HF Habs: Trade Proposal Thread 92 Waiting on the DRAFT Edition

[Deebs]

Price+Laine+Matheson = over 24 mil

Plus the cap raise

McJesus to the holy chapel of hockey in '26 E5

 

[vokiel]

McDavid contract ends at the same time the 10.5 million contract of Carey price is off the books....we can find another 4-5 million somewhere.....

They would need to trade for him, because there's no way he's signing any contract short of 8 years at league max.

So that probably means saying goodbye to Demidov.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

They would need to trade for him, because there's no way he's signing any contract short of 8 years at league max.

So that probably means saying goodbye to Demidov.

If McDavid decides to leave Edmonton, it won't be because of money, hence this whole "he'll absolutely will want a 8th year" is just an imagine barrier that is put up as fact when it's not a fact.

If McDavid wants to leave Edmonton, it will be for his legacy. I don't see him getting traded before his contract ends, unless it's a month before FA, and in that case, Edmonton is not getting Demidov or an equivalent, or even if it happens before that, as McDavid as a full NMC and Oilers will have very little bargaining power.

 

[vokiel]

If McDavid decides to leave Edmonton, it won't be because of money, hence this whole "he'll absolutely will want a 8th year" is just an imagine barrier that is put up as fact when it's not a fact.

If McDavid wants to leave Edmonton, it will be for his legacy. I don't see him getting traded before his contract ends, unless it's a month before FA, and in that case, Edmonton is not getting Demidov or an equivalent, or even if it happens before that, as McDavid as a full NMC and Oilers will have cery little bargaining power.

I don't believe that, he's got the power to get both: Leaving Edmonton with an 8 year contract and he'll get it if that's how the club decides to handle his employment.

That means you can forget about dummy low ball offers.

 

[Le Barron de HF]

I think the whole 8 year thing is a moot point. Could see him go for shorter deal a la Matthews

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I don't believe that, he's got the power to get both: Leaving Edmonton with an 8 year contract and he'll get it if that's how the club decides to handle his employment.

That means you can forget about dummy low ball offers.

McDavid is not gonna leave before his contract is over, or just about to be over. Edmonton won't have any leverage in June 26. If he gets traded before July 1st, but after the playoffs ended, it will be to a team he choses, nullifying any bargaining power Edmonton has. Trading for a UFA's rights just before free agency has never garnered more than a 2nd round pick, especially one that has a full NMC.

 

[Scintillating10]

Matt Duchene is currently making 3 million per season in Dallas. He will be 34 in the off-season and a UFA.

This is his last 4 seasons stat lines.

78 GP - 43G-43A = 86P
71 GP - 33G-34A = 56P
80 GP - 25G-40A = 65P
67 GP - 26G-42A = 68P

He is PPG this year.

What do you guys think about a 3 year contract at 7 million for Duchene to entice him out of Dallas? It'll take us to the end of Demidov's ELC and Hage should have fully arrived by then to take his place. A veteran presence as the 2nd line centre would be excellent for Demidov and a calming influence on Laine.

Slaf - Suzuki - Caufield
Laine - Duchene - Demidov
Heinemen - Dach - Newhook
Anderson - Evans - Gally
Armia

Going to be a lot of bidders on Duchene though

 

[vokiel]

McDavid is not gonna leave before his contract is over, or just about to be over. Edmonton won't have any leverage in June 26. If he gets traded before July 1st, but after the playoffs ended, it will be to a team he choses, nullifying any bargaining power Edmonton has. Trading for a UFA's rights just before free agency has never garnered more than a 2nd round pick, especially one that has a full NMC.

It won't nullify anything because every single team in the league will want him at league max for 8 years, even the ones with no cap space. If there's a trade offer I expect it to be formidable, and the Oilers will benefit as much as him.

It's not like they hate each other come on...

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

It won't nullify anything because every single team in the league will want him at league max for 8 years, even the ones with no cap space. If there's a trade offer I expect it to be formidable.

It's not every team in the league. It's simply the team McDavid will want to go to. Ffs he's not gonna let Edmonton bargain with teams when he's days away from picking his own destination. Edmonton will have to deal with a single team, the team McDavid choses to go to. Otherwise he'll just wait for July 1st.

 

[vokiel]

I think the whole 8 year thing is a moot point. Could see him go for shorter deal a la Matthews

Maybe, but the entire league is going to offer it... lol

 

[vokiel]

It's not every team in the league. It's simply the team McDavid will want to go to. Ffs he's not gonna let Edmonton bargain with teams when he's days away from picking his own destination. Edmonton will have to deal with a single team, the team McDavid choses to go to. Otherwise he'll just wait for July 1st.

I expect every team in the league to have an offer on the table for a generational talent and be ready to trade for him again, if he goes to the highest bidder and it doesn't work out. That's what... Power looks like

The NHL will be McDavid's bitch haha

 

[sampollock]

Let's not worry about ifs and buts on McDavid


2C next year... Is the key

 

[Galaxydoggystyle]

Going to be a lot of bidders on Duchene though

The major sticking point in signing Duchene is how many years teams offer him. If the Habs are willing to add an extra year more then the others he might bite and sign with us.

 

[vokiel]

Let's not worry about ifs and buts on McDavid


2C next year... Is the key

Yeah but we've dragged that subject into the dirt and beaten it senseless already. It's getting boring

There aren't a whole lot of candidates. We'll need the Draft to start with the trade freeze lifted to add anything significant to the discussion.

 

[sampollock]

Yeah but we've dragged that subject into the dirt and beaten it senseless already. It's getting boring

There aren't a whole lot of candidates. We'll need the Draft to start with the trade freeze lifted to add anything significant to the discussion.

I get it
Just things go wild on UFAs down the road

Agreed this board needs a deal

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I expect every team in the league to have an offer on the table for a generational talent and be ready to trade for him again, if he goes to the highest bidder and it doesn't work out. That's what... Power looks like

The NHL will be McDavid's bitch haha

Those offers will be monetary, he will chose ONE, and Edmonton will only be able to trade him to that ONE team. Edmonton will have zero bargaining power having to deal with a single team, with zero games to play on his contract. Edmonton wouldn't be getting more than a low pick. The only way they'd be getting a Demidov equivalent is if McDavid had no NMC and they decide to trade him before the playoffs. The former is already settled, he has a full NMC, and the latter is not probable.

 

[vokiel]

Those offers will be monetary, he will chose ONE, and Edmonton will only be able to trade him to that ONE team. Edmonton will have zero bargaining power having to deal with a single team, with zero games to play on his contract. Edmonton wouldn't be getting more than a low pick. The only way they'd be getting a Demidov equivalent is if McDavid had no NMC and they decide to trade him before the playoffs. The former is already settled, he has a full NMC, and the latter is not probable.

No... He'll choose what's best for Edmonton as well. That's the point I'm making. You never force your club to trade you for marbles when you have a huge history with them.

Anyway, I don't think it'll happen. Edmonton will resign him.

 

[sampollock]

No... He'll choose what's best for Edmonton as well. That's the point I'm making. You never force your club to trade you for marbles when you have a huge history with them.

Anyway, I don't think it'll happen. Edmonton will resign him.

EDM will not let him go
No point dreaming

 

[vokiel]

EDM will not let him go
No point dreaming

Yeah they're probably going to sacrifice Nurse to Cthulhu instead. Easier to replace

 

[sampollock]

I still think KH gets a centre will will be surprised on

 

[13 Black]

I honestly think Duchene is a pipe dream. At 34 he'll want a chance at the cup since he never won it. So he'll either re-sign with Dallas on a friendly deal or with another contender. That's unless he believe the Habs are gonna contend soon but i doubt it.

Then again i'm not in his head so i may be completely wrong on this but considering his age and career it would be the logical path for him to follow imho

 

[sampollock]

I honestly think Duchene is a pipe dream. At 34 he'll want a chance at the cup since he never won it. So he'll either re-sign with Dallas on a friendly deal or with another contender. That's unless he believe the Habs are gonna contend soon but i doubt it.

Then again i'm not in his head so i may be completely wrong on this but considering his age and career it would be the logical path for him to follow imho

And old

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

No... He'll choose what's best for Edmonton as well. That's the point I'm making. You never force your club to trade you for marbles when you have a huge history with them.

Anyway, I don't think it'll happen. Edmonton will resign him.

He can't have his cake and eat it too. Everything is precluded on him choosing his destination. Teams will know this. He won't be able to please himself (getting a 8th year), Edmonton and the team acquiring him, all at the same time.

I thought the same as you (that he'll re-sign) until this present season started. Something happened in that lockerroom early in the season. I saw them coming out in the first home game and everyone of them had a long face and the team played bad. McDavid might've given them an ultimatum. "We have two years to make it, if we don't, I'm not sure I'm staying". It was odd. They should've been pumped, but they weren't.

Anyway, we'll see this summer. If he doesn't re-sign in the summer, there's a good chance he's leaving.

 

[Sterling Archer]

I'd offer McDavid a max contract. Habs have enough cheap depth on long term deals and prospects coming up that I'd be worth it. Not to mention you'd attract plenty of players who'd come to Montreal for a discount for a chance to win the Cup with him.

 

[bcv]

I'd offer McDavid a max contract. Habs have enough cheap depth on long term deals and prospects coming up that I'd be worth it. Not to mention you'd attract plenty of players who'd come to Montreal for a discount for a chance to win the Cup with him.

FYI, a max contract for 2026-2027 is around 21M per year. You'd be ok with that?