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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 18 at 12:19 p.m.
Thread: Montreal Canadiens 2024-25
I like the thoughts above but have a few comments:

- I don't see Montreal moving out two of their young D in the offseason unless they are part of a more impactful return. I expect the Habs would want to move on from Barron with Mailloux and Reinbacher coming, and Krebs seems like a good candidate as a "change of scenery" trade for both. I don't see them adding a Myers if they plan to continue playing Guhle on the right side. Kovacevic is a good 6/7 who can step in when needed. For now I expect they will keep as much of their D depth as possible until waivers comes into play, or a better trade comes up.
- Henrique seems very much in the Dvorak mold - not flashy but can provide some secondary scoring and solid defensive play. I expect he will want a 2-3 year deal at around that $ figure.
- I expect they will keep RHP around as a depth guy where they are low on F prospects who can make the jump, and are likely to not qualify Ylonen. I tend to view him as a replacement level player at best, but he fills a need for them next year unless they add 2-3 pieces in the offseason.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 20 at 10:33 a.m.
Thread: Is this fair for Zegras Be Honest Please
If any Zegras trade materializes I don't think they would need to take on a bad contract like Anderson for a valued asset. Who is available when the Habs pick comes along will dictate if a deal makes sense for both sides. If Habs pick 8 and their targets are off the board I could see a 8OA + 2nd or D prospect working. While the Ducks have a deep D prospect system, I could see them looking to add proven young talent to the blueline like a Harris/Struble as not all of Zellweger, Luneau, etc will likely hit their potential. I can't see the logic for the Ducks in taking on Anderson and Ylonen as a part of this package. Ylonen seems like he is destined for waivers next year and Anderson has been one of the least effective forwards on a bottom 8 team on a long-term deal. Assuming the deal is based around Zegras for MTL 1st/COL 2nd, then I don't see Anderson for Ylonen/Barron and a 3rd being nearly enough to get off that contract. Barron, while still having potential is about a year away from being traded for another project if he can't figure out the defensive side of the puck
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 19 at 11:59 a.m.
Thread: Emerging from the Rebuild
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KentMcNally</b></div><div>I don't think Montreal needs to trade a young defenceman like Struble to get a 33 year old veteran defenceman that happens to be right handed. If they wanted to get a veteran defenceman to play the right side then they should go the free agency route. This year the following similar type of defenemen are available:
Tyler Myers
Dylan DeMelo
Ilya Lybushkin
Alex Carrier
Colin MIller
Jani Hakanpaa
Troy Stecher
Robert Vortuzzo
Chad Ruhwedel
etc.

No need to give up a young player like Struble for a player that you can get in free agency (for perhaps less than $4M per year as well).</div></div>

My thought process is the following in relation to the players above: Ideally the Habs would find a RHD on a 2 year deal (Savard expiring so would give us one veteran D on the right side in 2025-26). Also it would be best to have someone who can fill in in a 3/4 role assuming only one of Reinbacher and Mailloux are able to fill in the other top 4 right side role.

Tyler Myers - an option but likely Vancouver resign him per recent reports
Dylan DeMelo - good option
Ilya Lybushkin - bottom pair at best
Alex Carrier - good option if you can keep it to 2-3 years at a reasonable cost
Colin MIller - bottom pair and no open role on a PP
Jani Hakanpaa - Dallas fans hate this guy
Troy Stecher - 6/7 but could be a stopgap for a year
Robert Vortuzzo - bottom pair
Chad Ruhwedel - bottom pair

I like the idea of moving a LD to clear a space for RD short term. With Matheson, Guhle, Xhekaj, Harris (and Hutson, Engstrom potentially coming in the next 2 years) this seems like an area of strength even if Hutson and Engstrom don't hit). If you can find a Jensen type without moving out Struble, I'm with you. I really like Struble's game. With what they have on the left side i think he could be the odd man out (only because Harris is a bit more versatile and can play the right side reasonably effectively).
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 14 at 12:55 p.m.
Thread: Habs Post-Deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>M96N29</b></div><div>Allen's cap hit doesn't work for the Avs, especially as they really can't take cap back in a Ryjo trade. Evans doesn't meet their biggest need and Ritchie has the look of a top end prospect that COL won't throw away on a deal like this. Easy no.

Counter proposal? Ryjo for a 6th if the Habs really want him.</div></div>

Could see Ryjo fitting the Kent Hughes/Monahan mold - take a player, put him in a situation to succeed then sell high(er) or let the contract fall off if it doesn't work. Don't see them taking it on without getting another asset. Maybe Colorado like him? I have only watched 2-3 Avs games this year and he was not noticeable. I looked at his ice time and current placement in the lineup and figured it may be a contract COL would really want to move - maybe more likely in the offseason