Benstheman
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I would like Kyrou but frankly, I prefer spending our assets (picks, prospects and cap space) on 2C and top 4 RHD.Kyrou's NHL profile lists him at 6'1" and 196 lbs. That's not small. Furthermore, here are Kyrou's stats this year and his 4 previous seasons:
2020-21 (his first full season in the NHL): 14 goals and 25 pts in 55 GP (pace of 21 goals and 51 pts)
2021-22: 27 goals and 75 pts in 74 GP
2022-23: 37 goals and 73 pts in 79 GP
2023-24: 31 goals and 67 pts in 82 GP
This year, he has 27 goals and 56 pts in 68 GP (pace of 33 goals and 68 pts)
Habs could use a "not high end skill" player like that in their Top-6.
A Top-6 of Cole - Nick - Slaf / Kyrou - legit 2C - Demidov.... this could really transform the team.
If the plan is to sign a short/mid term solution at center through UFA, like Duchene or Granlund, to let Hage develops properly, I wouldn't be against getting a solid top 6 forward like Kyrou through trade. But I don't see St-louis trading him for futures. That's the problem here.