Team: 2020-21 Montreal Canadiens

Initial Creation Date: Aug. 15, 2020

Published: Aug. 15, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Here is some wishful thinking:

- unlikely Krug signs with Montreal but I think it would be a great fit for the team if he did. Krug is a great LHD which Montreal needs.
- I like Lemiuex's game. He has some skill but is also a pain in the ass to play against. I feel like the rangers are relatively high on his game also but if they need to make moves for cap reasons that would be a move I do not mind for Montreal. The contract I gave him may also be an overpayment.
- Next year should be the year where the let the kids play. It should be a good mix of young guys and the big vets. This team could be a lower seeded playoff team if these moves were made or could just miss the playoffs. Depending on positioning going into the trade deadline will determine what the Canadiens do.

May be beneficial for the Canadiens to sell a little at the deadline unless if they are a serious contender (which is unlikely). Selling Tatar would give us assets b/c it is unlikely we have room for him going forward. He did great for the habs in his 3 years.

Domi has been a great player for the Canadiens also. Unfortunately, with a salary cap its tough to keep him unless its a longer term deal at a good AAV. Friedman had a rumour of maybe him being a Penguin next year. Obviously if Krug signed in MTL Mete may be out also. Maybe package those guys to Pit. They shouldn't cost to much for the Pens.

Lastly, Caufield signs if NCAA cancels season or pushes it back. My guess is he either plays in OHL or AHL. Maybe gets called up at the end of the year if it goes really well for him but you don't want to rush development.

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