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Mailloux could be traded, but not near his draft value. The only way Montreal recoups value from that pick, is to stick with him and develop his character as they promised.
Hoffman might require a concession to include. Perhaps that means the Florida pick is unprotected and Winnipeg bets on it being in the first half of the round.
Ylonen is (hopefully) the next Lehkonen type player. His value won't be realized until later in his career, if he reaches that potential.
Dvorak is still promising as a strong all situations C that could see more production in a better situation. He still has the value of a 1st, maybe more, or you don't trade him.
Byron just isn't necessary here. He has value to the Habs or at the deadline, but means little to Winnipeg.
I don't think most of the league views Dvorak as highly as a year ago, but that can change quickly with a strong season. Teams may want to buy low on him, but Montreal shouldn't sell low.
If you count him as at least the value of a 1st round pick: It's roughly equivalent to two 1sts + any prospect not named Guhle or added by Hughes (+Hoffman only if necessary). That's not a bad return for a player with demonstrable issues and reluctance to remain with the teams that invest in him. Both sides need to temper expectations, but Montreal has to be the first to walk away if the ask goes higher.
Montreal still owes Dvorak and Dach a solid shot with a fresh start to a season after a full camp, before deciding to give up on either player being a potential 2C.