HF Habs: Trade Proposal Thread #87: 2024 Season Finale

[Skip Bayless]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1800985421603545377

Submit an offer sheet.

 

[waitin425]

Now that Laine is confirmed to want out of CBJ, we can expect an overwhelming amount of discussion on him here.

I for one, would take him. But, the price point, based on his cap hit, would have to be some cap going back and it isn't much based on known issues for Laine.

I'd send them Anderson back with Harris and the Avs 2nd.

Sounds like Ryder, Halak and 2nd but oh well.

 

[Kents polished head]

Now that Laine is confirmed to want out of CBJ, we can expect an overwhelming amount of discussion on him here.

I for one, would take him. But, the price point, based on his cap hit, would have to be some cap going back and it isn't much based on known issues for Laine.

I'd send them Anderson back with Harris and the Avs 2nd.

Sounds like Ryder, Halak and 2nd but oh well.

His term, age and size make his an intriguing option. The price has to be right though.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

I 100% disagree with the bolded. Montreal is full of shitty tabloid journalists who won't respect Laine's mental health if there's a story to sell. It's not about him handling the pressure of hockey, its him handling the microscope of the market. Anyone who is struggling with mental health issues doesn't need that added element. And if I'm wrong, and it works out, fantastic. But for reasons bigger than hockey, I doubt Laine would be better off in MTL

I get where you're coming from but that still doesn't address the point that Laine's mental health issues could have nothing to do with that. For all we know, his personality would be to not give a shit.

 

[Richiebottles]

Laine fits the bill of this summers reclamation project, and I’m here for it.

 

[sampollock]

Laine fits the bill of this summers reclamation project, and I’m here for it.

If the cost is not crazy, why not

 

[vokiel]

rds with ''Matheson in a Necas trade''

lol that would be a steal

That's Basu speculating.

 

[austin316]

Laine for 26 overall and Harris?

 

[sampollock]

Laine for 26 overall and Harris?

And they eat 1/3 of the salary

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Me seeing Laine had requested a trade

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Me seeing Laine had requested a trade

Careful! He has mental health issues so you can’t critique him!

 

[SOLR]

You mean "healthier younger players" like a 24yr old Monahan circa 2018?

Remember when Stamkos was "damaged goods" after his devastating injuries and slow recovery in his mid 20s?

Or Markov after he blew out his knee in his early 30's?

Sorry, but injuries in high performance sport don't operate the way you appear to think they do...

Oh looks like I'm going to get reeducated by someone who thinks Monahan is our future while trying to make bad strawman arguments about others players we were not talking about. Ok, if you have to.

 

[Benstheman]

Laine for 26 overall and Harris?

They only way it make sense for us is if Anderson or Gallagher is in the deal. If Laine doesn’t work out, we are handcuffed with a third big problematic contract. Hugues won’t do that.

 

[MeanMugging91]

Would have to be the right deal salary retained or going back but I would be willing to give Laine a go. I think we have a much different locker room then either Winnipeg and Columbus and he could potentially thrive under Marty St Louis. For the right price it's worth a shot. I'm sure they will look into it and see if there's a fit.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

I was for Laine before but I'm not sure they will go for him since he'd only be under contract for 2 more years. They probably want someone with more years of team control if they are trading 26.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Laine? Only if they take the donkey back in Columbus.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1725134110102888891

 

[vokiel]

Laine for 26 overall and Harris?

I wouldn't give a first rounder for damaged goods.

 

[Tuggy]

I don't hate the idea of taking a chance on Laine. They'd have to take a bad contract back though.

 

[Milhouse40]

Laine can't survive Columbus surely he would survive Montreal ...


Well for me Matheson is the perfect option because Matheson is not good defensively and we need to get better offensively. like you said Hutson and even Guhle can play on the PP .

Imagine a base for Necas or Zegras based on Matheson even if we add a late first or B prospect , id take the deal and run.

Sell high > Sell low.
Also Matheson contract is not alot for playoff teams

Not sure a Necas at $8M is more useful than a Matheson at $4.8M
Take out a 60pts D to replace him by a 60pts F...not sure how much more offensive it would bring.

But if you're adding a 60pts F and keep your 60pts D.....I just think it's better.
Guhle, Hutson, Xhekaj, Struble, Harris....I don't see any of them taking Matheson minutes for at least another year if not 2. Guhle can't do it with a rookie by his side.

And I'm not against trading Matheson, but something else must happens first. But I would be more incline to go after some guys with great potential like K. Johnson or Hotlz for a lesser price.

Trading Matheson should be on the table, but it would have to be a massive overpayment leading into this season.

Trade deadline, next summer? That’s when he should be fully on the table, pending the results of Hutson , Mailloux and Reinbacher’s development.

If it looks like they’re all going to hit, adios.

That's the only reason to keep Matheson, unless he's replace of course. We still need some time to bring up those rookies and see where we go from here and start making decision.

 

[habsterr]

Laine for 26 overall and Harris?

Add a cap dump like Anderson or Gallagher, I'd probably do it. I would prefer it to be the Avs 2nd instead.

 

[Sterling Archer]

I don't care about acquiring Laine but this whole 'If he's had mental health issues in Columbus, you can't bring him to Montreal' seems like a massive crock of shit to me if we don't even know what the issue is.

The point of getting help is to get better.

I’d have mental problems too if I had to live in Columbus.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Not sure a Necas at $8M is more useful than a Matheson at $4.8M
Take out a 60pts D to replace him by a 60pts F...not sure how much more offensive it would bring.

But if you're adding a 60pts F and keep your 60pts D.....I just think it's better.
Guhle, Hutson, Xhekaj, Struble, Harris....I don't see any of them taking Matheson minutes for at least another year if not 2. Guhle can't do it with a rookie by his side.

And I'm not against trading Matheson, but something else must happens first. But I would be more incline to go after some guys with great potential like K. Johnson or Hotlz for a lesser price.




That's the only reason to keep Matheson, unless he's replace of course. We still need some time to bring up those rookies and see where we go from here and start making decision.

Necas is not getting 8m here.
Also Matheson won't get 60 points each years , record high in his 30s. Meh his value is higher than ever.

 

[Miller Time]

Oh looks like I'm going to get reeducated by someone who thinks Monahan is our future while trying to make bad strawman arguments about others players we were not talking about. Ok, if you have to.

I don't think you understand what "strawman" means.

That, or you were trying to be ironic

Either way, bad take is a bad take. Injuries aren't what you appear to think they are, simple as that.

 

[Saundies]

Laine fits the bill of this summers reclamation project, and I’m here for it.

Probably the only guy we wouldn't have to pay 6 arms and 2 legs for (in assets.. that caphit tho).

Would he want to come here, that's the question. He's got a 10-team no-trade and we could very well be on it. Big market with a lot of eyeballs.. hard to say.

 

[rickthegoon]

what kid?
Harris turning 24 4th season in the NHL
Guhle turning 23 already on his 3rd season
Kovacevic turning 27
Jackeye turning 24 in January
Savard until the TDL
So what if we trade Matheson now and Savard at the TDL? just get another vet for peanuts to fill the void

what kid?
Harris turning 24 4th season in the NHL
Guhle turning 23 already on his 3rd season
Kovacevic turning 27
Jackeye turning 24 in January
Savard until the TDL
So what if we trade Matheson now and Savard at the TDL? just get another vet for peanuts to fill the void.

All these guys are LD ….
I don’t think Reimbacher and Mailloux are ready to be either #1 or # 2 RD. Neither is Barron