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Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 21, 2023 at 9:31 a.m.
Thread: Wifi
I know it was already mentioned, but Habs only have 1 retention left.

Precedent was set with the Marleau trade. Canes got a 1st for taking on a contract with 1 year left. The price will be hefty for a contract with 4 years left. I don't think two 1st rounders is out of the question.

History would suggest that, if he can stay healthy, the Habs could get a 1st+ for Monahan.

Montembeault is tougher to predict. It depends if an extension is part of it. Assuming it is, my guess is that you're looking at a 2nd rounder (maybe more since it's likely a late 2nd).

First of all, I don't think the Habs have any interest in trading Arber. No need for that. Now, some will disagree, but I think Xhekaj is also fetching a 1st. He's 22 and under team control for a while. He is exactly what a few teams are missing. Toughness without sacrificing skill. He can play. Since he's entered the league, he's top 50 in Goals/60 and has a higher Pts/60 than guys like Doughty, Romanov, Ekblad, McDonagh, Parayko. He's a good fighter and hitter, but I think underrated as an overall player.

So the summary as I see it:

Taking on Campbell: Two Firsts
Monahan: 1st
Xhekaj: late 1st
Montembeault: 2nd

I don't think Oilers do that, and I don't think MTL moves Xhekaj. But who knows. Crazier things have happened, especially when teams are in panic mode.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 28, 2023 at 10:37 a.m.
Thread: Morning Coffee Thoughts
Habs trade is more than fair in value. I'd probably still pass. Doesn't address the needs, especially time-wise.

Grzelcyk = expiring contract (lost asset), under sized (Habs have enough of those, especially with Hutson coming), log jam at LD, and Harris is basically an equivalent.
Lysell = interesting addition. I think Bs are better off keeping him. Farrell is just as unproven as Lysell. To me, he's the core piece to this trade (only piece that fits the Habs plans). But where does he fit. Suzuki, Caufield, Slaf, Dach, Mesar, Farrell, Beck, Kidney, Roy, Kapanen, future 5OA pick. It just seems that what you're offering in Lysell, the Habs already have. But it is still enticing.

I assume to you the main piece is Ullmark. Good goalie, but the timing is off. He'll be 30 this summer, and when the Habs enter their true window, he'll be 32 with an expired contract. Montembeault: 26, a hometown kid, decent season (considering he was on an atrocious team with the most injuries). Looking good at the WC. Dobes is also a nice prospect. While neither are likely the Habs' saviours, their good place holders until we find the right fit.

Maybe this is a good starting point for a 3 way trade, where Ullmark goes to a team where goaltending is an immediate need for a current contender.