So u give MTL #9 OVR in 2018 to take $12M in this trade and give up their 2 best wingers. U might need another 1st or big defensive prospect

Lets assume Pacioretty (with contract ext) for Nuge is fair value.

This is Gallagher for Lucic, 3rd and 1st. I'd argue that Gallagher is easily worth a 1st and 3rd by himself. Maybe not a 9th but mid rounder to say the least. Taking Lucic back here isn't being compensated for enough.

I think the problem mostly is the 3rd. Even if the Habs need to add an extra piece just to bring up the value a bit, that 3rd need to be converted to something that would entice any team to take Lucic off their hands for nothing is return. If that's me, I'd say a 1st would be a price. As I said, MTL could add a little even the value at that point out a little more.

I don't think Gallagher is going anywhere unless Draisaitl is involved. I don't think they're that interested in Nugent-Hopkins or they would have made a deal already.