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HF Habs: Trade Proposal Thread: From Here to Free Agency
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I’ve seen a few analysts suggest someone like Jason Robertson. I could definitely see Ottawa making a move for a player like that.
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On the Chris Johnston show he said that his understanding that Robertson has no interest in signing an extension with Ottawa.
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Money talks. If Robertson hits RFA and finds out he’s not worth as much as he thinks, Ottawa has the money to make something happen. Most Canadian teams have to overpay to get players to come or stay. Not saying it will happen but it’s definitely a possibility.
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The issue is Dallas would probably want the 9th pick from this year's draft as part of the deal and that becomes before Robertson becomes a RFA. The rumour was that Dobson was offered more money from Columbus but he wouldn't sign an extension with them past one year and wanted to play in Montreal so money isn't always the main reason a player chooses a team. I think Robertson as an American has played his entire career in the US will want to stay in the US
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I do Three bullets.
If they can flip the picks for a roster player that can replace Brady’s production, then it will be considered a good deal. Brady wanted out and so did the team.
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Dobson had a destination he wanted to go to and he was willing to handcuff his team to get what he wanted. Robertson could potentially do that, but from all the rumours I’ve read it’s really only a money dispute with Dallas right now and not really about preferring to leave. I think the likelyhood that he would listen to anyone making high offers on a contract if Dallas isn’t going to give him what he wants are pretty high whereas Dobson wanted to come to Montreal so bad that he was willing to take less money and twist New York’s arm to make it happen. I don’t see that happening with Robertson. I could see him taking less to stay in Dallas if it’s not about money.
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Money maybe an issue but if someone like Detroit or Columbus make an extension similar to Ottawa, I would see Robertson choosing them over Ottawa
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The sweetener to take EP40 is Hronek...can't believe I'm actually posting this, but:
...do we actually consider an EP40 trade now??...like 2026 1st (28th overall) + Gallagher + Engstrom/Roy/whatever B one we want to get rid of??...
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...I know; I just puked in my mouth a bit thinking about it...
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I think the Robertson thing also has to do with him disagreeing with DAL's offer during the previous contract situation and explicitly retaining this leverage for this scenario. Remember how he structured his deal, it walked him to UFA-1 with a QO of 8.5m or so. He can stay but he will leave for free... or DAL can sell him to somewhere he will get a fresh start and feel trusted by the org. I don't think it has to do so much with maximizing the final AAV imo. Robertson wants a long-term deal.
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It’s an interesting situation. I really think the chance of him being offer sheeted is high if Dallas tries to go the QO route. It would be worth it for a team to try because there’s a chance Dallas doesn’t match and if they do match, Robertson basically gets what he wants while getting to stay. If I was Dallas and whatever lowball offer their giving him isn’t working, I’d be looking into a sign and trade now before a team has the chance to do that. They’re looking to win now and a bunch of random 1st round picks isn’t what they need.
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Masterclass by Zito, it’s akin to the guy that traded a paper clip for a house
Flipped Samoskevich for a 1st and 2nd then added 2 firsts to that for Brady. Would be like us trading Kapanen and 2 firsts for Knies.
Everybody says every big fish trade starts with Hage or Zharovsky, Panthers gave up nothing from their core and some magic beans - the 9OA is nice but still a magic bean.
Flipped Samoskevich for a 1st and 2nd then added 2 firsts to that for Brady. Would be like us trading Kapanen and 2 firsts for Knies.
Everybody says every big fish trade starts with Hage or Zharovsky, Panthers gave up nothing from their core and some magic beans - the 9OA is nice but still a magic bean.
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I think he will sign (with another team) for less than the rumoured 12-14m. Just a hunch. The relationship doesn't seem good.
Exactly. Last summer I proposed Caufield for Robertson when the rumours flared up that DAL and JRob were far apart.
Very good read of the situation. FLA made out like bandits here.
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This is not how you rationalize acquiring players. Petterson is not a fit as he is not a winner and wilts under pressure. The only reason that I would take him for free is to be able to flip him to a crappy organization who are desperate for anything at all with skill.
I say that there is a 0% chance that HuGo would ever even consider adding him to this group. They are looking for a specific type of player and he is very far from being that player.
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hard to give up something useful when the player who asked for a trade wants to play in 2 cities.
This garbage is becoming the NBA.
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We just need McDrai to want to take their talents to Ville-Marie Borough - not the same catchy phrase as South Beach
