Hughes still going after PLD i guess

Team: 2022-23 Montreal Canadiens

Initial Creation Date: Jul. 16, 2022

Published: Jul. 16, 2022

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Apparently, the Canadiens have continued to pursue a Dubois trade even after acquiring Kirby Dach. “It is believed that Winnipeg is holding up the deal in an effort to secure a player Montreal has no interest in moving.” Apron Basu

I think in the end WPG will take the picks
I dont see MTL giving up anyone on the active roster
I think WPG knew that and is trying to leverage MTL to give up both 2023 1st rounders in the bundle.
I think WPG walks away with a good mix of prospects and picks
I think Drouin will be in the deal whether he plays or moves to LTIR for 1 year WPG loses nothing
There's still the chance leaving MTL as one of the last remaining French guys helps him alot
Playing by his former linemate in Junior Ehlers could work out helping him rebound

Again i'd just pass on PLD
No sense in acquiring a RFA like that who seems intent on Arbitration
Given how bad Arbitration usually screws us he'll probably end up with a Subban Deal.
I'm reluctantly giving him 7,25m because he's never going to be worth more then Suzuki Period
Thats not even open for Debate in my books so 7.25x7 with 3 year full NMC and 20m in Signing Bonus

This will end the Summer Moves
It might not happen like this but i do think PLD will be traded to MTL
I also think Anderson will be traded out for the simple fact his value is at an all time high

Until the TDL i expect it will be Evans and Pitlick on the outside looking in
Once Dadanov,Byron and and likely Lucic moved at the TDL they'll move on
While MTL might re-sign him later giving him a chance at a cup the other 2 wont
But that's for another post this one will already be confusing and lively enough

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