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

[Andy]

If Bunting stays productive, he may have good value in the last year of his contract for a trade. Pretty much the biggest reason I’d consider an Allen-bunting swap.

Bunting is already 28 though.

 

[The Great Weal]

I hate Bunting. I think acquiring Bunting could be pretty bad. I could see him do very well here like Tatar but ultimately he doesn't make our team better when it matters. He's the type of guys who can get you to the bubble but not past it. I've seen him enough in playoffs and important games to know i don't want him in my team.

You're not wrong, but we won't have to worry about making the playoffs for a while

If Bunting stays productive, he may have good value in the last year of his contract for a trade. Pretty much the biggest reason I’d consider an Allen-bunting swap.

Bunting is already 28 though.

I mean Allen is 33. Not really sure why some here think that Allen is worth more. Bunting would be our 3rd most productive forward. Canes aren't really scoring much outside of Aho so it's not like Bunting is benefiting from playing on an offensive powerhouse.

 

[vokiel]

After last season it's fairly obvious the assets we want to move aren't worth a heck of a lot. Many of us are just hoping we blow a couple of holes in our forward group for guys like Heineman and probably Beck. One player not talked about much is Jake Evans I'd move him in a heartbeat if I could. Our specialist isn't all that special considering we are rocking a 31st spot on the PK.

He would clear waivers.

 

[morhilane]

Another team who might be on the "goalie sweepstake" now: the Wilds. They lost Gustavsson (week to week) which means MAF is now the starter and his backup is a 31 years old who haven't played in the NHL since 2016-2017 (and only 8 games total).

 

[The Great Weal]

He would clear waivers.

No he wouldn't. I was very critical of his play to start the year but he's been a solid player. A 1.7 million defense/faceoff specialist who works hard more often than not is quite worth it.

 

[JRichard]

I feel like the most likely way to acquire Leonard wouldnt be by trading picks and prospects, but by trading a Matheson + assuming WAS is in a playoff spot by TDL. Most of their ACGM on capfriendly involve acquiring an offensive D (and a C). Maybe something like Matheson and Monahan for Leonard and a second (+ Mantha for cap)?

Ryan Leonard?? 8th oa last draft? And they add a 2nd on top? Plus Mantha?
Man…

 

[vokiel]

Ryan Leonard?? 8th oa last draft? And they add a 2nd on top? Plus Mantha?
Man…

Some folks can't stop living with their fantasies.

We passed on Leonard, there is no going back, ever.

 

[sampollock]

Some folks can't stop living with their fantasies.

We passed on Leonard, there is no going back, ever.

sadly you are correct

 

[JRichard]

Some folks can't stop living with their fantasies.

We passed on Leonard, there is no going back, ever.

I guess we could but price would be different.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

sadly you are correct

He's not that good but Washington shouldn't be moving prospects.

 

[vokiel]

He's not that good but Washington shouldn't be moving prospects.

Then we shouldn't bother trying to acquire him. Second hand personnel is not leading us anywhere at the moment, and rarely led us anywhere in the past.

 

[vokiel]

Another team who might be on the "goalie sweepstake" now: the Wilds. They lost Gustavsson (week to week) which means MAF is now the starter and his backup is a 31 years old who haven't played in the NHL since 2016-2017 (and only 8 games total).

They're gonna have to start winning and with a Kaprizov injured as well, that might get complicated.

 

[BargainBinSpecial]

I do think a second for Allen might be reasonable. Hughes is looking for a first but if teams are willing to add a good prospect, HuGo will pull the trigger. A second and prospect for Allen is more than a reasonable return. I expect another dull trade deadline. Armia, Anderson and Gally are unmovable. Mony can get another second. That's it, really.

 

[Deus ex machina]

They don't even have the cap space to take on more bad contracts without shedding their own. The deadline will be a disappointment for many imho.

You mean this season?

 

[HuGort]

I feel like the most likely way to acquire Leonard wouldnt be by trading picks and prospects, but by trading a Matheson + assuming WAS is in a playoff spot by TDL. Most of their ACGM on capfriendly involve acquiring an offensive D (and a C). Maybe something like Matheson and Monahan for Leonard and a second (+ Mantha for cap)?

I don't know about that? If I was Washington Leonard be untouchable.

I don't know why Gorton is stuck on hanging onto vets so much. Been hanging around Bruins too long or something. Finishing 27th in league instead of 31st is not going to instill winning culture on your team. You weaken your team for higher picks. Hanging onto vets like Anderson or Matheson just wrecks your draft. They can get a shot at a cup and you use the picks for a Heidt or Hrabal. Somehow Gorton doesn't get the memo!!

 

[vokiel]

You mean this season?

Yep, 3.4 mil at the deadline is barely enough to do anything

 

[sampollock]

This draft I feel theyr will be a Dach deal again

 

[sampollock]

How long is this three goalie carousel continue

 

[Deus ex machina]

Yep, 3.4 mil at the deadline is barely enough to do anything

They can put Dach and Wideman on LTIR if required.
That's more than 7.5M total.

 

[Garry Valk]

If Anderson is gone long term, sign Kessel at league minimum.

 

[sampollock]

Trade a goalie

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

If Anderson is gone long term, sign Kessel at league minimum.

Between him, Savard and Monty, im investing in fast food joints in MTL

 

[vokiel]

If Anderson is gone long term, sign Kessel at league minimum.

That would make things interesting. They might sell jerseys.

 

[Habs10Habs]

That would make things interesting. They might sell jerseys.

I've always had a soft spot for Kessel. Especially after he was so nice and brought the Cup to Toronto for a day. Reminding all of their fans and his former team mates. What the cup looks like.

I'd buy a Kessel jersey for sure.

 

[Garry Valk]

That would make things interesting. They might sell jerseys.

We could also deal him at the deadline a la Kovalchuk. No risk situation at league minimum. Why not try it?