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

[sampollock]

same...but he will sign with a contender. My guess is the Panthers...

I bet you're right so when they play the leaf blowers he'll be a good pain in the ace for nostrils

 

[Ezpz]

https://x.com/HabsLinks/status/1745233525589111192?s=20

TSN's trade bait is out.

3. Allen
4. Monahan
30. Matheson

Can't really follow their logic. Walker had an amazing October and has been pretty meh since. Tanev is over the hill. Tarasenko won a cup and was a key reason for it. He's still good and Ottawa is already practically eliminated. I know sometimes guys get pushed down for being unlikely to be traded, but there are a ton of better players out there than Walker and his one point in December and one point in January and decreasing ice time. This is a pretty crap free agent class though. Hopefully Hughes can swing a good return on Moneyhands and Allen. I also think Savard is more likely to get dealt than Matheson.

 

[Jabba11]

The only reasons why Zegras might work in MTL are that there's good leadership in the room, CC is his buddy so he'll be invested, and MSL is an offensive minded guy so he wouldn't be stifled. I think if we were relying on Zegras to be the guy then it would be a disaster, but if he's just an offensive weapon amongst a good core then it could work. He could be the patrick Kane in our group

I like and agree with most of what you're saying. But, Patrick Kane was more than just an offensive minded guy, he was THE GUY. Don't forget.

 

[Kimota]

Do the Kings have goalie problems? With his performance tonight, Primeau and Anderson for Dubois.

 

[themilosh]

Montreal has most of a young top-6 with Suzuki, CC, Slaf, Dach, and Newhook. Montreal is likely to draft another projected top-6 player. I'd prefer removing Newhook/Dach (If he's a true band-aid boy) for a player better than our best player, Suzuki.

Also, I'm not too happy with Caufield's attitude and effort this season and don't think adding his best bud whom I feel has issues with attitude and effort is a great idea.

Id still like to trade straight up CC to the Rags for Laff.

I just dont really see the upside to a soft scoring winger when he is pretty easy to neutralize, absent other scoring threats.

From the look of things, we are building from the back end up.. Monty looks to be a solid 1b platoon option. Our D are going to be big, fast, and puck movers which will increase scoring.

Bottom 6 forwards will be home developed.

Top 6 would look great with big bruising bodies (but no clear cut superstars) kinda like the 85 & 93 teams.

 

[McGees]

I think Perry goes to Loafs.
Why no Savard on trade bait board

 

[Scriptor]

Get another shooter with Caufield and Suzuki and watch Caufield suddenly become more open! He's seen as the default shooting option.

Rumour of NJ willing to trade Mercer for Xhekaj. Xhekaj + 2nd round draft pick for Mercer, I'd consider it.

Put him on the RW with Caufield and Suzuki and shots would be blasting from both wings and center, even. That line automatically becomes harder to defend against.

Reunite the early season playoff Newhook - Dach - Slafkovsky while we waiter one of two possibilities at the 2024 draft to be ready for the NHL (Brandsegg-Nygard or Cayden Lindstrom).

This upcoming draft, with so many quality Ds available, should be an easier draft to move up in...

 

[Walksss]

Do the Kings have goalie problems? With his performance tonight, Primeau and Anderson for Dubois.

Atrocious post. Give it up man he's not coming here ever and thats amazing.

 

[HuGort]

Do the Kings have goalie problems? With his performance tonight, Primeau and Anderson for Dubois.

You would take on Dubois contract?

 

[Deus ex machina]

Get another shooter with Caufield and Suzuki and watch Caufield suddenly become more open! He's seen as the default shooting option.

Rumour of NJ willing to trade Mercer for Xhekaj. Xhekaj + 2nd round draft pick for Mercer, I'd consider it.

Put him on the RW with Caufield and Suzuki and shots would be blasting from both wings and center, even. That line automatically becomes harder to defend against.

Reunite the early season playoff Newhook - Dach - Slafkovsky while we waiter one of two possibilities at the 2024 draft to be ready for the NHL (Brandsegg-Nygard or Cayden Lindstrom).

This upcoming draft, with so many quality Ds available, should be an easier draft to move up in...

Where is this Mercer for Xhekaj rumor coming from?

 

[General Fanager]

Get another shooter with Caufield and Suzuki and watch Caufield suddenly become more open! He's seen as the default shooting option.

Rumour of NJ willing to trade Mercer for Xhekaj. Xhekaj + 2nd round draft pick for Mercer, I'd consider it.

Put him on the RW with Caufield and Suzuki and shots would be blasting from both wings and center, even. That line automatically becomes harder to defend against.

Reunite the early season playoff Newhook - Dach - Slafkovsky while we waiter one of two possibilities at the 2024 draft to be ready for the NHL (Brandsegg-Nygard or Cayden Lindstrom).

This upcoming draft, with so many quality Ds available, should be an easier draft to move up in...

The Devils? or their fans on this site?

I havent heard this one before.....

 

[Egresch]

Where is this Mercer for Xhekaj rumor coming from?

I do not see us trading Xhekaj away. I still see him as key part of our future D. He responded well to his demotion to AHL, has the X factor, he literally lives "the culture" new management is promoting. He is undrafted kid who worked incredibly hard to be here and he loves Habs.
Unless he should be part of a trade for some really elite player, I do not see him going away.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Look like the Avs is another team looking to address their goaltending.

 

[BaseballCoach]

I do not see us trading Xhekaj away. I still see him as key part of our future D. He responded well to his demotion to AHL, has the X factor, he literally lives "the culture" new management is promoting. He is undrafted kid who worked incredibly hard to be here and he loves Habs.
Unless he should be part of a trade for some really elite player, I do not see him going away.

Struble looks like a keeper too.

So if we keep Matheson, Struble and Xhekaj on the LD until Engstrom or Hutson are ready to carry a load, does this allow us to trade Guhle for a really good young forward
(not a project)?

 

[eklund the clown]

English is not my first language. I tought it was clear the way I said it. I will be willing to offer something in theses assets. Not all of then. Its pretty wild to think someone would offer all this players for Zegras. You guys are funny.

I would for sure offer Stubble, Roy and Calgary1st for Zegras.

Well language has nothing to do with this offer.It's very clear and very overpriced .Maybe Calgary's 1st and even that might be too much

 

[Vachon23]

Get another shooter with Caufield and Suzuki and watch Caufield suddenly become more open! He's seen as the default shooting option.

Rumour of NJ willing to trade Mercer for Xhekaj. Xhekaj + 2nd round draft pick for Mercer, I'd consider it.

Put him on the RW with Caufield and Suzuki and shots would be blasting from both wings and center, even. That line automatically becomes harder to defend against.

Reunite the early season playoff Newhook - Dach - Slafkovsky while we waiter one of two possibilities at the 2024 draft to be ready for the NHL (Brandsegg-Nygard or Cayden Lindstrom).

This upcoming draft, with so many quality Ds available, should be an easier draft to move up in...

Not a chance NJ does that

If they do, I would drive from Victoriaville to Montreal to drive Xhekaj to the airport quickly before they change there mind

 

[Mrb1p]

https://x.com/HabsLinks/status/1745233525589111192?s=20

TSN's trade bait is out.

3. Allen
4. Monahan
30. Matheson

Matheson needs to be traded before teams realize its all a mirage.

Matheson is the perfect guy to trade but I just don't think having one vet on the backend would be wise.

Just trade for a vet then, Lyubushkin shoots right and should be available for like a 3rd or something, ditto with Zaitsev or Hamonic.

 

[HuGort]

Look like the Avs is another team looking to address their goaltending.

Colorado don't know the pieces in their farm system Calgary be looking for.

 

[sampollock]

Where is this Mercer for Xhekaj rumor coming from?

dreams

 

[rik schau]

Hughes isn't going to lower his asking prices just to move players and GMs don't appear to want to spend so far this year.

This is the NHL trades since the season started on Oct 10th, in reverse order (most recent to oldest).
- Drysdale + a 2nd for Gauthier's rights
- A 5th for Tatar
- A 5th and 3rd for Zadorov
- A 5th for Beauviller (moved to create cap space for Zadorov, the 5th is even the same as in the Zadorov trade)
- A 7th for Bogosian

There was about as many AHL level trades made as well, which is actually low compared to just last year which wasn't that existing in term of trades either.

It's going to be another rather underwhelming trade season. Event he rumors mill is quiet outside the media making their "trade bait" list.

Yup.Saw this coming years ago,drab.

Montreal must be pretty low on the totem pole of places a player would want to play, now anyways, was a time it was coveted though.

 

[smirob]

1. Trade Allen now
2. If trading Xhekaj means overpayment we move him, as much as I like the guy we have bigger holes to fill

 

[Pat Riot]

Well language has nothing to do with this offer.It's very clear and very overpriced .Maybe Calgary's 1st and even that might be too much

Calgary 1st for Zegras is too much? You are out of touch, it wouldnt be enough. We would need to add a good prospect to that pick. I think most people would agree with me on that. The clown you must be trolling

It took the 13th and 66th pick to get Dach which was way a less proven player then Zegras. Unless Calgary 1st in in the top 5 its absurd to think it would be an overpayment for Zegras. I understand you want to trade crap for good player but thats not how it works

 

[morhilane]

We are less than 2 months before the deadline and there is like no trade rumors out there. Last year, people were talking about Horvat, Meier, Kane, Chychrun and which teams was in it. So far this year, it's all just pundits saying "I think team X needs a center/goalie/dmen and these are the ones I think are available".

Also, I'm starting to think Calgary is trying very hard to re-sign their UFAs, so they aren't technically available and won't be unless they refuse to extend minus 10 minutes before the draft. I can't decide if that's good or bad. Teams might be waiting to see for certain they aren't available before moving to other options (i.e. pushing back any possible Monahan deal).

My hope, on the Habs side:
- Allen moved sooner than later
- Monahan moved for nice shiny things we can talk about
- Kovacevic moved to some desperate GM for depth at D for more than he's worth
- Matheson getting traded too (please, please, please...unlikely with his term thought)
- Pearson moved for whatever

 

[crosbyshow]

Calgary 1st for Zegras is too much? You are out of touch, it wouldnt be enough. We would need to add a good prospect to that pick. I think most people would agree with me on that. The clown you must be trolling

It took the 13th and 66th pick to get Dach which was way a less proven player then Zegras. Unless Calgary 1st in in the top 5 its absurd to think it would be an overpayment for Zegras. I understand you want to trade crap for good player but thats not how it works

Yep in fact it would need maybe Xykaj or Mailloux + Anderson and Calgary first.

Zegras has the same or even more value than Caufield..... yould you trade Caufield for guys like Anderson Mailloux and a first?? Probably not...

 

[Deus ex machina]

Calgary 1st for Zegras is too much? You are out of touch, it wouldnt be enough. We would need to add a good prospect to that pick. I think most people would agree with me on that. The clown you must be trolling

It took the 13th and 66th pick to get Dach which was way a less proven player then Zegras. Unless Calgary 1st in in the top 5 its absurd to think it would be an overpayment for Zegras. I understand you want to trade crap for good player but thats not how it works

Proven is not necessarily always a good thing.
Zegras has proven to be a flawed player. He's lost a lot of shine since being drafted.
No team will give a top 5 pick for him anymore. Probably not a top 10 pick either.