Quoting: SK101
Why wouldn’t the jackets just sign monahan? Can’t see them giving up next years first even if they are somehow in the playoff race. Especially not for a guy they could sign for free and is injury prone on top of that
Quoting: dk325
That is some ridiculously wishful thinking on the Monahan return. His contract is also done so he's just gonna decide where he wants to play rather than putting his future in the Habs' hands if they have no intention of keeping him long term.
There are a couple reasons he may choose to sign with Montreal.
1. From Hughes: We won't say we aren't going to make the playoffs next year.
We obviously aren't going to go all in, but making it in isn't out of the realm of possibility. If we do, a healthy Monahan could be part of that.
2. Montreal has a 2C role to offer. Other teams do as well of course, but he was already recovering his value with his performance here and that might be a reason for him to sign his "prove it" contract in a place he has been having some success.
3. Monahan can still get paid here on a 1 year deal. We have the money and the cap space. $5M wouldn't be out of the question but the opportunity to go to a contender with retention @ $2.5M means he gets his cake and can eat it too.
Now I'm not saying Columbus does this or his trade value will be high. I'm only giving plausible reasons he may choose to sign with Montreal rather than go directly to a contender on what will likely be a cheap contract.
His health and performance next season will determine his future and value.
As to the ACGM itself:
Edmundson is not a RHD and his performance and injury this year have decreased his value. Not expecting a 1st unless he turns it around next season in a big way.
Savard will not be moved for a couple middling picks. He's more useful to partner with developing LHD than a mediocre return in a trade. He should net a 1st if we even consider moving him.
If we move Allen, it will be to make room for Primeau (waivers eligible next season). Taking back a contract would be preferable to retention and may change the return, simply to avoid wasting a retention slot.
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