Zegras becomes expandable

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Created by: simonveilleux

Team: 2023-24 Montreal Canadiens

Initial Creation Date: Jan. 8, 2024

Published: Jan. 8, 2024

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Description

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I no longer see Zegras as a crucial part of the plan in Ahaheim. He doesn't seem to align with the Ducks strategy, and Montreal could benefit from an offensive boost. I understand he may not be the ideal player for the playoffs, but he can sure create offense. I would be inclined to place a bet on him.

Mailloux looks like the physical D-man Anaheim could use, espacially since they traded one of their best right shot defenseman.

Trades

MTL

Zegras, Trevor
2024 2nd round pick (ANA)

ANA

Mailloux, Logan
2025 1st round pick (CGY)

Additional Details:

Anaheim gets the later pick between Calgary and Montreal (both of them will be top 15 picks lets be honest)

Buyouts

Karl Alzner: $833,333

Retained Salary Transactions

Joel Edmundson: $1,750,000 (50%)
Jeff Petry: $2,343,750 (50%)

Draft	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6	Round 7
2024
2025
2026

ROSTER

LONG-TERM OUTLOOK

EMBED

TEXT-EMBED

ROSTER SIZE	SALARY CAP	CAP HIT	OVERAGES	BONUSES	CAP SPACE
24	$83,500,000	$84,654,583	$1,170,000	$4,267,500	-$1,154,583

Left Wing	Centre	Right Wing
Caufield, Cole $7,850,000$7,850,000 LW, RW UFA - 8	Suzuki, Nick $7,875,000$7,875,000 C UFA - 7	Gallagher, Brendan $6,500,000$6,500,000 RW, LW M-NTC, NMC UFA - 4
Heineman, Emil $897,500$897,500 LW, RW RFA - 2	Monahan, Sean $1,985,000$1,985,000 ($15,000$15K) C, LW, RW UFA - 1	Anderson, Josh $5,500,000$5,500,000 RW, LW M-NTC UFA - 4
Pezzetta, Michael $812,500$812,500 LW, RW UFA - 2	Evans, Jake $1,700,000$1,700,000 C UFA - 2	Armia, Joel $3,400,000$3,400,000 RW, LW UFA - 2
	Stephens, Mitchell $775,000$775,000 C UFA - 1	Slafkovsky, Juraj $950,000$950,000 ($3,500,000$4M) RW, LW RFA - 2
	Zegras, Trevor $5,750,000$5,750,000 C, LW RFA - 3	Ylönen, Jesse $775,000$775,000 RW, LW RFA - 1

Left Defense	Right Defense	Goaltender
Matheson, Michael $4,875,000$4,875,000 LD M-NTC UFA - 3	Savard, David $3,500,000$3,500,000 RD UFA - 2	Allen, Jake $1,925,000$1,925,000 G M-NTC UFA - 2
Harris, Jordan $1,400,000$1,400,000 LD/RD RFA - 2	Lindström, Gustav $950,000$950,000 RD RFA - 1	Montembeault, Samuel $1,000,000$1,000,000 G UFA - 1
Struble, Jayden $867,500$867,500 ($57,500$58K) LD RFA - 2	Barron, Justin $925,000$925,000 ($275,000$275K) RD RFA - 1	Primeau, Cayden $890,000$890,000 G RFA - 2
Guhle, Kaiden $863,333$863,333 ($420,000$420K) LD/RD RFA - 2	Kovacevic, Johnathan $766,667$766,667 RD UFA - 2

Scratches	Injured Reserve (IR)	Long Term IR (LTIR)
	Dvorak, Christian $4,450,000$4,450,000 C M-NTC UFA - 2	Price, Carey $10,500,000$10,500,000 G NMC UFA - 3
	Dach, Kirby $3,362,500$3,362,500 C, RW RFA - 3
	Pearson, Tanner $3,250,000$3,250,000 LW UFA - 1
	Newhook, Alex $2,900,000$2,900,000 C, LW RFA - 4
	Harvey-Pinard, Rafaël $1,100,000$1,100,000 LW, RW RFA - 2
	Wideman, Chris $762,500$762,500 RD UFA - 1

Jan. 8 at 10:08 p.m.

OldNYIfan

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No, he doesn't.

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Jan. 8 at 10:10 p.m.

Quaider11

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Mailloux seems to play a style that Pat Verbeek covets

Jan. 8 at 10:10 p.m.

GiggywithGibby

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There's two lines in the top 6, therefore there's two spots at LW. We brought it one guy, Zegras is the other.

Mallioux has been completely invisible in MTL since he entered the system, not the immediate difference maker that was expected, to say nothing of his character flaws that caused him to drop to 31 in the first place.

Jan. 8 at 10:12 p.m.

poeticentropy

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dude Zegras is 22

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Jan. 8 at 10:12 p.m.

LosPatos

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The Ducks traded Drysdale because he was becoming injury prone and the Ducks desperately needed scoring.

So this offer is a big fat no from Anaheim. So Habs fans should just get it out of there head

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Jan. 8 at 10:12 p.m.

Rob32sjsharks

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This is a homer of an offer! Take out the 2nd and add a 2nd goingb back to ANA abs they still likely pass

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Jan. 8 at 10:13 p.m.

Howie

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Yeah let's trade a 22 year old that is super creative and boosts sales our merchandise. It's more than the ice stuff as well not to mention how does a 22 year old nor fit? Zegras is not available and if they entertained it they would want major futures (2024 1st, Reinbacher, caufield, etc) he's a future piece so Pau a far price or move on bro this isn't Dubois all over again

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Jan. 8 at 10:14 p.m.

batman

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Quoting: GiggywithGibby

bro what are you saying? wdym mailloux has been completely invisible💀 he's doing an excellent job in the ahl and is very promising. he has more point than Sean Wright.. stop with this, your just affirming things without even knowing what you're talking about..

The mistake he did was disgusting. He learned from it and he's showing us that we did the right thing by giving him a 2nd chance. Stop with it. If you want we could talk about the character flaws of Gauthier..

Jan. 8 at 10:15 p.m.

Benzino204

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Even if Zegras is now expendable ( I agree with the masses here) you'd have to shell out a lot more.

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Jan. 8 at 10:15 p.m.

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batman

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Quoting: Rob32sjsharks

This is a homer of an offer! Take out the 2nd and add a 2nd goingb back to ANA abs they still likely pass

He isn't McDavid. I wouldn't even be sure to trade Mailloux for him 1v1.

Jan. 8 at 10:16 p.m.

#11

simonveilleux

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Quoting: GiggywithGibby

I understand that Zegras fills a gap in the lineup, but in terms of character, he doesn't appear to have the same level of determination as Gauthier, McTavish, and Carlsson. Mailloux has proven himself over the past few years, demonstrating he's ready to move on and play in the NHL. His current lack of visibility may be intentional on the part of the organization who wants him to concentrate on hockey and not attract to much attention.

Jan. 8 at 10:17 p.m.

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Howie

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Quoting: batman

He isn't McDavid. I wouldn't even be sure to trade Mailloux for him 1v1.

Ladies and gentlemen Homer take of 2024 right here lock it in

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Jan. 8 at 10:18 p.m.

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batman

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Quoting: Howie

Ladies and gentlemen Homer take of 2024 right here lock it in

why you mad howie💀

Jan. 8 at 10:20 p.m.

#14

Howie

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Quoting: batman

why you mad howie💀

Because mtl fans for 2 years proposed trash deals for Dubois and now I can see mtl fans do the same thing to Anaheim with zegras. Also never seem someone more bias in thinking zegras for an ahl player in Mailloux is not far for MTL!

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Jan. 8 at 10:20 p.m.

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GiggywithGibby

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Quoting: batman

I'm certain that you are not claiming Mallioux committed the lesser sin between the two of them, but it's hard to tell with your foot in your mouth.

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Jan. 8 at 10:25 p.m.

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MoSeider53

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Wow a cancer and pick 2 drafts away, How could Pat Verbeek say no to that. shakes head

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Jan. 8 at 10:26 p.m.

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Ennis

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Not this again

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Jan. 8 at 10:26 p.m.

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Rob32sjsharks

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Quoting: batman

He isn't McDavid. I wouldn't even be sure to trade Mailloux for him 1v1.

Thinking like that is why you guys have been sooo successful and stop with the 20 something cups as like 95% were back when there was 6 teams.

Jan. 8 at 10:28 p.m.

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simonveilleux

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Quoting: MoSeider53

Wow a cancer and pick 2 drafts away, How could Pat Verbeek say no to that. shakes head

A cancer? The guy made a mistake and paid the price.
Xhekaj could be swapped instead of Mailloux if you prefer.

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Jan. 8 at 10:28 p.m.

#20

Db1899

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MTL doesn’t have the assets to acquire a player of zegras caliber. The comments on this thread 😂

Jan. 8 at 10:30 p.m.

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MoSeider53

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Quoting: simonveilleux

A cancer? The guy made a mistake and paid the price.
Xhekaj could be swapped instead of Mailloux if you prefer.

Guy made a mistake, He made an illegal major mistake. Even from his own accordance he should've been banned from ever playing in the NHL.

Jan. 8 at 10:33 p.m.

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GiggywithGibby

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Quoting: simonveilleux

A cancer? The guy made a mistake and paid the price.
Xhekaj could be swapped instead of Mailloux if you prefer.

And we want a bottom pair LHD......... Why?

Jan. 8 at 10:57 p.m.

#23

Pensfan303

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is bro acoustic?

Jan. 8 at 11:05 p.m.

#24

simonveilleux

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Quoting: GiggywithGibby

And we want a bottom pair LHD......... Why?

Xhejak is an important piece in a playoffs roster.

Jan. 8 at 11:11 p.m.

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GiggywithGibby

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Quoting: simonveilleux

Xhejak is an important piece in a playoffs roster.

He's a depth defenseman with a heartwarming story.

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