Habs are not trading Kovacevic

Jarmo is probably asking a 2nd or 3rd for Peeke, but he should really be willing to accept a 4th or 5th.

I would probably order them….

1. Jensen
2. Fabbro
3. Tanev
4. Walker
5. Dumba
6. Peeke
7. Kovacevic

…and would probably avoid the bottom two

Depends on cost and what VAN is looking for. I really like Hughes/Hronek as a pair, so am less inclined to look for the old-school thought of needing a "stay at home" type to play on the top pair with Hughes.

VAN needs a 2nd pair RD who can elevate to the 1st pair if and when injuries occur. Those guys are expensive to acquire (as seen in the original Hronek trade).

That's why I think they are going to wait it out and sign Bear. He will be cheap and will only cost cap space. They need to free up more space by moving out redundant pieces like Beauvillier / Garland and that has proven difficult. As fun as trades might be, I don't think VAN can afford to give up 1sts at this point - maybe closer to the TDL if they are still solidly in playoff contention (a top 3 division spot, not a WC).