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

[Tyson]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1816871751902499183

Interesting. We will now see if there are any teams truly interested in this player at 8.7 Mil for 2 seasons

 

[417]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1816871751902499183

- Public trade request
- 8.7M for 2 more years
- NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
- Still recovering from shoulder surgery

Hope Jackets fans have realistic expectations on the return.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Now the fun begins.

 

[Sterling Archer]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1816871119351414834

 

[HABitual Fan]

If the cost isn't high to acquire him, it is an advantage for Montreal if he is on IR to begin the season. It allows the team to get close to the cap without using Price's LTIR in the offseason and then have the Price money available once the season starts to activate Laine.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

I know Waddell has said that multiple teams are interested but there's been zero reporting as to which teams are?

 

[sampollock]

im sure he has wifi and a cellphone at the cottage

and Gin

https://x.com/i/web/status/1816871751902499183

KH use your data and make the call

 

[morhilane]

I know Waddell has said that multiple teams are interested but there's been zero reporting as to which teams are?

There was some named a few weeks ago, but it took so much time for Laine to be cleared that I think most of the interested teams just don't have the cap space now.

 

[Egresch]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1816871751902499183

Let's get ready to rumble!!!

 

[salbutera]

 

[CHfan1]

- Public trade request
- 8.7M for 2 more years
- NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
- Still recovering from shoulder surgery

Hope Jackets fans have realistic expectations on the return.

I agree, I don’t think the cost to acquire Laine will be as much as some posters believe here. Add in a lot of teams don’t have cap space at this point in the offseason and Laine didn’t have a great season when he played last year, which included being a healthy scratch for a game.

 

[The Great Weal]

Can someone explain to me why the Jackets would even rush a Laine trade? His value is at an all-time low and it's not like they don't have room to play him in the top 6 to regain trade value. It also seems strange that they are apparently extremely opposed to retaining salary on a 2 year contract when they got over 17 million in cap space and all 3 retention slots.

 

[sampollock]

Can someone explain to me why the Jackets would even rush a Laine trade? His value is at an all-time low and it's not like they don't have room to play him in the top 6 to regain trade value. It also seems strange that they are apparently extremely opposed to retaining salary on a 2 year contract when they got over 17 million in cap space and all 3 retention slots.

Who said rush, I just want KH to make the call and start asking is all

 

[themilosh]

Can someone explain to me why the Jackets would even rush a Laine trade? His value is at an all-time low and it's not like they don't have room to play him in the top 6 to regain trade value. It also seems strange that they are apparently extremely opposed to retaining salary on a 2 year contract when they got over 17 million in cap space and all 3 retention slots.

When the reason revolves around mental health, and the player has requested a trade... the only thing you can do is honour the request.
As long as CBJ gets a prospect in return theyll be fine.

 

[417]

Can someone explain to me why the Jackets would even rush a Laine trade? His value is at an all-time low and it's not like they don't have room to play him in the top 6 to regain trade value. It also seems strange that they are apparently extremely opposed to retaining salary on a 2 year contract when they got over 17 million in cap space and all 3 retention slots.

Add this to the list of items that will, at least IMO, hurt their ability to maximize his value in a trade.

This smells like a B level + 2nd round pick + useful NHL roster player type of deal.

 

[Deebs]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1816871751902499183

So he can have talks now but I didn't know he had shoulder surgery this offseason. Kind of throws another wrench into his trade situation.

I'd offer a 2nd rounder and maybe a B prospect.....that's it.

 

[morhilane]

Can someone explain to me why the Jackets would even rush a Laine trade? His value is at an all-time low and it's not like they don't have room to play him in the top 6 to regain trade value. It also seems strange that they are apparently extremely opposed to retaining salary on a 2 year contract when they got over 17 million in cap space and all 3 retention slots.

Laine asked for a trade to get a fresh start elsewhere after resolving his problems that got him on the program and CJB management aggreed with him. So while there is no rush to trade him in the next few days, it should be done before the new season start.

 

[The Great Weal]

When the reason revolves around mental health, and the player has requested a trade... the only thing you can do is honour the request.
As long as CBJ gets a prospect in return theyll be fine.

Laine asked for a trade to get a fresh start elsewhere after resolving his problems that got him on the program and CJB management aggreed with him. So while there is no rush to trade him in the next few days, it should be done before the new season start.

Sure, but he's still under contract, and at a very expensive one. If they don't receive anything for him without retention/taking back bad contracts, then Laine should agree to terminate his contract if he wants out.

 

[Riggins]

So he can have talks now but I didn't know he had shoulder surgery this offseason. Kind of throws another wrench into his trade situation.

I'd offer a 2nd rounder and maybe a B prospect.....that's it.

I see this as the potential opportunity to dump Anderson by taking on Laine's full cap.

Laine for Anderson, Mesar and PIT 2nd. Do it Waddell.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Sure, but he's still under contract, and at a very expensive one. If they don't receive anything for him without retention/taking back bad contracts, then Laine should agree to terminate his contract if he wants out.

The blue jackets have a ton of cap space. Getting back an asset for Laine even if it means retaining or taking back a contract is much more beneficial than getting nothing.

 

[sampollock]

Craig Button, a well-known TSN analyst, recently made a major statement about Matheson's current value. According to him, interest in the defenseman on the trade market is very high, and he is even harassing Kent Hughes for his services.
This could be beneficial for the Canadiens if the GM decides to maximize Matheson's value now.
However, Button also believes that young prospects like Hutson, Mailloux and Reinbacher are not yet ready to take on leading roles, so trading Matheson this summer may not be the best strategy.
This situation highlights Matheson's importance to the team, both on the ice and as a potential asset on the trade market.​

 

[HabbyGuy]

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I'd pass just for the moustache alone.

 

[morhilane]

Craig Button, a well-known TSN analyst, recently made a major statement about Matheson's current value. According to him, interest in the defenseman on the trade market is very high, and he is even harassing Kent Hughes for his services.
This could be beneficial for the Canadiens if the GM decides to maximize Matheson's value now.
However, Button also believes that young prospects like Hutson, Mailloux and Reinbacher are not yet ready to take on leading roles, so trading Matheson this summer may not be the best strategy.
This situation highlights Matheson's importance to the team, both on the ice and as a potential asset on the trade market.​

Habs have enough LHDs with NHL experience that they can trade Matheson away and still have Hutson, Mailloux and Reinbacher in the AHL next season...

 

[The Great Weal]

The blue jackets have a ton of cap space. Getting back an asset for Laine even if it means retaining or taking back a contract is much more beneficial than getting nothing.

So far, all the reports say they have zero interest in retaining or taking back cap dumps. Of course, I still think they have to, but based on the reports they don't want to.

 

[Deus ex machina]

Craig Button, a well-known TSN analyst, recently made a major statement about Matheson's current value. According to him, interest in the defenseman on the trade market is very high, and he is even harassing Kent Hughes for his services.
This could be beneficial for the Canadiens if the GM decides to maximize Matheson's value now.
However, Button also believes that young prospects like Hutson, Mailloux and Reinbacher are not yet ready to take on leading roles, so trading Matheson this summer may not be the best strategy.
This situation highlights Matheson's importance to the team, both on the ice and as a potential asset on the trade market.​

Where does that come from?

Who is harrassing Kent Hugues?