To NYI
She's Theodore, Josh Anderson
To Vegas
Nelson, Barron, Wahlstrom, Pens 2nd
To Mtl
Nick Roy, Pageau
Islanders roll dice on being able to extend Theodore. He complements their top 4 perfectly. Lou likes his beefy, fast skating players, swapping Pageau for Anderson fits even at the extra year.
Vegas swaps UFA-to-be D for C, add 2 younger cheaper projects & a solid pick while shaving some cap cost setting them up depth & trade asset-wise for making a push this year.
Habs add Roy, a perfect fit for our middle 6 for next few years. Pageau is more useful than Anderson and shaves off a year, setting us up well both short & longer term.
Who says no?
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To WPG
K.Johnson, Dvorak
To CBJ
McGroarty, Strubble, Dobes, Bauer, 2*3rd (NJ via Mtl/WPG)
To Mtl
Laine
Jets get out of McG situation best way possible... Upgrading fwd prospect with a guy who can contribute now & has higher ceiling. Address C depth by adding vet middle 6 C in the process.
CBJ downgrades a bit on McG:Johnson but still get a very good young fwd with big potential. Add a needed G prospect & one with Ohio "roots" to boot. Grab two physical young D's & draft capital (despite being a lottery team, theyve got minimal picks in '25).
Habs give up quantity (from areas of depth) for roll of the dice on great quality. Move on from Dvorak in the process.
Who says no?
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Sign Tinordi 1yr 1M
7th dman who can alleviate pressure on X/Pez getting spot duty against certain teams.
Sign best AHL starter they can to replace Dobes.
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CC Suzuki Slaf
Newhook Dach Laine
Roy Pageau Roy
Armia Evans Gally
Pez
Matheson Guhle
Xhekaj Savard
? Harris ?
Tinordi
Monty
Primeau
Roster makes playoffs comfortably if remotely healthy. Wins a round or 2 if D & G holds up.
(? Hutson, RB, Mailloux battle it out in camp for opening day spot... If an RD wins, Harris moves back to LD, )