HF Habs: Trade Proposal Thread #86: 2023-2024 Season

[BaseballCoach]

I really doubt the Stars would trade him but Mavrik Bourque has taken off in the AHL. 41 points in 31 games. He's 22 and fits our timeline. The Stars are just stacked everywhere.

We have a glut of defenseman. I don't even know if they need a defenseman but Struble for Bourque is an idea.

How about Xhekaj for Bourque? Is that too much or too little IYO? Which of the two young d-men is more valuable to a team?

Is David Savard potentially a Cup-helping D for them for a 2 year run? Suter is 38 and their 5-6 are not that strong.

Savard and Mitchell Stephens for Bourque and a 2nd?

 

[HuGort]

You are talking about one game dude.

Romanov was traded for the 13th overall pick. You think Struble could fetch that right now?

I think if the Devils put Dawson Mercer on the block that fits into that Dach mold, the only Habs D that could get him would be Guhle.

I wouldn't move Struble. His upside still climbing. Could be another of those second round homeruns in draft.

Habs need to make a major move on left D, either at deadline or over the summer. Getting jammed up a bit with Wifi in minors and Hutson turning pro in spring. If nothing done be chaos next season.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

How about Xhekaj for Bourque? Is that too much or too little IYO? Which d-man is more valuable to a team?

Tough to really put a finger on the value of these young D. And they might have different value to different teams. Someone might like Xhekaj's size and toughness more vs Struble's mobility and steady play.

I'm just spit balling but Bourque fits exactly the profile of player Hughes has been bringing in.

 

[HuGort]

Tough to really put a finger on the value of these young D. And they might have different value to different teams. Someone might like Xhekaj's size and toughness more vs Struble's mobility and steady play.

I'm just spit balling but Bourque fits exactly the profile of player Hughes has been bringing in.

Dallas' Bourque you mean? I be looking for higher player.

Going by Romanov trade value our young defense should fetch sizable return.

 

[BaseballCoach]

Tough to really put a finger on the value of these young D. And they might have different value to different teams. Someone might like Xhekaj's size and toughness more vs Struble's mobility and steady play.

I'm just spit balling but Bourque fits exactly the profile of player Hughes has been bringing in.

If Xhekaj is supposedly fetching offers of a first rounder, then perhaps Bourque being equivalent to a first works.

OTOH, I think Dallas is looking to make a run for a couple of years, so I think to THEM, giving up a potential future good NHLer is possible only if they are getting real help for their Cup run.

Savard could be a solid roster player for them, Monahan too, Evans for the bottom-6 and Stephens for competent injury depth (Dvo too expensive). Obviously returns would vary.

Harris or a non-prime prospect could be sweeteners to fetch a strong prospect and/or better picks. I would not use Guhle, Struble or Xhekaj as casual throw-ins to any trade.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Bourque would be amazing but i seriously doubt we get him for Xhekaj or Harris

 

[vokiel]

Bourque would be amazing but i seriously doubt we get him for Xhekaj or Harris

We're not getting any other teams' top prospects, unless we are trading a Pacioretty level player. That's how we got Suzuki.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

We're not getting any other teams' top prospects, unless we are trading a Pacioretty level player. That's how we got Suzuki.

good thing Vegas said no to Cody Glass

 

[hvac412]

Love Nylander but holy crap is that an ugly contract.

 

[EXPOS123]

Love Nylander but holy crap is that an ugly contract.

Why? That’s the price you pay for a proven 40 goal 100 point player who’s still young and rarely gets injured

Add the fact the cap is going up and I dont understand why anyone would be against this even if you aren’t a Leafs fan.

People would be bragging about this signing if he was with us.

 

[Andy]

The habs do have to seriously pay up for some forward help though.

Suzuki, Slaf, Dach, Caufield, Newhook is okay, but there are still too many question marks. And there isn't much in the pipeline after Roy and Beck, unless someone really surprises.

I think we have enough quality D men that even if the one you trade ends up being very good, it's okay because of the amount of D the team has left over.

Personally, I would be really disappointed if the team doesn't add another forward by the draft. Ideally they'd get some help this season.

The question of course is which D man, the only real untouchables for me is Guhle, Hutson, Reinbacher (for now) and possible Struble (he's been insanely good). Xhekaj I always considered tradeable for the right price, but the coaches recent words are having me re-consider.

Mailloux (might change though), Harris, Barron, Kovacevic, Savard, Matheson, are all tradeable for me.

Even if Mailloux ends up a top d-man, if the return is a scoring forward, I don't care. A left over of Guhle, Barron, Hutson, Reinbacher, Arber, Harris, is still good for me

 

[rahad]

Why? That’s the price you pay for a proven 40 goal 100 point player who’s still young and rarely gets injured

Add the fact the cap is going up and I dont understand why anyone would be against this even if you aren’t a Leafs fan.

People would be bragging about this signing if he was with us.

Can you tell when Nylander scored 100 points? He also scored 40 goals once in his career.We will see if the leafs regret this contract or not.

 

[waitin425]

In Summer of 25, Crosby will be a UFA and turn 38 years old. He grew up a Habs fan.

Would you guys sign him for 8.7 x 3 years? Means we would have him for his 38, 39 and 40 season. Would be a great mentor. Great for the business side of things, and probably still puts up something like 80, 70 and 60 points in those years.

 

[The Great Weal]

In Summer of 25, Crosby will be a UFA and turn 38 years old. He grew up a Habs fan.

Would you guys sign him for 8.7 x 3 years? Means we would have him for his 38, 39 and 40 season. Would be a great mentor. Great for the business side of things, and probably still puts up something like 80, 70 and 60 points in those years.

There is zero chance the Pens are letting him go

 

[waitin425]

There is zero chance the Pens are letting him go

Letting him go? They would have to, if he decided to, wouldn't they?

It's a pure hypothetical question, I know that. And yes, I think he will probably retire a Pen. But, there is not a ZERO percent chance.

 

[The Great Weal]

Letting him go? They would have to, if he decided to, wouldn't they?

It's a pure hypothetical question, I know that. And yes, I think he will probably retire a Pen. But, there is not a ZERO percent chance.

The Pens gave Malkin and Letang what they wanted, they will do the same to Crosby. He's going to remain a Pen until he retires. Of course I can't say with 100% certainty, but it would be an awful look for the organization if they didn't resign him.

 

[therocket9]

In Summer of 25, Crosby will be a UFA and turn 38 years old. He grew up a Habs fan.

Would you guys sign him for 8.7 x 3 years? Means we would have him for his 38, 39 and 40 season. Would be a great mentor. Great for the business side of things, and probably still puts up something like 80, 70 and 60 points in those years.

If Crosby goes anywhere it will be to play with his buddy Mackinnon.

 

[EXPOS123]

Can you tell when Nylander scored 100 points? He also scored 40 goals once in his career.We will see if the leafs regret this contract or not.

The point is he did score 40 goals and he’s well on his way to doing it again this year and see no reason why he can’t continue. The 100 point season will come.

I find it funny no one seems to be bashing the fact we are paying a smurf who’s already had a major injury close to 8 million and who’s yet to score 30 goals all while playing next to one of the supposed top centerman in the league .

I would have loved Nylander here and think he is a great player who deserves that contract.

I also pray that Caulfield starts living up to his contract because if he doesn’t score he doesn’t bring anything else

 

[Adam Michaels]

We are two months away from the TDL.

 

[Deebs]

The Pens gave Malkin and Letang what they wanted, they will do the same to Crosby. He's going to remain a Pen until he retires. Of course I can't say with 100% certainty, but it would be an awful look for the organization if they didn't resign him.

I would love to see Sid move to another team to try and win another cup. He's done everything for the Pens, nothing more to give.

 

[26Mats]

We are two months away from the TDL.

We live in interesting times.

 

[Egresch]

With Siegenthaler injured, Devils might use some LD. Also, experienced goalie like Jake Allen might be good for them. They might be good trading partner for us, nowadays.

 

[sampollock]

Love Nylander but holy crap is that an ugly contract.

perfect for that team... wet on TO

 

[Scriptor]

Why? That’s the price you pay for a proven 40 goal 100 point player who’s still young and rarely gets injured

Add the fact the cap is going up and I dont understand why anyone would be against this even if you aren’t a Leafs fan.

People would be bragging about this signing if he was with us.

People would be bragging about this signing if he was with us.

Not really, IMO.

I know Nylander is on pace for 100+points and 46 goals, but a season's long and he never had more than 87 points in his career year today last season.

He reached 40 goals the nose just once and that could be an outlier for goals scored, for all we know.

PROVEN is a strong word until it is truly proven. Sounds more like words spoken by a fan boy.

Just saying...

At 11.5M, Nylander needs to become a consistent 40-goal, 100+ point player to make the cost worthwhile.

Not sure Nylander puts up those totals on a team that doesn't have Matthews, Tavares and Nylander as team mates?

Nylander, in Montreal, might be more a PPG player, topping out in the low to mid-eighties in points.

I would never pay 11.5M to such a player.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

We are two months away from the TDL.

I don't want to wait, trade everyone now to ensure we suck for a better pick instead of winning stupid games like Saturday. We want Celebrini, I have a good feeling #4 wins the lotery