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I am by no means a Habs fan, but moving all that asset for Ansersson is crazy. Barron, Reinbacher, Mailloux should be the top 3 RD (not in that order) within 2 years. All under 23.
In 3 years, with what Hughes has assembled, the Habs will have one of the best bluelines in the NHL.
Absolutely no need at all for Andersson. No. Zero. Zilch. Nada.
Further, as much as I love Laughton (and I do), Matheson is a gross overpay. Taking what I would call Hughes' shrewdest moves and turning into a 3C is absolutely brutal asset management. Especially with Beck, Roy and Kidney all comping at the bit.
Don't rush the rebuild. Hughes' work has been stellar. There is not an organizational hole in Montréal. Moving assets to speed that up? Particularly in a position where there is no need? Just wow.
Ride it out bro. Ride it out.
Signed, a Leafs fan.