Hacketts
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We need a stabilizing D back there, and one of quality and experience.
Yeah....I'm not thinking we get Bennett....was merely responding to someone else.Laine is still a long shot to be a permanent solution and Bennett is never going to be a Hab so the point is moot.
If however you had a sure thing with a healthy Laine you'd be looking at a very hard decision.
Laine is a first line player and a healthy Laine is definitely better than Cole Caufield.
So the question would be what do you do with Caufield.
I agree that Benett could be a target and he a underrated piece but he will be 29yo no way would I give him 8years (probably could only give him 7 anyway) to that kind of money with he play style that won’t age well also he is a great complement to elite players not sure going the same in MTL.With Florida now putting big money (and years) into Verhaeghe, Tkachuk, Barkov, Lundell and Reinhart up front, I wonder if the Habs could grab Sam Bennett as a UFA in the summer?
Assuming that David Savard, Christian Dvorak and Joel Armia are all moved out on or before the trade deadline, and Bennett hasn’t re-signed in Florida, I’d be willing to offer him a significant deal to come north to play for the Habs.
I think he’d be the perfect 2nd line center behind Suzuki, and he’d add a much needed injection of nastiness with his ability to score.
I’d be willing to offer him close to the Suzuki deal, 8 years x 7.0 million. This would move Dach over to the wing, and give the Habs a legit cup contender lineup (in my opinion).
Laine - Suzuki - Slafkovsky
Caufield - Bennett - Dach
Demidov - Newhook - Anderson
Tuch - Kapanen - Gallagher
Matheson - Guhle
Hutson - ____
Xhekaj - Struble
Something along those lines anyway.
Actually we have more chance of landing Sid than Bennett.How?
We need a stabilizing D back there, and one of quality and experience.
Actually we have more chance of landing Sid than Bennett.
I actually think Pens will finish bottom 10 this season and Crosby will be open to be traded.
I agree that Benett could be a target and he a underrated piece but he will be 29yo no way would I give him 8years (probably could only give him 7 anyway) to that kind of money with he play style that won’t age well also he is a great complement to elite players not sure going the same in MTL.
Too much money, too many years for a completely player (even if he is a great competitor). There is a reason why FLA lock up everyone, even if Benett is an important piece they think he is a complement and the other guy are the one making a difference.
Going in to next season with Laine, Demidov, Young Guy improving. I have no issue going to get a UFA to plug and play to address a need and fill specific role I rather sign someone than trading away assets in some cases. But if you are signing and complementary or role player you can’t give him 1st line money on a long term contract.The Bennet type of trade is something to consider after most of our youth mature (especially the D). Timing is off by trying to fill holes now via trades/UFA signings. Sens made that mistake and so many others as well.
Let the kids grow together and only make circumstantial trades like the Laine one.
Going in to next season with Laine, Demidov, Young Guy improving. I have no issue going to get a UFA to plug and play to address a need and fill specific role I rather sign someone than trading away assets in some cases. But if you are signing and complementary or role player you can’t give him 1st line money on a long term contract.
Switch Dobson for Andersson and your not THAT delusional.Unless you're looking to overpay an aging Ekblad (who I think would prefer to stay in Florida) in free agency, the only plausible option for the right side is Rasmus Andersson via trade.
Otherwise, I have Dobson and Erik Cernak on my delusional wish list .
They would be complete idiots to trade anything of value for Sid. Why not also go get Ovi, lol.Actually we have more chance of landing Sid than Bennett.
I actually think Pens will finish bottom 10 this season and Crosby will be open to be traded.