The point was that Harris for Wahlstrom doesn't seem like an even deal to me, that's all. And if the Habs really had an interest in the player should be more of an even deal. Wahlstrom could be a good candidate to go on waivers before too long.
2026 1st rounder would be fine, it would allow the habs to get a decent pick, especially with Tampa on the decline , without Kucherov being amazing this year Tampa is in a fight to just make the playoffs, plus that core will be a few years older in a few seasons, lets not forget about contract limits for teams
I can see Zegras being shopped but it will be an offseason move not at deadline
I just don't see any upside to adding Wahlstrom even on a flier. Agreed that Harris for Wahlstrom isn't an even deal as Harris has value and still has some upside.
No team's going to trade a 2026 1st this far in advance without it being lottery protected.
This is my like for this comment for... reasons.I would say it's 50-50.
I doubt the Habs are playoff contenders next season either, but anything is possible. Keeping Savard has some value for the development of the young players and shows a commitment from management to having the right guys in the dressing room. If the Habs decide to trade him at this year's deadline for a good return (ie. 1st rounder or better), I'm not heartbroken over it. If they decide to trade him at a later date or keep him until his contract expires, I'm not going to lose sleep over that either.
Off the top of my head, I can't think of too many teams that overpaid in a trade for a player in the offseason. Not like they do at the deadline when the season is on the line. I doubt a guy like Kulak gets a 2nd rounder in the offseason. Teams tend to overpay for depth a lot more at the TDL than during the offseason. Plus, it's not just free agency though, it's teams restructuring that make players available as well. For example the Habs traded Romanov at the draft a couple years ago. Why trade for Savard when you can get a younger cheaper Romanov. Obviously, Islanders paid a hefty price, but they got a player that wouldn't likely be available at TDL.
Guessing Armia if they have the cap space.
I could see Pearson but I think Armia.He would really solidify the rangers bottom 6 options as they have ELC guys including Rempe who might not be needed come playoff time. The Rangers just need to put Armia in his spot, let him kill penalties and eat the clock when the Rangers are winning, and he'll probably chip in a few goals.
You have Slaf, Caufield, Roy, Newhook, RHP, They all deserve to be above Anderson on wing depth. Hopefully, we bring some other piece in the summer which would put Anderson on 4th line. We already need to accept Gallagher as 4th liner for next season, so let jus tmove one of them out if we get the opportunity.
That would be an easy yes but Tkachuk is worth a lot more then Caufield.
