Proposal: Pittsburgh-Montreal
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Ugene Magic
EVIL LAUGH
GM's know what he is, and they will not judge him for being on a crappy Ducks team at the end there, and they certainly won't judge him on a season where he had an injured shoulder.
They will see...
2022/23: 82 | 28 - 32 - 60
2023/24: 70 | 15-22 - 37 <-----Bum shoulder injury
2024/25: 82 | 35-35 - 70
Last, he doesn't even need to repeat his last season, he's fine as a 28 - 32 - 60 guy. Crosby doesn't make players any better than they already are. He topped his previous best 34 - 35 -69 when he played as a center for Anaheim. He's his own man, he's quite skilled in his own like.
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I think the Habs are just going to need to manage Laine next year and ride it out.
Fledgemyhedge
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What the hell are you talking about? The Habs have only Carrier on the right side currently, and they need RD so bad that they played all of Hutson, Guhle, and Struble at RD at various times last season, and that was with Savard there who is now retired. There is absolutely a spot for BOTH Reinbacher and Mailloux in MTL right now; they just need to seize the opportunity. MTL has literally no other RD aside from Carrier right now, which is why trading Mailloux or Reinbacher as it stands now makes absolutely zero sense.
Come back in 2 years and let me know how ML is working out as a top 4 Dman in Montreal, I just don't see it happening and my bet is most Hab fans know this already.
Reinbacher is by far the btter prospect and long term RD for the Habs and having a leftie that can switch is a better fit for montreal.
MM
Hutson
Guhle
Carrier
Reinbacher
Fill ins for PK ect...
Heck Engstrom is a better long term Dman prospect for the Habs as well.
pth2
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Mailloux's biggest obstacle is Hutson, who fills a big part of the offensive D requirement. Without Hutson, Mailloux could hope to be sheltered and given prime offensive icetime, but that isn't going to happen.
LTIR is increased capspace in that the Habs can over the cap limit. Which they might based on Price’s contract.
As a result, Habs have a ton of capspace and accommodating Laine is not an issue at all.
Habs can be buyers if they want this offseason. Tons if capspace.
We’ll see after this season. Habs aren’t trading any RD without bringing some in first. That may or may not happen this summer. Also, your opinion on this as a non-Habs fan means very little. Thanks for weighing in with your expertise.
Doesn’t matter. There’s a spot for both as it stands right now. It’s up to them to seize the opportunity, like I said. If they don’t, then a trade starts to make sense. And no, playing multiple LD on their off side because you have no other choice is not the better option by any stretch of the imagination.
He’s another LD - he has nothing to do with Mailloux’s chances of making the team. In fact, he, if anyone, might be the guy with “no path in MTL”, not Mailloux. Right now, Engstrom has Hutson, Guhle, Matheson, Struble, and Xhekaj above him on the depth chart - gonna be a tough road to playing time with the big club for him. The path for Reinbacher and Mailloux is much more clear as it stands right now.
IMO, he's going to be too pricey for his reduced role with Hutson there.
Habs can find a better fit than him.
Well, CBJ got rid of him and instantly got way better. Rakell probably wouldn’t be getting benched and might actually be a net positive
I know I’m a Pens fan, but I’m not really a fan of Laine anymore and unsure if I want him on the Pens anyways.
I also think getting something productive back for him is gonna be tough, considering his value is probably lower than it was when CBJ paid a 2nd to get rid of him. If Montreal wants to move him, obviously
Probably, lets see how next season plays out as the Habs can really build from this season and I think Hage and Beck have the most promising future among the forward prospects aside from Demidov of course.
The development of Reinbacher is key to the back end as well, if he progresses as many think then there is a good solid and deep core but of course you have to ride out Anderson and Gallagher contracts through 26-27, along with Laine next year but that's manageable.
Like several other teams getting a legit second line center would sure help the transition as well.
Don’t be so delicate and yes it was a buildup
A condensed version of dissatisfaction. I’m sure your GM will find an eager buyer for Rakell if you decide to sellMontreal traded for him and made the playoffs when not a single person expected them to make it
That was always the plan. And we collect our CBJ 2nd round pick in the 2026 draft.
Well Montreal acquired him and also got way better when he came back from his knee injury.
I also think Montreal should and will ride out his contract next year and then move on.
Montreal got him and unexpectedly made the playoffs over CBJ.
DiglettDangles
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I mean no disrespect but this is a typical Bergevin move.
Yes, MTL probably wins value-wise (I don't believe in Mailloux and wish he was traded while he still has value) but it accomplishes nothing in the grand scheme of things.
How many wingers have MTL banked their future success on in the last 20 years, to appease the media and rabid fans, for them to perform decently after their acquisition and yet have an entirely forgettable impact on the team's trajectory? Tanguay, Cole, Shaw, Anderson, Toffoli - why would Rackell be any different?
Trade Mailloux and other players/picks for players that we actually need to build an identity and make an impact (C, RHD).
Yes, MTL probably wins value-wise (I don't believe in Mailloux and wish he was traded while he still has value) but it accomplishes nothing in the grand scheme of things.
How many wingers have MTL banked their future success on in the last 20 years, to appease the media and rabid fans, for them to perform decently after their acquisition and yet have an entirely forgettable impact on the team's trajectory? Tanguay, Cole, Shaw, Anderson, Toffoli - why would Rackell be any different?
Trade Mailloux and other players/picks for players that we actually need to build an identity and make an impact (C, RHD).
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Regardless of value, Montreal's not in a point in their rebuild (or have a need) to acquire a 32 year old RWer. So they almost definitely pass.
Montreal got Laine and made the playoffs. In fact, they were 31st in the league when he came back from injury and were tied for 11th in points from that point on.
I also have no idea how he has less value with a higher cap, less term and a much better season.
Montreal got Laine and made the playoffs. In fact, they were 31st in the league when he came back from injury and were tied for 11th in points from that point on.
I also have no idea how he has less value with a higher cap, less term and a much better season.
