Why would the habs want Hutton and why would Hutton want to come to Montreal. They're already investing $10.5M a year in Price, they have Lindgren and they could just resign Niemi.

That schlemko trade is a waste, habs could just keep him.. reinvest the money you invested into Hutton?? I'm sure some team would take him for a way better deal for Montreal anyways.

Roussel is not signing for $1M.

I would personally rather play De la Rose or McCarron over plekanec, the habs have to move on from plekanec he is finished.

TBH I don't watch them play too often, I am a leafs fan BUT that being said, you guys have the makings of a contender and if not for injuries decimating your team's season, I think you would be in the playoff race. That being said, the Habs should want Hutton after seeing how fragile the team is without Price. In fact I would limit Price to no more than 60 games in the regular season not because he is not capable of playing more but because I would want Price in the playoffs more than in the season. If they are in a playoff position, I would rest him and Hutton can easily crank out 22 games a season if not more. Lindgren serves as an insurance incase an injury occurs. I agree with the Roussel will not sign for that but the idea is a veteran role player for around 1 million. Schlemko was moved because I don't see anyone on the defensive core that he is better than for the money he is signed to. Alzner had a down year for sure and his trade value is next to none but he is better than what is shown. With a healthy team, that defence looks like a top 10 in the league. I agree the Plekanec isn't in his prime but he was miscast the last two seasons almost. As a fourth line centre, he is being used correctly. He will win draws, kill penalties and you can have other players take over after his contract expires. It gives them time to draft some potential stars with their boatload of picks and develop an great team top down.