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18 Apr 2025 21:22:00
Flames: Rasmus Anderson
Kraken: Shane wright
Just wondering what the value looks like to other people the flames would probably have to add but how much
18 Apr 2025 22:10:36
I like Andersson, but if I'm Seattle I'm not trading a 21YO 4th OA pick for one year of a soon to be 29 YO defenseman.
16 Apr 2025 13:13:17
Pittsburgh Trades
Crosby
Montreal Trades
Dach
Reinbacher (AHL)
Hage (Big-10)
1st Round Pick 2025
1st Round Pick 2026
With Pit imo looking for a full rebuild this would be the talk of the off-season if this could happen, Malkin isn't going to waive his NTC but maybe Crosby does, Pens really only have 2 trade chips worth anything and that's Crosby and Karlsson and this is something I really believes helps both Teams going forward.
Who says no ?
17 Apr 2025 12:25:34
As much as I like Crosby, that is just way to much of the future going the other way for a player closer to 40 than 30.. that seems like more than the Oilers got 35 years ago for prime Gretzky.
17 Apr 2025 23:59:07
Sosahabs24!
Ok take out Hage and one of the 1st Round Picks, so it's
Dach, Reinbacher and either a 2025 or 2026 1st Rounder.
Is that fair for both Teams?
18 Apr 2025 03:33:10
Thats better. Still not in love with it haha.
13 Apr 2025 04:45:00
Montreal trades with nyr rangers
MTL sends : laine, Montreal 2025 1st round,, Mailloux or beck
To ny , panarin
Then mtl tries everything to get Crosby ! Or a 2c
Montreal sends Calgary 2025 1st round , 2026 1st round ,kapanen, Dach , beck or Mailloux, Roy
MTL lineup
1 A
Slafkovsky Suzuki Caufield
1B
Demidov Crosby panarin
3
Anderson Dvorak Gallagher
4
Heinemen Evans arber xhejaj
Def
Guhle hutson
Reinbacher Matheson
Carrier strubble
Engstrom
22 Mar 2025 22:51:43
Offseason trade idea before the draft , habs trade for Gino malkin
MTL sends : both 2nd round picks 2025 ( Pittsburgh and Montreal) and Sean farrel
To Pittsburgh for malkin 50% retained ( cap hit would be 3 million
Then on draft night that move convinces Crosby to accept trade to mtll
MTL sends : both 2025 1st round, dach, heinemen and Mailloux
To Pittsburgh for Crosby
Slavkosky Suzuki Caufield
Demidov Crosby laine or Newhook
Gallagher malkin laine or Newhook
Roy or beck evans Anderson
23 Mar 2025 02:41:24
Imagine power play 1
Demidov Crosby malkin
Caufield Hutson
Power play 2
Slavkosky Suzuki laine
Newhook Matheson
24 Mar 2025 01:38:49
This is in Pinball territory.
25 Mar 2025 17:28:28
I am a fan of both Crosby and Malkin, but don't see this as a step for Montreal to make in the rebuild. plus, they are life long Pens. I am not sure they would move.
01 Apr 2025 19:12:53
MTL isn't going to win in the next 3 years with that trade. Corsby and Malkin should stay Pens for life or go to a contender to get their 4th cup.
19 Mar 2025 02:53:24
The time for habs to end rebuild is this offseason and the next
Habs already got core forwards locked up
Suzuki, Caufield , slavkosky, probably superstar Demidov
Core defence : guhle , reinbacher , seems like superstar Hutson , xhejaj
Goalie : montembaut and potential superstar Fowler
This offseason I would trade price last year of contract to Chicago, which would give habs 25 million in cap space , with that I would target Duchene and Bennett at free agency
I would try and trade for Dobson at the draft
Slavkosky Suzuki Caufield
Demidov Duchene laine
Newhook Bennett Dach
Gallagher evans Anderson
D
Hutson Dobson
Guhle carrier
Xhejaj matheson
With Gallagher and Anderson contracts ending in 2 years
(12millions off the books) + cap going up , habs are looking pretty solid!
20 Mar 2025 17:51:12
The Price contract is over at the end of the 25-26 season, so it doesn’t hold the Habs back from making moves.
Dobson is a great target, and while the Habs have the trade capital for such a deal, the Isles would be foolish to move Dobson.
I don’t see Bennett leaving FLA, and I think Duchesne re-ups in Big D.
The Habs have the parts to exchange for a 2C and whatever else they think they need in a trade this summer. My guess is that it will be a 2C in the 25-27 age range to fit with the core of the team.
21 Mar 2025 14:58:33
@Chickenfoot what's Dallas' cap situation look like after the Ratanen extension? Duchene has been good for them, but will they be able to afford him? You have the luxury with Duchene that if the wanted to have Demidov get some reps at center that Duchene is capable of playing the wing as well. Or bring in Granlund and see if having a fellow Finn on his line can get Laine motivated to show up every game for the Habs
Idk how available Dobson is but as I said on another post I'd kick some tires on Faber since hes had a bit of down year. Reinbrecher has looked good returning from injury down in the AHL. If he stays the course I'm sure he will get some reps on the top pairing next year. Another option is Ekbald seeing as I don't imagine Florida is able to get him resigned.
24 Mar 2025 13:21:30
MG: Jim Nill does as good a job as anyone managing his cap. He's got 6 contracts coming off the books next year, so he'll have to pick and choose who he'll re-sign, and who he'll go after to replace those guys.
By most accounts Duchesne likes it in Dallas, as most do, and if I was a betting man I think he'll re-sign there.
If I'm the Habs' GM I don't see a need to trade for any D and block development paths for the kids, UNLESS it was for Dobson at the right price. (I still think the Isles would be foolish to give up on him, but Dobson has been a whipping boy on the Island this season, so anything is possible I suppose. )
18 Mar 2025 23:08:07
This is just to gauge how untouchable Demidov is:
MTL sends demidov
To Washington for Dubois (50%retained), Leonard and Cole Hutson
Who says no?
20 Mar 2025 17:54:56
Habs say HECK no.
Having a player like Demidov fall to you in the draft is simply too rare. No chance a rebuilding team passes on realizing his potential within the structure of their rebuild.
21 Mar 2025 02:41:25
As a Habs fan, I've been waiting for a dynamic offensive forward all my life. Lafluer was near his end when I really remember following. Richer gave us some hope with a couple 50 goal seasons, but was to inconsistent.
It's to early to tell, will he be a Kaprizov with a little Kucherov? Or will he be Nakita Filatov? I am hoping he's gonna be great, and look forward to seeing how he plays for the Habs..
The offer is somewhat interesting . My head says.. maybe... haha , but heart says no
30 Mar 2025 17:33:36
Realistically if Habs were offered that they would take it. Dubois at 4 mil with the rising cap would be the equivalent to 2 mil in a few seasons that would be the best value contract in NHL history. Not to mention Lenoard while not as Dynamic by any means could end up being the better 2 way player some day I see him as a future Justin Williams.
17 Mar 2025 18:01:03
Buffalo Trades
Peterka (RFA)
Toronto Trades
NRobertson (RFA)
Hildeby (AHL)
2nd Round Pick 2025
17 Mar 2025 18:37:18
Is this an intentional joke one Pinball? One of those "H'yuk, h'yuk, h'yuk, Buffalo is a bad team, they won't even realize we're offering them garbage, h'yuk, h'yuk, h'yuk" deals.
17 Mar 2025 21:55:00
memarcusjoe
Peterka is on the trading block wanting out of Buffalo it's all out there, so no this isn't a joke and why is every Leaf including Leaf draft picks garbage in your opinion?
18 Mar 2025 02:15:15
Pinball,
Just because Peterka is available, doesn't mean they'll give him away for nothing.
Peterka has almost as many points this year as Robertson has in his career. Robertson is a tiny AHL/ NHL tweener. Not much value.
Hidelby is a meh AHL goalie with an unimpressive save %. Goalies are generally worth very little in a trade, especially 3rd/ 4th stringers.
A mid to late 2nd is a mid to late 2nd.
This is the same junk you always offer. Pieces you realize no longer have any potential to be impactful NHL'ers, so you want to dump them.
So, let's hear your biased pitch. Why would Buffalo do this?
18 Mar 2025 11:21:40
He isn’t available.
18 Mar 2025 11:22:17
If that was there only offer they would risk him being offered sheeted in the summer because it would be probably 2 firsts plus.
18 Mar 2025 12:59:36
Meandme, I really doubt any team would be offering over 9 million. Offer sheet might cost a 1st and a 3rd.
18 Mar 2025 14:36:00
They value Paterka more than Cozens so that’s the starting point +.
18 Mar 2025 16:57:37
@tury how much does he need to be payed for the sabres not to match in your idea. I think they will easily match 8 or 8 and a half.
07 Apr 2025 18:30:13
I think he get maybe 6.7m. nobody is gonna go over that. A 1st and 3rd. Or else its not worth it.
16 Mar 2025 21:21:38
Buffalo- Bowen Byram, Jack Quinn, 2nd 2025 and 2nd 2026
Islanders- Noah Dobson
It sounds like there is a good chance Dobson is moved and Buffalo has the best prospect pool in league so they can afford to get it done. Byram takes over top PP and Quinn complements Horvat and Barzal on top line and PP aswell
Dahlin-Dobson becomes top PP in NHL not to mention Dobson is a proven winner with a WJC and 2 memorial cups under his belt.
17 Mar 2025 00:04:38
That's an aggressive offer that Buffalo would be offering. Interesting idea for sure.
17 Mar 2025 09:40:32
thats alot for Dobson.
20 Mar 2025 20:31:47
Definitely could be good trade partners. Peterka possibly an option in there too?
21 Mar 2025 21:27:17
I have not heard anything regarding Peterka being available but for Dobson I’m sure he would be.
14 Mar 2025 14:36:55
Montreal:
Barzal 9.5 mil
Dobson RFA (signs at 8x8)
Islanders:
Dach (3.3625)
Malloux
Dobes
Roy
2025 1st
2025 1st
2026 2nd conditional (turns into a 2026 1st) if Dobson signs (currently RFA)
Would work from a cap perspective
Slafkofsky-Suzuki-caulfield
Demidov-barzal-laine
Matheson-Dobson
Hutson-carrier.
14 Mar 2025 17:06:05
Decent value, but I think the Islanders would want more of a hockey trade with young roster players as opposed to an all futures deal.
14 Mar 2025 17:06:49
You also cannot make picks conditional on a player signing anymore.
14 Mar 2025 20:43:03
I wouldnt do this. Barzal seems to be injured alot. Would like to see a little more toughness and grit at the 2nd line center.
There was some talk at the deadline that Byfield may be available, id kick tires on what that might look like.
14 Mar 2025 23:59:38
I’d rather Sam Bennett (long term) or Matt Duchene (short term 1-2 years) as free agents than barzal but definitely go after Dobson
Habs offer Mailloux , Roy , 2025 1st round , 2nd round and 3rd round
For Dobson
Then habs still have a 2025 1st round, 2nd round, and two 3rd round picks left to use or trade
15 Mar 2025 05:09:45
I think Bennett is locked back up with the Panthers. but ya, he's the kind of guy Habs could use.
15 Mar 2025 18:17:34
- Huge overpay by the Habs.
- Habs already have a 2C who can’t stay healthy, and nor can Barzal.
- if the Habs shop for a 2C, preference will be given to a lefty.
15 Mar 2025 23:58:18
I see Bennett still is available, hmm. Would like him.
16 Mar 2025 03:05:51
Barzal is not a centre…. he has primarily played RW his whole career but takes Faceoffs occasionally like William Nylander.
16 Mar 2025 11:16:03
@Sosahabs24! With Byfields play in the second half i doubt they look to move him. Kopitar isn't getting any younger and Byfield looks to be taking the steps necessary to take that 1C spot over when Kopitar retires or regresses.
Bennett is an intriguing option as well. A lot of teams are going to be in on him if he hits the market. Won't be surprised if the Panthers are able to get him signed for 8 yrs though at a decent cap hit.
If Duchene is available I'd be going after him. He's a nice stop gap center that can fill that hole until a younger guy like Hage is ready or if the plan is to convert Demidov to center then you still have to luxury of Duchene being able to play the wing.
Dobson would be a good add, I'd kick tires on Fabber as well. He's a had a down year, maybe Guerin would move him gor the right price. Clarke is another option as well a little more NHL ready then some of the RHD in the Habs system and it sounded like he was available at the deadline.
16 Mar 2025 16:05:55
Duchene might work as we wait for Hage to hopefully become an NHLer
This might be controversial, and I'm not sure if he's under KHL contract, but. maybe ( not even sure I like the idea) Kuznetsov?
13 Mar 2025 02:02:38
Hey it's my first post here, I've been reading you guys for a bit! It's nice to read you all!
Being a fan of the Habs, I wonder what it would take to land Crosby! Here's what would be my offer at the draft if both Habs ans Calgary Pick are between 10 and 20:
Crosby
Vs
1st habs 2025
1st+Calgary 2025
Dach
Habs get the perfect Center for Demidov and bring Mr. Canada, who grow up as a Habs fan! Habs become a team that should make the playoff next year.
Pens start the unevitable rebuild and hope for Mckenna to be the new Crosby! Pens receive proper picks to build around the superstars they will draft during the rebuild.
Pens also capitalize on a guy that can only lose value.
What do you all think?
13 Mar 2025 23:19:00
I would definitely, but I think we would have to add , maybe kapanen and a 2nd round, I’d still do that ! We could also trade for a winger ( panarin? If available) and sign Matt Duchene for 2c, and if possible trade for dobson’s rights
Slavkovsky Suzuki Caufield
Demidov ( Crosby, Duchene)( panarin laine)
Gallagher Newhook (roy laine)
Heinemen Evans Anderson
Hutson Dobson
Guhle carrier
Xhejaj (Matheson, struble, Mailloux ,, reinbacher)
14 Mar 2025 17:09:12
i doubt Crosby moves at all. However, if he did there will more than likely be some young NHL pieces involved instead of pure futures.
14 Mar 2025 20:31:14
Crosby probably wants to pass Mario before he leaves if ever. Could see him ok after that?
14 Mar 2025 20:49:19
I would love to see Crosby wearing the Habs jersey, however, I think the timing is a couple years to late. if he was 34, maybe even 35, sure, but he's gonna be 38, by the time Habs might be potential serious contenders, he's 40.
I doubt he would, but wish Jets or Oilers could get him, as they are right there for the Cup, would love to see Captain Canada win one more, especially for a Canadian team ( not Leafs though)
15 Mar 2025 18:20:15
Welcome to the page Whazzup👍
Seems like Crosby wants to stay in PIT, so though I don’t foresee PIT trading him, good on you to get your first post up. I look forward to seeing more from you🤜.
12 Mar 2025 13:57:54
OTT : Chabot, Forsberg, Perron, Boucher, and a 1st
BUF : Dahlin, and Quinn
Hear me out. Ottawa has proven they aren't afraid to shake things up a bit by trading a key player like Norris for an equal or near equal return like Cozens, and Buffalo has also proven they aren't opposed to doing the same thing, when their players want out. Rumor has it, Dahlin like Cozens wants out. So, why not swap a couple big name defencemen like Dahlin and Chabot. Then have Ottawa bring the Cobden native Quinn back home at the same time. Buffalo gets a 1st out of it, a decent backup goalie, and some familiarity for Norris to link up with again in Chabot and Forsberg. Plus maybe a change of scenery will do Boucher some good too like it did so far for Cozens. Plus Ottawa also gets some familiarity for Cozens to play with as well in Dahlin and Quinn in a happier environment.
13 Mar 2025 11:43:55
Buffalo easily says "no thank you".
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