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

[Habs Icing]

But does the Murphy idea like you back?

C'mon! All ideas love @sampollock

 

[Rapala]

Have we got our RD yet that is far more pressing than a center at this point.

 

[Treb]

Rangers claimed Kaliyev.

We can't know if Habs placed a claim because Rangers have the priority

The Christmas trip killed our chances at Kaliyev.

 

[Vachon23]

Have we got our RD yet that is far more pressing than a center at this point.

Who ?

 

[Rapala]

Who ?

That is exactly what I'd like to know.

The Big Fish would be Andersson but he won't hit the market until the last minute if he does at all.

I'm actually wondering if we can find a decent 7 who is a natural righty to spell Struble who should stick to that left side.

 

[HuGort]

I would make an interesting offer for Pettersson. Not often a #1 center comes on the market.

 

[Deus ex machina]

Hughes should really be looking at upgrading Dvorak and Savard. Being in the mix is nice and all, but all it takes is one bad stretch or an injury to have the wheels completely fall off. Connor Murphy and Ryan O'Reilly would be awesome additions.

ROR doesn't have trade protection. Surprising.
Probably a more realistic option than Pettersson.

He's almost 34 though and has 2 more years on his contract.
But if the Habs think he still has enough gas in the tank, he could be a good fit and a stopgap until a guy like Hage is ready.
He'd be pushing Dach to the wing on the second line, or at least take the faceoffs. And he's a lefty.

But if he's made available, i suspect a lot of contenders will be after him.
I'm not sure the Habs would be ready to pay the price at this point, unless they're well into a playoff spot at the TDL.

 

[sampollock]

But does the Murphy idea like you back?

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm good point... let you know

 

[The Great Weal]

I don't think the Pettersson scenario is the same as Eichel. Eichel was producing the same with essentially none of the casting support. For Petey, tendinitis is a very hard thing to overcome and it can limit a player's ability to play. The guy was lights out in his first playoff appearance so I'm not too worried about the lack of physicality. The skating/IQ/skill is just way too high end for him not to be a consistent PPG+ player at full strength.

It would be quite a ballsy move to go for him, but I also think he will cost way more than Eichel.

If it comes down to it, I can see Pettersson for Barzal.

 

[dauv]

If I’m Hughes, and any of my hockey people came to me with a proposal involving the trading of Hage, I’m immediately re-assigning them to a position more suited to their abilities: merchandise sales.

or a recommendation letter to scout for the leafs or the senators lol

 

[Egresch]

Who ?

It would be Braden Schneider from Rangers for me. RHD, 23 at 2.2M for one more year. Plays 3RD behind Fox and Borgen/Trouba previously. Big D who can defend. Not sure if Rangers would trade with us.

 

[Lockin17]

I would make an interesting offer for Pettersson. Not often a #1 center comes on the market.

Like what ?

 

[Lockin17]

Are we buyer's now ?
RHD Maybe ?
Braden Schneider ?
Ivan Provorov ?
Ryan Pulock ?

 

[BLONG7]

Are we buyer's now ?
RHD Maybe ?
Braden Schneider ?
Ivan Provorov ?
Ryan Pulock ?

We could be buyers, but it wont be for rentals...........if they can make a deal that helps the upcoming years, they said they are in..............
The plan, whatever they decide, will not change supposedly no matter where we are in the standings....

 

[vokiel]

Are we buyer's now ?
RHD Maybe ?
Braden Schneider ?
Ivan Provorov ?
Ryan Pulock ?

Definitely not.

 

[Benstheman]

The only way Habs are « buying » is if they trade for a piece that will be here long term.

I guess a marginal piece for a late round pick for depth could still happen.

 

[Treb]

Are we buyer's now ?
RHD Maybe ?
Braden Schneider ?
Ivan Provorov ?
Ryan Pulock ?

Habs aren't buyers in the traditional sense, but they could do a hockey trade for a guy that would be here several years.

Pulock is too old.
Provorov is not what we need.

Schneider could be a good get if the price is right.

 

[Habitant#1]

Should the Habs acquire a veteran Russian of some kind to act as a big brother to Demidov?

 

[Lockin17]

Should the Habs acquire a veteran Russian of some kind to act as a big brother to Demidov?

Bodgan ?

 

[Runner77]

It would be Braden Schneider from Rangers for me. RHD, 23 at 2.2M for one more year. Plays 3RD behind Fox and Borgen/Trouba previously. Big D who can defend. Not sure if Rangers would trade with us.

I know it’s a petty squabble since it punishes both teams but until the NYR-Gorton relationship is mended, or perhaps if Drury is replaced, any trade between the teams remains unlikely.

 

[HuGort]

I don't think the Pettersson scenario is the same as Eichel. Eichel was producing the same with essentially none of the casting support. For Petey, tendinitis is a very hard thing to overcome and it can limit a player's ability to play. The guy was lights out in his first playoff appearance so I'm not too worried about the lack of physicality. The skating/IQ/skill is just way too high end for him not to be a consistent PPG+ player at full strength.

It would be quite a ballsy move to go for him, but I also think he will cost way more than Eichel.

If it comes down to it, I can see Pettersson for Barzal.

Pettersson contract is the big hurdle for me. Could be best if we just pass on him.

 

[General Fanager]

ROR doesn't have trade protection. Surprising.
Probably a more realistic option than Pettersson.

He's almost 34 though and has 2 more years on his contract.
But if the Habs think he still has enough gas in the tank, he could be a good fit and a stopgap until a guy like Hage is ready.
He'd be pushing Dach to the wing on the second line, or at least take the faceoffs. And he's a lefty.

But if he's made available, i suspect a lot of contenders will be after him.
I'm not sure the Habs would be ready to pay the price at this point, unless they're well into a playoff spot at the TDL.

I think he is too old to spend the assets on. The Habs could easily be a buyer but only for a guy who can be here long term. Unless he can be had for cheap (which I highly doubt)

Should the Habs acquire a veteran Russian of some kind to act as a big brother to Demidov?

Not a bad idea but he has to be a solid guy and be useful to the team also.

 

[BergevinBurner]

I don't think the Pettersson scenario is the same as Eichel. Eichel was producing the same with essentially none of the casting support. For Petey, tendinitis is a very hard thing to overcome and it can limit a player's ability to play. The guy was lights out in his first playoff appearance so I'm not too worried about the lack of physicality.

This coupled with his new contract is exactly why he wouldn't be a target for me personally.
Just take a look at his stats from his breakout 102 point season and this season. Clearly some combination of his injuries and the tendinitis have SEVERELY impacted his skating and top speed, which goes hand in hand with the drop in production we've seen. Who knows how he'll recover going forward, but if he doesn't get his skating back to where it was then he could end up being a 70-80 point guy making 11.6 million.

 

[Tuggy]

The trade deadline is March 7, two months from today. Lots of time left.

If the Habs continue their current play, then they'll be legit in the mix for the 3rd spot in the Atlantic, along with the wildcards.

It would make for some interesting decisions for HuGo.

One thing I would like to upgrade is Newhook. Finding a second line winger would be high on my list.

 

[vokiel]

Should the Habs acquire a veteran Russian of some kind to act as a big brother to Demidov?

Lets get Gino!