Rebuild

I am curious about Philly's willingness to trade Morin. He should have arrived by now. It would be fun to have a giant back on the blueline. Three firsts (even if Morin hasn't developed fully like one) and Read is a heavy cost for Philly. Might want to sweeten that pot with Lindgren or someone.

Trading Benn (or Schlemko) to TB this week would help them through the next few weeks, but they've got a fair number of developing prospects in Syracuse, so I suspect they might just take their chances for a few weeks.

Plekanec(50% retention) for 2nd

Plekanec(50% retention) for Hagelin+2nd+3rd

If the Habs are taking on Hagelin's contract I'd expect more than a 2nd and a 3rd alongside. Plek at 50% retained if a very serviceable 2nd/3rd line centre who can play any scenario. Plus it wouldn't be a rental.

Read arguably has negative value at this point. He's an AHLer getting paid big bucks. Philly would pay to get rid of his salary hit.

Lol taking Hagelin isn’t a minus. His contract is bad, yes. You have an abundance of cap space, yes. You can retain on Hagelin at the deadline for another pick, yes. You won’t be able to sign Tavaras since Hagelin’s contract, no.