why drouin. why on the 1st line over landy and nuke.

What does Arizona need helm for ?

Kaut + Behrens + 2nd is more than an overpayment. I also dont see how he would get a spot in the top 6 over Nichushkin who is better in pretty much every way. At best hes the 6th best winger on this team

Maybe a 2nd but at that point Id rather just go for Lehkonen since hes way better defensively and would fit a 3rd line role better

Behrens is a LD, and Montreal already has Guhle, Romanov and Norlinder on that side, but that’s not to say that all of those players will work out. I’m more inclined to look at the Right side of our defensive depth chart. Mailloux is the only top-end talent on the right side and who knows if he’ll even end up signing or playing.

I would change the trade to include an RD but I think asking for Barron would be a non-starter with Avs fans and management. I don’t really know Kaut so if someone could let me know about what kind of a player he is, upside, etc.

Maybe change the 2nd to a 3rd.

I think the principle of the deal is good with 50% retained on Drouin, but I’m not sure the Habs are ready to trade him just yet with retention. Teams only get to retain on three players. Chiarot is all but gone and Lehkonen less likely but dependent on the deal, will probably both have salary retained plus whoever else they trade.

If Montreal waits until next year, they may get a better deal because Drouin (who will be a pending UFA) might excel under St. Louis and then still have salary retained for extra assets.