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

[Hannibal]

Please no Hutson on the right... Stop being a f***ing welfare franchise and spend assets, jesus it's infuriating.

He looks good on the right, tbh.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

not really sure for centers but for RDs we should check on Nemec and Clarke 2 young players not getting playing time and with huge potentiel

 

[Deebs]

Please no Hutson on the right... Stop being a f***ing welfare franchise and spend assets, jesus it's infuriating.

I'm usually in agreement with not having guys playing their offside on D but Hutson is one of those guys where it doesn't matter. The great thing about this is while eventually I'd like to see him over on the left, it gives us additional time to find the perfect partner for him.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Please no Hutson on the right... Stop being a f***ing welfare franchise and spend assets, jesus it's infuriating.

I'd agree if he was struggling. But he's not.

But long term, I agree that they need to get RD's. Hopefully Reinbacher and/or Mailloux make it out of camp and the RD can be Reinbacher, Carrier & Mailloux. And the LD can be Hutson, Guhle & Matheson with Struble and Xhekaj if one or two aren't used as trade bait.

 

[Wats]

I'm usually in agreement with not having guys playing their offside on D but Hutson is one of those guys where it doesn't matter. The great thing about this is while eventually I'd like to see him over on the left, it gives us additional time to find the perfect partner for him.

I don't like him getting the puck on his backhand in the D zone boards, opens up higher chance for him being trucked. It's not a good long term solution and would not want to do it in playoffs where everyone finishes their checks. He might avoid 9/10 but those 1/10 extra hits add up on smaller guys.

 

[Deebs]

I don't like him getting the puck on his backhand in the D zone boards, opens up higher chance for him being trucked.

Percentage goes up for sure but he's so good at making the play and then shielding himself, it will be a very rare occurrence he'll get destroyed on the wall imo

 

[WeThreeKings]

Percentage goes up for sure but he's so good at making the play and then shielding himself, it will be a very rare occurrence he'll get destroyed on the wall imo

I watch it every time, it's actually one of my favorite things to watch during a game. Players will try to hit Hutson long after he's moved the puck, it's borderline interference and in a lot of cases, full on interference, but he literally never gets hit. They end up in the glass while Hutson is now trailing the play and activating.

 

[sampollock]

I watch it every time, it's actually one of my favorite things to watch during a game. Players will try to hit Hutson long after he's moved the puck, it's borderline interference and in a lot of cases, full on interference, but he literally never gets hit. They end up in the glass while Hutson is now trailing the play and activating.

just hope he does not get hurt

 

[morhilane]

not really sure for centers but for RDs we should check on Nemec and Clarke 2 young players not getting playing time and with huge potentiel

Habs have plenty of "potential" in their cupboard, what they need is good young vet NHL assets if the plan is really to compete next season.

 

[salbutera]

I have a feeling he might end up staying in Montreal.

HuGo will overpay for 2C if need be, which slots Newhook in the role he was acquired for … 3C.

Stranger things have happened but I think it’s very low probability Dvo is back

I do however expect Armia will be back on a short term deal - get the sense both player & team have no desire to blow up the marriage

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

The way Hutson has been playing on the right i'm starting to wonder if we really need a RHD

Guhle-Hutson
Matheson-Carrier
Xhekaj/Struble-Reinbacher

Put all our eggs into a 2nd line center.

Since LDs are easier to trade for, I'd try to find a major upgrade on Matheson.

 

[LesCactus]

Even though he doesn’t play much center anymore, I’d still take McCann on the team.

 

[Mrb1p]

He looks good on the right, tbh.

He does. Still doesnt change the fact its making his life harder for what? Because were scared of spending?

Lets get another top 4 RD.

I'm usually in agreement with not having guys playing their offside on D but Hutson is one of those guys where it doesn't matter. The great thing about this is while eventually I'd like to see him over on the left, it gives us additional time to find the perfect partner for him.

It does matter, no matter how great he is.

 

[Deebs]

It does matter, no matter how great he is.

I know, that's what I said.

It was very similar to Guhle. Yes he can play on the right side, but he's better on the left. The same thing applies to Laner

 

[Andrei79]

I'd agree if he was struggling. But he's not.

But long term, I agree that they need to get RD's. Hopefully Reinbacher and/or Mailloux make it out of camp and the RD can be Reinbacher, Carrier & Mailloux. And the LD can be Hutson, Guhle & Matheson with Struble and Xhekaj if one or two aren't used as trade bait.

I hope I'm wrong but I have 0 faith in Mailloux in the short term. I think he needs another year down in Laval.

 

[vokiel]

I hope I'm wrong but I have 0 faith in Mailloux in the short term. I think he needs another year down in Laval.

That would be his last before having to clear waivers though.

 

[Gains]

Is there a trade to be made around this:

Matheson + picks/prospects (+maybe Anderson) for Danault + Clarke ?

Clarke would fit nicely on our right side while Danault could be a 2C for 2 years while we wait for Hage.

 

[Archijerej]

I hope I'm wrong but I have 0 faith in Mailloux in the short term. I think he needs another year down in Laval.

I'd be surprised if he's not traded this offseason.

 

[vokiel]

I'd be surprised if he's not traded this offseason.

He doesn't have that much value, not sure why you're expecting movement that early.

 

[Quatre Vingt Treize]

What would guys think about OS to Cuylle or Ryan McLeod this summer??

I imagine Sabres match easily in McLeod. How high would you go?

 

[Mrb1p]

Is there a trade to be made around this:

Matheson + picks/prospects (+maybe Anderson) for Danault + Clarke ?

Clarke would fit nicely on our right side while Danault could be a 2C for 2 years while we wait for Hage.

I assume Clarke would be worth quite a bit. Havent followed his career in the NHL but hes gonna need PP time to be happy.

Also Danault would be pretty redundant with all the offensively challenged forwards we have. Bergevin patchwork at best. We need to spend our assets.

 

[Archijerej]

He doesn't have that much value, not sure why you're expecting movement that early.

In my opinion he is a risk of being a diminishing asset in the same way Barron was. On the other hand, he is still a legitimate prospect based on his two professional seasons, raw tools and draft pedigree.

This might be the last moment to make him a part of a pick + prospect transaction to improve the roster. The management has a fresh example in Carrier trade of getting value out of a risky prospect by making a trade before it's too late. I think they will do just that with Mailloux.

 

[vokiel]

In my opinion he is a risk of being a diminishing asset in the same way Barron was. On the other hand, he is still a legitimate prospect based on his two professional seasons, raw tools and draft pedigree.

This might be the last moment to make him a part of a pick + prospect transaction to improve the roster. The management has a fresh example in Carrier trade of getting value out of a risky prospect by making a trade before it's too late. I think they will do just that with Mailloux.

I don't disagree, but I think we can still give him a fair shot beginning of next season. If the team is not confident he can slot on the roster in time, they can always pull a trigger at the TDL, when the value of players is inflated.

 

[BergevinBurner]

Jesus, McKenna has 39 points over his last 10 games and is averaging 3 points per game in the playoffs... He's set to absolutely blow Bedard's WHL draft year completely out of the water. Then in 2027 there's DuPont, who just put up a near PPG season in the WHL as a 15 year old defenseman...

I'm expecting those 2 guys alone will convince some management groups to commit to a fire sale this summer to maximize their odds at those 2 franchise players. That could hopefully open up a ton of trade options this summer that aren't on our radar yet.

 

[HabsMD97]

Why not just package one of the picks for a 2C that can help now? If none of the picks are sexy.

I don't think management will be keen on using up both of those picks unless there are some players they really want.

Not sure who the picks are but I'd like to have some middle six skilled grinders who can fill that role on the second and third line (and a 2C, and some RD).

Can you name this mythical 2C we can get for the picks?