To acquire Mcdonagh WITH retention it would cost LA more than a low end prospect and a 2nd.

Ekholm is on the table instead, which would probably cost you a 1st+

Whether any of us agree or not, Edmundson will have a better return than that. A pushing 30 LD for a pushing 30 RD does zip for a rebuilding MTL squad. Considering there have been multiple reports putting his value @ ~1st (possibly with a +) this return will not be accepted. MTL is not in any sort of a situation where we are being forced to sell players at a discount.

Also, the NSH trade is bad too. That doesn't even cover the cost of retention.

Habs want durzi, and we're willing the be the team adding those picks, we ain't interested in walker

Ryan McDonagh isn't leaving no tax Tennessee for high taxed California, Pretty much tell you right now. He's been spoiled by not having to pay State income tax for the past 5 years or so.

Nashville isn't going to even bother staying on the line.
Walker doesn't make much sense for where Montreal is at.

Neither team considers these.