Team: 2020-21 Montreal Canadiens

Initial Creation Date: Sep. 11, 2020

Published: Sep. 11, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

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1. I trade Charlie Lindgren to LA because we don't have space for him anymore in our roster due to emergence of Cayden Primeau. LA need to replace Kevin Poulin in AHL because they will not resign him, so a 6th round pick is fair enough for both team.

2. I move Paul Byron to Buffalo, because we are going to need cap space for my next moves and I don't want to let him play on my 4th line in Montreal. I trade him to Buffalo because they need a left winger to play on their 3rd line. Also, the speed and defensive skills of Byron will complete their actual roster and they have cap space for him.

3. My first big move is to bring Patrick Laine to Montreal. First of all, we need to understand that Winnipeg want to add depth in centerman and defenseman. They need help immediately in their roster and potential prospects for their future. So my offer is going to be Max Domi (C) + Victor Mete (D) for immediate help. I add two B+ prospects like Ryan Poehling (C + 1st rounder in 2017) and Jayden Struble (D + 2nd rounder in 2019). Finally, because Laine has a high market value I need to overpaid for him, so I add my 1st round in 2021, 2nd round in 2022 and 3rd rounder in 2021.

4. I sign Taylor Hall for a 9 000 000$/ 7 years. I took recent contract of Jeff Skinner, Mark Stone and Blake Wheeler in comparaison for my offer to Hall. I suppose that he want to have a long term contract after his 4th team in career so I give max length to make sure he will accept.

After these moves, Montreal is going to be back as a serious contender, they have now a huge offensive punch, and I consider that I still conserve a respectable draft picks bank and prospects pool.

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