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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 11, 2023 at 3:11 p.m.

Thread: unthinkable

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jonh514</b></div><div>There is Zero chance he signs an offer sheet. He does not want Winnipeg to match</div></div>

Not to mention PLD expects a contract that begins with an "8".

Forum: Fauteuil - DGJun. 11, 2023 at 3:10 p.m.

Thread: Move up

Sorry, but this makes no sense to me. You're trading a 3rd overall (Dach) and a 5th overall for another 3rd overall. I could see this for Bedard or even Fantili, maybe, but Smith and Carlson aren't nearly worth this kind of trade.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 11, 2023 at 2:47 p.m.

Thread: New York Rangers

Habs would probably say no unless the PLD thing happens. Otherwise, Dach is part of the future.

Forum: Fauteuil - DGJun. 10, 2023 at 12:05 p.m.

Thread: clean up bad contracts

I'm not sure why you have Jake Allen for Casey DeSmith, but Edmundson, Armia and a 4th for Carter would be a cap gift to the Habs, I suspect.

If the Caps want Hoffman, but I don't want Mantha if the cap hit is going to be $7.5M (his $6M plus $1.5M from Hoffman). Mantha is not part of the future, so why waste money and development time on him?

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 11:59 a.m.

Thread: Crazy

I don't think this addresses Toronto's desperate need for D, nor does it maximize Marner's value. The team needs two top-4 defencemen and Marner is the best card they hold. it would be a waste to use him to get PLD and another middle-six forward. Matthews needs to be re-signed or this team implodes, pure and simple. Failing that, the Leafs have the same problem with Matthews as the Jets have with PLD. Once Matthews is figured out, the Leafs can figure out whether they're going all in or rebuilding from a position of strength.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 11:52 a.m.

Thread: Van Cool Ver

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Falcon_talon</b></div><div>I can imagine you would lol</div></div>

I mean there have been more one-sided trades in NHL history, but not many.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 11:50 a.m.

Thread: Most trades prolly wont be good enough Opinions on these trades to make it work

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Tbrew</b></div><div>That MTL trade is brutal for the Pens</div></div>

I am a Habs fan and I agree with you. The Pens have a very short window to capitalize on Sid and Malkin, so it's not clear how this trade helps that much. Anderson would be a good addition, but he's not a top-line RW. Edmundson is fine, but is he that much better than Rutta? So you're giving up Poulin, who hasn't developed as well as hoped but is not yet a bust, and a first-rounder?!!! I mean, as a Habs fan, thanks!!

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 11:44 a.m.

Thread: Refurbished

Do you see this PLD move as a one-year, or are you signing him for 8 years and trading him? In that case, would he accept Minnesota?

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 11:42 a.m.

Thread: Van Cool Ver

Like most Montreal fans, I love Gallagher. But I'd do this trade in a heartbeat.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 11:40 a.m.

Thread: Massive wild trade

I don't know how much gas Jeff Carter has left in the tank, but I've always wanted to see him in a Habs jersey, so I'd gladly take the deal for Armia.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 11:35 a.m.

Thread: Habs

Going for the first overall in 2024 I see.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 11:31 a.m.

Thread: CBJ draft

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>habitantlecolon</b></div><div>why my name appear in Ledge_and_dairy comment ?</div></div>

My fault. I was looking at the quote you had already included in your comment and hit "quote", but should have gone up to the original. I then cut the other original in, but forgot to fix the attribution part. Fixed now, I hope.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 11:19 a.m.

Thread: PLD Trade Chevy has to face facts

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>I think it's a decent rental offer, whether it gets beaten or not just depends on Winnipegs internal ratings on prospects. if theres 4-5 teams offering, I don't think this would get it done.</div></div>

Agreed, but I doubt there are 4-5 teams offering to take PLD for 8 years after having seen him demand to be traded twice already. It's very possible PLD has soured on the idea of coming to Montreal after the club didn't drop everything and trade for him last year, at which point Boston, NYR and a few others might seriously test the waters.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 11:06 a.m.

Thread: PLD Trade Chevy has to face facts

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GuyGuyGuy</b></div><div>Boston don’t have the cap space to sign Dubois at 9 millions. I could see Carolina or Colorado but not Boston</div></div>

They probably do if Bergeron retires and/or they move Taylor Hall.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 11:05 a.m.

Thread: PLD Trade Chevy has to face facts

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>Dvorak cap dump (28 point player coming off knee surgery making 9 mill over the next two years is a cap dump yes), cancels out norlinder.

Beck+late 1st isn't that big a haul</div></div>

I agree it's not a big haul, but it's an appropriate haul given the circumstances. Beck is a stud. I'd be open to sending Harris or Struble instead of Norlinder. Harris is absolutely NHL ready, whereas Struble is a seriously good athlete but needs more development. I don't think Norlinder's top will end up being good enough. If Harris were the choice, I'd drop the #31 pick to the #37.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 10:32 a.m.

Thread: CBJ draft

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>There's no way they would trade down like the OP in that post did. Smith is certainly a good prospect but he definitely a tier below Carlsson.!</div></div>

Sorry, but that horsepoop. They are both excellent prospects, but Smith is an electrifying offensive talent and a wizard with the puck who pairs well with Gaudreau. Carlson is a big, powerful two-way centre in the classic Swede mode. He's not a great skater, which is why no one is saying he's the second coming of Mats Sundin. He's a very good player who can be a foundational piece on an already good team. But in terms of lighting up the scoreboard, Smith is the much better option.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2023 at 10:25 a.m.

Thread: PLD Trade Chevy has to face facts

That's an awfully generous "face facts" for Chevy. That's 4 NHL pieces for a player who, at most, they can control for one more year. If anyone needs to face facts, it's probably PLD. Does he want maximum dollars or does he want to be a king of Montreal? Chances are, he won't get both. And if the salary is too high, the compensation back to WPG will be minimal.

Forum: Fauteuil - DGFeb. 18, 2023 at 8:36 a.m.

Thread: Andy Calgary

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KingofRnR</b></div><div>You have the 1st on the wrong side. MTL’s 2023 1st should be coming with Josh Anderson who is way over paid if you want Dustin Wolf (I think MTL would prefer Pelletier more)

Regardless of you taking Lucic back, CGY can’t afford Anderson next season and Wolf might be one of the Flames “Untouchable Prospects”</div></div>

I don't know quite what to make of the CGY trade, but while I agree with Anderson's value to a lot of teams, I don't see him being as useful to Calgary as he would be to some other teams. I doubt he would fare all that well under Sutter either (maybe he would, but inconsistency is not something Sutter tends to ignore).

And, for WPG, I don't get it at all. I like PLD, but why would Montreal pay so much for a player who'll be a UFA and leaving WPG anyway? And, if one were to pay FOUR assets to get one of the league's emerging centremen, why would you then move him to the wing?

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 18, 2022 at 5:33 p.m.

Thread: 3rd team rumours

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jonh514</b></div><div>Terrible NYI trade</div></div>

The CGY trade isn't bad, but there's no way Mailloux goes out to NYI. More likely someone like Struble.

Forum: Fauteuil - DGAug. 17, 2022 at 8:58 p.m.

Thread: Team 2023

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sabresparaavida</b></div><div>Sabres decline. We only have 2 good RHD, not gonna make a weakness worse.</div></div>

And here I was thinking the Buffalo trade was the only one that was remotely balanced. The other two are non starters. Why would Calgary move Monahan and his 1-year contract for two players with multi-year deals who really aren't much better?

Forum: Fauteuil - DGAug. 17, 2022 at 8:54 p.m.

Thread: CH inc

You cracked it. Of course, Gagner will make all the difference!!!

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 17, 2022 at 8:53 p.m.

Thread: realistic

The Pazetta trade is realistic ... maybe.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 11, 2022 at 1:17 p.m.

Thread: Allen to the rescue

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheRealisticGuy</b></div><div>If Price can’t play we got back Montembeault-Primeau ?
MTL aren’t trading Allen before the season start</div></div>

If the Habs were to make this trade, it would be for something a lot better than a 2nd rounder. Vegas needs to figure out its season and there are a half-dozen goalies out there who are both reliable and available. The Habs can hope Price is healthy, but if he's not, the season is shot anyway. They might as well get a great deal for Allen and aim to suck again this season. The payoff for being a lottery team next summer is pretty great.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 11, 2022 at 1:07 p.m.

Thread: Rebuild with criticism in mind with some long term outlook on the roster

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AlakHul</b></div><div>Tbh jets are better off getting an offer from a contending team rather than mtl, mtl wouldnt even offer that, but a contender def would offer a young center w potential and a 1st and go from there.</div></div>

I think Montreal would be willing to make that deal. It's essentially Dach and what should be a late first for Dubois with a long-term contract (that's how I read this). Sending Kidney to get Hoffman off the books is a little steep, but a future pick could be added to balance this if Kidney shows signs of becoming a future star.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 6, 2022 at 10:43 a.m.

Thread: GM Doug Mackenzie

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Fire_Ducharme</b></div><div>When will Jets fans get through their heads they are in a position of weakness with Dubois, you ain’t getting none of our good young players in exchange when we can get him for free in 2 years.</div></div>

I think the degree of leverage the two teams have depends entirely on what degree of urgency the Habs' brass feels. If the Habs want to forego the misery of another bottom-5 finish, getting Dubois now would be a benefit. They would still likely miss the playoffs and draft a potentially very good player in the 10 to 15 range. If the goal is to tank another year and get a high lottery pick in 2023 (Bedard, Fantilli, etc) the math changes because there's a good chance they'd be drafting a centreman in that case. In that case, having Suzuki, Dubois and (dare to dream) Bedard is not tenable. In that case, A Suzuki-for-Dubois trade sooner than later starts to make sense.

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