Bidding War for Monahan

Team: 2023-24 Montreal Canadiens

Initial Creation Date: Feb. 1, 2024

Published: Feb. 2, 2024

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

These are sort of the general consensus teams that might be in the market for a center. I put together a package I'd be very happy to see from each team potentially for Monahan (not saying he's gonna get this but it would be a really good return). I think the base acquisition cost for Monahan will be a 1st round pick but the team that's gonna get him will be the team that adds a sweetener to the trade such as a depth forward prospect and/or a late pick.

Modeled after the Jets trades for Statsny (1st, Foley, 4th) and Hayes (1st, Lemieux, 4th) at previous trade deadlines.

Now do I think this will happen, no probably not. First of all, if MTL wanted a depth forward they could have just claimed Ruzicka off waivers and he is arguably better than all of the players/prospects included in the trades below. 2nd, maybe no one steps up and offers much for Monahan because they know Hughes is playing with house money (already acquired a 1st for taking Monahan last season). Maybe the one team that does get him is the team that steps up and pays a 1st and that's the sweetener right there. Either way, this is just for fun, it will be interesting to see where he ends up.

Edit: Yes I'm aware of the actual trade, made this team last night and sharing to see how it compares.

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