In all fairness, Lehkonen had his breakthrough season the year we traded him. Most of his time in Montreal he was underwhelming but I’m glad he found his groove. He was always a hard worker, and now he rediscovered his offense. Still don’t love the trade, but I appreciate the player.
It’d be fine, he wouldn’t come here as a savior, so the expectations wouldn’t be overwhelming. And Montreal does have an appreciation for talent and some players are energized by it. Again low risk, but I wouldn’t offer the moon for him.
I don’t care at this point, I’m rooting for any Canadian team. Even the Leafs. Vancouver is not my favorite but i have no ill feelings against that franchise.
Give him away no, but trade him most definitely. Big contract, not part of their future, if we’re willing to take his whole contract and dangle a first round pick (albeit low), I think there is a discussion to be had.
This got me thinking though, I don’t think I’d be one bit opposed to a Laine vs Win pick deal. Big gamble but we can absorb his contract, it’s a 2 years gamble, still world class talent, for a low 1st, I take the chance.