HF Habs: Trade Proposal Thread #88: 2024-25 Season

[Kobe Armstrong]

Impatient fans who refuse to give players like MM a fair shake. "Perfection or you're garbage" is the idiotic stance too many Habs fans take

Most people just want to capitalize on his value and don't see him in the long term plans with all the LHD and Hutson eventually taking over #1 PP.

 

[ReHabs]

Matheson will be dealt.... but probably at next years deadline, no?

His cap hit is low enough to be enticing to an ambitious team today.

Impatient fans who refuse to give players like MM a fair shake. "Perfection or you're garbage" is the idiotic stance too many Habs fans take

What’s a fair shake? Our team is bad, we’re defacto tanking. What do you want?

 

[Leto]

Matheson will be dealt.... but probably at next years deadline, no?

If you're a contender, getting Matheson at 50% retained for 2 playoffs runs might be worth spending the assets.​

 

[morhilane]

Matheson will be dealt.... but probably at next years deadline, no?

He's technically more attractive this year, since he wouldn't be a rental and his contract is cheap.

And next year, Habs don't want to be in a position to move bodies at the deadline (actually Suzuki is already tired of it).

 

[therocket9]

where are Matheson rumors coming from?
Despite my wishes to trade him a year ago, everything we've seen seems that MSL and MGMT love having him.

Matheson will turn 33 the first year of his new contract.....you cannot sign a one way d-man to a 6-7 year contract extension.

 

[EveryDay]

Frost for Newhook, who's saying no?

 

[Mrb1p]

Frost for Newhook, who's saying no?

Why? Frost is 24, he is what he is. Newhook still has some potential even if that is pretty low.

 

[Whalers Fan]

Would you give Hage for Jiricek?

Absolutely not.

 

[Draft]

Frost for Newhook, who's saying no?

MTL says no. Frost is a one way player that needs to play high in the lineup and be fed minutes to be successful. Newhook could find success in a more limited role and that’s what we need him for.

 

[sampollock]

Absolutely not.

No way

 

[themilosh]

MTL says no. Frost is a one way player that needs to play high in the lineup and be fed minutes to be successful. Newhook could find success in a more limited role and that’s what we need him for.

Newhook is a basically Lehkonnen 2.0.. good to have in a playoff run as a depth player who can slot in wherever necessary for injuries.

Most people just want to capitalize on his value and don't see him in the long term plans with all the LHD and Hutson eventually taking over #1 PP.

Which is the the reality. He doesn't fit our core.. trade him btw now and TDL for a 1st rounder and a prospect back.

 

[Miller Time]

Frost for Newhook, who's saying no?

Easy no for the habs

 

[Habs]

I'd trade for Frederick from Boston, then try and get Olivier. See what we can get for Savard and MM. Goon this season up, have some size for Demidov next year to say 'hi' if we need to. Target the underperforming teams for trades, or those who are contenders and may have an injury on the blueline in the near future. (Winnipeg etc)

Can't wait to get rid of Armia and Dvorak and get players here who care more than 2 nights a month

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Why? Frost is 24, he is what he is. Newhook still has some potential even if that is pretty low.

Frost has only played for incompetent coaches. I would trade for him but not for Newhook. Would have to be a cheap acquisition.

 

[themilosh]

Wouldn't mind swapping LWs: CC for Tkachuk. Might be a win-win for both teams.

 

[Heffyhoof]

Would you give Hage for Jiricek?

What about Slaf for Jiricek, considering he's a better pick at 1OA. Wait a minute, this is 2024! Sorry, I was stuck in the past.

 

[BaseballCoach]

Matheson will turn 33 the first year of his new contract.....you cannot sign a one way d-man to a 6-7 year contract extension.

I'd be ok with extending Matheson for four years at 3D money.

 

[Miller Time]

I'd be ok with extending Matheson for four years at 3D money.

That seems very unlikely given our depth at LD.

Guhle
Hutson
Xhekaj
Strubble
Engstrom

By the time Matheson starts his next contract, he'll be firmly bottom pair on the left side...

I'd be in favor of a 2 year deal at what he's making now, but more term or cap it would be hard to justify unless all 3 of X, Strubble & Engstrom falter considerably in their progression

 

[McGees]

Frost for Newhook, who's saying no?

People always after the shiny new hook, when the one they have is still new.
Frost would be cool tho.

 

[tazsub3]

never leave Pitt

Let’s agree to disagree on that one . Obviously I still doubt will be to the Habs but 100pct see him leaving Pittsburgh

 

[Kimota]

More I think about it, more I keep returning to KK. Not even cause he played for us but more cause he would be a great fit. Depth-wise it would be amazing if you think about it. Decent size, some gritt, some skills, and given our troubles with centers, esp. the way Dach is struggling, KK could help since he can play on every lines.

Now I know maybe trading him for Dvorak is not attractive for them but Dvorak comes off the books next year. So it would be a weight lifted off their shoulders getting rid of KK's contract in a one on one trade. I mentioned Dvorak but it could be someone else.

 

[yianik]

I think Matheson is on the move by some point next year in an ideal situation. Meaning I really want to see Guhle play LHD as he can only play better going to his natural spot, and we need a RHD to do that.

I'm thinking Barron looks done here. So our only contenders to be top 4 RHD are Mailloux and Reinbacher. I don't see Reinbacher coming in next season and grabbing the top pair RHD spot after missing a year. So that leaves Mailloux with the only shot at it. Now if we can an Andersson, even just for next season, that would give Reinbacher and Mailloux another year of development be it at the AHL and /or NHL level. That would help give us a shot at the post season next year.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Matheson for Cuylle

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Most Jackets fans say Jiricek has been poor defensively during his NHL stints. That's not to say he can't or won't turn that round at some point but to think Jiricek could step onto the ice for our club and be an upgrade on anyone seems misguided. It would most likely be a "for the future" move.

It's as realistic as thinking Reinbacher will be an upgrade on anyone when he comes back

 

[Sterling Archer]

5 games!