

[Habs Halifax]

Is Savard still decent?

Still stable for sure. He's does the boring stuff very well and is a rare physical RD that coaches love to play.

Not sure what the Habs do with Savard. Right now, he's the only RD that fits well with Hutson. I suspect we consider extending Savard but it will depend a lot on on how this roster performs from now till TDL.

If Ottawa is in a playoff spot or close to one then I would offer a 4th for Evans

Sens and Habs will be neck/neck this season. Add the Sabres and probably the Wings to this mix as well. Maybe one of these teams sneaks in and take your pick.

Not sure how the Habs manage Evans. He's great on faceoffs as a bottom 2C type. Basically touching his short prime years now. I don't think we unload for a 4th. Better value keeping him IMO.

 

[Treb]

If Ottawa is in a playoff spot or close to one then I would offer a 4th for Evans

Even without the rivalry thing, this is not an interesting deal.

If Evans is traded, it's either because he prices himself out or we get a deal we can't refuse.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Montreal just got clowned by an old, slow Penguins team that has suspect goaltending. They are about as far away from contention as a team can be without being the 23-24 Sharks.

Exaggeration is your personal strength I'm assuming? You're talking about the Habs from 22/23. The 23/24 Habs were much more competitive and had the most 1 goal games in the NHL. We also were 8th to 10th last prior to the TDL where they accepted more of a tank strategy.

Habs are not contenders yes but what does contending mean in this thread? Contending for playoffs of contending for cup? If it's contending for playoffs, it's still a bit of a reach but I do think the Habs will be in that bubble mix of teams that don't make it. The Sens, Sabres, and Wings are not that much better than most are trying to say.

I expect the Habs pick to be 10-15 range this year (pre lottery). Are we selling at the TDL? That will depend on a lot of factors and games have to be played. More than 4 eh?

 

[All Mod Cons]

Are you guys still demanding a 1st for Dvorak?