Quoting: Ledge_And_Dairy
It's probably not that simple Habs probably add #26 at least
Hughes wouldnt do that
MB would and it would be views a Win
Hughes will get Bellows and the 13th OA looking like a Hero
I think you'll see Anderson Solo in this deal
MTL has multiple suitors this isnt just NYI
13th OA this year doesnt have the same value it will next year
Outside the top 2 its all players who would be ranked 5th-15th in your average draft
That said MTL has interest in Lambert who was ranked as high as 4th OA before a really bad year
Now they're not even sure he'll go top 20
If this deal gets done its to NYI advantage to do it before the Draft cause if Lambert's gone there's no motivation really to grab 13th as the quality will be very similar to our 26th OA pick. If they wait too long MTL is likely to go with a team who has more to offer because as Hughes said his ideal trade piece isnt a Pick or a Player its a Prospect right on the edge of turning Pro and NYI just dont have that piece (he gave up a 1st with Lehkonen to get Barron and justified it right away to Eric Engles)
We're more likely to be interested in TML who is apparently willing to part with Robertson since the rise or Knies
Robertson could be a late bloomer like his brother for MTL and is deffinately attractive enough to trade with a Rival for
That said i feel Bellows will be a key in MTL/NYI deal as if Hughes can land him and a pick he'll have a big win in MTL and sell a boat load of Jersey's being a Legacy
(Geoffrion was a 4th gen legacy who i think played a handful of games for us and still sold a ton of Jersey's in a short time as Legacy's always will in MTL)