Another Savard trade

i wouldnt be surprised if something like this goes through. just think itll be a little less than a first

I think this is a good trade for Edmonton, but I am unsure if Montreal does it. A first is a first but the season is lost if Guhle doesn't develop. He's done well with Savard, not sure how he'd hold up with Barrie

Hughes said he's targeting a 1st in 2023 draft and Holland's job is on the line. The cap space is huge rn. The fact they save a million is worth a ton. If the Habs don't get a 1st, Mtl will just wait it out til the TDL. Edmundson is also on the block.

Things will get dicey though when Matheson returns next month so there is a pressure point there for Hughes. If he waits til the TDL, he will get a 1st for Savard, I have no doubt after the Chiarot return at 2022 TDL and Savard is playing bigger minutes rn.

Barrie can take Wideman's spot on 3rd pair. Wideman can be put on waivers and sent down. The fact Kovacevic lasted a month means he can also go down to the minors. Barrie could maybe fetch something at the 2024 TDL. He's only a cap hit at his point. Almost negative value at that salary for the minutes he plays on 3rd pair in Oiler country,
Matheson return though will complicated things. Guhle, Harris have to stay in the lineup. Most likely, Wifi stays on the team but will be in and out of the lineup.

Oh wow, never thought about that!