HF Habs: Trade Proposal Thread #89: 2024-2025 season part II

[Lockin17]

We need to make a package to get Aliaksei Protas.

I wish he was available

 

[Miller Time]

If the $97m cap for next year is true (reported by Allan Walsh) then Toronto is going to have no problems signing all of Marner, Tavares & Knies. Colorado should be able to sign Rantanen, too.

That's a huge jump and that can't happen without the approval of NHLPA, which means Walsh has inside information that they have decided to approve it.

It's definitely going to kill the summer's UFA season as no team will be in cap trouble, which means they can sign who they want. Players who do go UFA will have a lot of options.

It also means we can probably afford to go to $4m for Evans.

Not only "afford" it, but will be fortunate if we can get him at that number.

Finding an equivalent, or better, middle 6 C option at less than that will be virtually impossible in that environment. We're not the bonafide contender that will attract the 1-year "sign cheap for a chance to win", so attracting a straight UFA upgrade will require matching or beating the inflated summer market...

 

[Ezpz]

Not only "afford" it, but will be fortunate if we can get him at that number.

Finding an equivalent, or better, middle 6 C option at less than that will be virtually impossible in that environment. We're not the bonafide contender that will attract the 1-year "sign cheap for a chance to win", so attracting a straight UFA upgrade will require matching or beating the inflated summer market...

Yup I'd even tack on a few extra years to give him the security. Buying out a 4mil contract 4-5 years from now if he's shit will be negligible. Andy and Gally will only be slightly overpaid by the time they're gone.

 

[HabsCode]

Wouldn't be against using Joshua Roy as a trade bait for a #2C.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I wish he was available

Can't believe that big talentless lump is putting up points,.

 

[HabsCowboysOwn]

Even if we're in a playoff spot at the trade deadline or very close, I'm still not a fan of buying unless there's an upgrade available that's under contract for a few years and also fits our timeline. Can't waste assets on rentals, we're not there yet.

And even then, you always pay extra at the TDL -- a summer trade would be better to fill the 2C and RD holes. Ideally we would have been sellers (Armia, Dvorak, Savard, Evans if he wants too much) but it probably won't happen either if the team is in a playoff spot.

Status quo is the most likely outcome imo.

 

[Habs7631]

Wouldn't be against using Joshua Roy as a trade bait for a #2C.

He’s not worth much. He won’t be the center piece for a 2C, probably just an add-on. But he won’t move the needle.