HF Habs: Trade Proposal Thread: From Here to Free Agency

[Victoire HuGo]

Jesus Christ

You think getting a 2C will cost nothing?

 

[Victoire HuGo]

THats brutal

You find that line up is worse than the one the team had this year?

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

You think getting a 2C will cost nothing?

That's a 3rd C

 

[Victoire HuGo]

That's a 3rd C

His last 3 year average is a 67 pts pace...

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

to put it in business terms - if you were Molson - are you willing to spend $400M in salary (4 years) in the hopes Hage becomes that desperately needed 2C - all while the current window just opened?

Molson doesn't have enough information on Hage. Hage decided he would not come join the Habs. We didn't see him, so he's still a mystery and he decided to play ncaa next year. I think for many reasons Molson might decide to trade him, with the window reality too. But I'm not Molson, lol.

 

[OnTheRun]

to put it in business terms - if you were Molson - are you willing to spend $400M in salary (4 years) in the hopes Hage becomes that desperately needed 2C - all while the current window just opened?

Molson would be perfectly fine with that. I know where you wanted to go with this but... Molson is raking in the dough regardless of the outcome with the 2C, so that was a terrible example.

 

[red devil]

I would trade Matheson even if I know he's a good d. He have value and he can be traded for a clone of Chariot. I think Habs have enough offensive D and they need the other kind of d to balance.
Phil will be difficult to replace after next season. He's getting old and I don't know how many years before he become out of gas.

Matheson NMC comes into effect on July 1st with his new contract so I don't see a possibility that he will be traded. He wants to stay in Montreal and he won't waive his NMC to leave

 

[Weber Fan]

What do you guys think of AJ Greer. He brings size and physicality. He is ufa and a Quartexx client!!!

 

[Skip Bayless]

What do you guys think of AJ Greer. He brings size and physicality. He is ufa and a Quartexx client!!!

Definitely a target, he can also play hockey. Would help Andy tremendously.

Klapka from Calgary if they're after Xhekaj as well.

 

[LaP]

What do you guys think of AJ Greer. He brings size and physicality. He is ufa and a Quartexx client!!!

Good 4th line guy. Not sure his 3rd line stats of last year are sustainable in a winning team though. Florida last year was pretty much everyone for himself season's over in January. If he can'T sustain his 3rd line play of last year on a winning team then might as well trade Xhekaj after signing Greer if it's the 4-5 years he'll likely want. I feel like you either move on from the Xhekaj next year or you try them for real. Not sure which way would be the best decision.

 

[Subban signed e5]

thoughts on Mavrik Bourque? Could be a cap casualty in Dallas and might be a better option if we strike out on the other centers?

 

[vokiel]

Matheson NMC comes into effect on July 1st with his new contract so I don't see a possibility that he will be traded. He wants to stay in Montreal and he won't waive his NMC to leave

You don't think we could trade him at the draft? I think there's room for the idea.

 

[vokiel]

thoughts on Mavrik Bourque? Could be a cap casualty in Dallas and might be a better option if we strike out on the other centers?

We have enough bodies who can play center on the bottom 6. If we don't get anyone to slot in the 2C spot that's 5 bodies that can do it: Kapanen, Beck, Evans, Danault and Newhook (even though he isn't a center). And that's not considering other ones like Florian and Davidson.

Bourque brings nothing more than what we already have.

And.. he's another Right hand shot..

Find a clear-cut 2C, or just roll with what we have is the same story that's been repeating ad infinitum.

 

[expy]

Matheson NMC comes into effect on July 1st with his new contract so I don't see a possibility that he will be traded. He wants to stay in Montreal and he won't waive his NMC to leave

Reduce his minutes and he's a fine player to have, he's playing way too many minutes because the other D are severely lacking. We need to get rid of Carrier and Struble and replace them by better players who take take up somr of Mathesons minutes.

 

[scrubadam]

Molson would be perfectly fine with that. I know where you wanted to go with this but... Molson is raking in the dough regardless of the outcome with the 2C, so that was a terrible example.

He also got 8 home playoff games this year thats a lot of money I am sure he wants it again. The mandate has probably changed from Molson to Gorton and then to Hughes which is to provide that playoff money. And I bet on a personal level Molson wants to bring a cup back to Montreal.

 

[red devil]

You don't think we could trade him at the draft? I think there's room for the idea.

Hughes isn't going to sign a player to an extension and than trade him a few months later when the new contract has NMC. It would hurt Hughes and Montreal's reputation with players and Montreal doesn't have the advantages that Vegas has where they can get rid of players without consequences.

 

[vokiel]

Hughes isn't going to sign a player to an extension and than trade him a few months later when the new contract has NMC. It would hurt Hughes and Montreal's reputation with players and Montreal doesn't have the advantages that Vegas has where they can get rid of players without consequences.

Montreal is already a dead destination for players. I'd do it if the deal is patching the longest standing hole on the line up. Forget reputation at that point, the club will spin another decade of going nowhere without 2 regular top 6 centers. But hey I guess reputation that no player cares about, because they already avoid the area, is more important.

 

[OnTheRun]

He also got 8 home playoff games this year thats a lot of money I am sure he wants it again. The mandate has probably changed from Molson to Gorton and then to Hughes which is to provide that playoff money. And I bet on a personal level Molson wants to bring a cup back to Montreal.

He sure would like that, but you can't guarantee 8+ home games a year even if you get a 2C and not getting one doesn't preclude it either.

Geoff "J'ai confiance en Marc" Molson is legit the last guy you should rely on to bring the cup back. The less involved he gets, the better.

 

[Victoire HuGo]

Key word last.

This team doesn't need to waste first draft picks to washed players

He had a 65 pts pace last year alone. You're posting a bunch of nonsense right now. Check what an older Kadri got. Trocheck is younger than ROR, Sid, Tavares...

 

[Beendair Donedat]

Some of our answers are internal -

Graduated to NHL in short order (called up or within a year)

Owen Beck
Florian Xhekaj
Michael Hage
Alexander Zharovsky

Beck brings a solid two way game, elite face off skills, great skating, a hard accurate shot and is physical.

Florian gives you a bottom six player that hits everything, plays mean, and makes life miserable for his opponents. But he’s not just an untalented enforcer type, he’s also able to score timely goals, kill penalties and drive opponents crazy, while backing it up with his fists.

Hage is an elite talent with incredible vision. Will be a pleasure to watch. Much has been written about him, no need to add more.

Zharovsky ditto.

Out (for sure):

Patrik Laine. Thanks for everything, and all the best.

Joe Veleno. See Laine.

Potentially Gone (hopefully):

Brendan Gallagher. It’s tough but it’s time. Whether it’s an LTIR, a buyout or a trade, the Habs have to take a big step forward and his money is needed for improvements

Kirby Dach. Tried fishing but now it’s time to cut bait. Don’t think he fits in the plans any longer. At least I hope not.

Trades and Acquisitions:
If they (Gorton and Drury) can get past their mutual loathing of each other, the Habs and Rangers make for good trade partners. The Rags need left hand shooting defensemen badly, while the Habs could use some sandpaper up front.

I’d propose something like:

To New York: Kaiden Guhle, Kirby Dach

To Montreal: Will Cuylle, Braden Schneider

Both teams fill some roster holes, while taking a shot on the other’s draft disappointments. Could be tweaked, just the framework of a deal.

Second deal would be for the second line center spot, and I’d try to make it with Colorado. The Avs went all in this year and the cupboard is pretty bare with picks and prospects. I’ve mentioned it before but Kadri never slowed down in his scoring pace, and would slot in nicely on our second line. Plus now Calgary is retaining 20% of his contract so his cap hit is a much more manageable 5.6 million per.

I’d offer -

To Colorado: Alex Carrier, 2026 1st round pick, 2027 2nd round pick.

To Montreal: Nazem Kadri

This way Montreal keeps all of their top prospects, while getting a solid veteran center that can slide down to the third line in a couple years. Colorado adds a veteran right shot defender that they will need, and restocks some of their picks.

2026-2027 lineup:

Caufield - Suzuki - Slafkovsky
Cuylle - Kadri - Demidov
Newhook - Evans - Anderson
Bolduc - Danault - Texier

Hutson - Schneider
Matheson - Dobson
Xhekaj - Reinbacher
Struble

Dobes
Fowler

 

[xposbrad]

Vegas signed Marner last off season, Carolina signed Ehlers, both changed their teams. A good offensive winger is what we need. Adds 40 goals without deleting nothing

Tuch/McMann , both of those improve the team and are big guys. I just hope we don't target anymore soft players. For what seems like 20+ years, we've been missing grit and our D is pretty soft too aside from 1-2 guys.

 

[Hannibal]

What do you guys think of AJ Greer. He brings size and physicality. He is ufa and a Quartexx client!!!

Would love him.

AJgreer
Anderson
Florian Xhekaj

Some beef in that bottom 6.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Montreal is already a dead destination for players. I'd do it if the deal is patching the longest standing hole on the line up. Forget reputation at that point, the club will spin another decade of going nowhere without 2 regular top 6 centers. But hey I guess reputation that no player cares about, because they already avoid the area, is more important.

Right. Like Dobson forced a trade to Montreal.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

What do you guys think of AJ Greer. He brings size and physicality. He is ufa and a Quartexx client!!!

He would be a decent addition. I'm not sure it works though because MSL wants a team structure where all guys have a role. In other words, they need to able to play specialty teams. Greer doesn't do that.

Definitely a target, he can also play hockey. Would help Andy tremendously.

Klapka from Calgary if they're after Xhekaj as well.

I'm convinced Calgary wants Xhekaj to pair him with Parekh, who's getting killed out there. They need protection for him.

If we ultimately decide to go forward with that, Klapka is who I want as well.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Some of our answers are internal -

Graduated to NHL in short order (called up or within a year)

Owen Beck
Florian Xhekaj
Michael Hage
Alexander Zharovsky

Beck brings a solid two way game, elite face off skills, great skating, a hard accurate shot and is physical.

Florian gives you a bottom six player that hits everything, plays mean, and makes life miserable for his opponents. But he’s not just an untalented enforcer type, he’s also able to score timely goals, kill penalties and drive opponents crazy, while backing it up with his fists.

Hage is an elite talent with incredible vision. Will be a pleasure to watch. Much has been written about him, no need to add more.

Zharovsky ditto.

Out (for sure):

Patrik Laine. Thanks for everything, and all the best.

Joe Veleno. See Laine.

Potentially Gone (hopefully):

Brendan Gallagher. It’s tough but it’s time. Whether it’s an LTIR, a buyout or a trade, the Habs have to take a big step forward and his money is needed for improvements

Kirby Dach. Tried fishing but now it’s time to cut bait. Don’t think he fits in the plans any longer. At least I hope not.

Trades and Acquisitions:
If they (Gorton and Drury) can get past their mutual loathing of each other, the Habs and Rangers make for good trade partners. The Rags need left hand shooting defensemen badly, while the Habs could use some sandpaper up front.

I’d propose something like:

To New York: Kaiden Guhle, Kirby Dach

To Montreal: Will Cuylle, Braden Schneider

Both teams fill some roster holes, while taking a shot on the other’s draft disappointments. Could be tweaked, just the framework of a deal.

Second deal would be for the second line center spot, and I’d try to make it with Colorado. The Avs went all in this year and the cupboard is pretty bare with picks and prospects. I’ve mentioned it before but Kadri never slowed down in his scoring pace, and would slot in nicely on our second line. Plus now Calgary is retaining 20% of his contract so his cap hit is a much more manageable 5.6 million per.

I’d offer -

To Colorado: Alex Carrier, 2026 1st round pick, 2027 2nd round pick.

To Montreal: Nazem Kadri

This way Montreal keeps all of their top prospects, while getting a solid veteran center that can slide down to the third line in a couple years. Colorado adds a veteran right shot defender that they will need, and restocks some of their picks.

2026-2027 lineup:

Caufield - Suzuki - Slafkovsky
Cuylle - Kadri - Demidov
Newhook - Evans - Anderson
Bolduc - Danault - Texier

Hutson - Schneider
Matheson - Dobson
Xhekaj - Reinbacher
Struble

Dobes
Fowler

Kadri is done. maybe worth a late 2nd.