Rumours, Innuendos and Flat out B.S.: 2018-19 Edition

[Habs53]

If Getzlaf is putting a list together and he would accept a deal to MontrealI would take this guy.

He’s 33 and is still productive.

61 points in 56 games last year and 36 in 51 this year on an attrocious Anaheim team.

Only two more years after this year on his deal.

We would have to give up some future but that would maybe make us a serious contender in the east

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

though it would probably cost one of them

Well, we know we won't give up Mole or Domi so it would be Poehling.

[Habsy]

I understand, but it seems like both Russians want to sign together and want to be in Florida.

Knowing that why doen't Florida flip Huberdeau for quality prospects or high picks or entry level players which frees the cap space and than sign both in summer.

Its not like they need Panarin and Broboski for a playoff run.

Huberdeau, Barkov and Trochek are pretty much untouchable on the Cats.

[Habsy]

Rumors swirling it’ll be in some type of deal for Panarin + Bobrovsky

That's about the only way I see it happening.

Seravilli is wrong.

[Habsy]

y tho?

Click bait. That's why.

[Habsy]

2019
1st round pick - Montréal
2nd round pick - Montréal
2nd round pick - Montréal (from Columbus via Vegas - Expansion trade, Pacioretty trade)
3rd round pick - Montréal
4th round pick - Montréal
4th round pick - Montréal (from Calgary - traded for 2018 pick #122)
5th round pick - Vegas (from Montréal - Schlemko trade)
5th round pick - Winnipeg (from Montréal via Washington - Jerabek trade, Reilly trade)
5th round pick - Montréal (from Chicago - traded for 2018 pick #139)
5th round pick - Montréal (from Edmonton - Hawkey trade)
6th round pick - Montréal
7th round pick - Philadelphia (from Montréal - traded for 2018 pick #190)
7th round pick - Montréal (from Winnipeg - Armia trade)
https://habsprospects.com/draft.html

Not enough 5ths.

[Sal_Butera]

More moves from general manager Marc Bergevin could be coming down the pipeline to help the Canadiens maintain. He’s already said he won’t sacrifice a first-round pick or any of the team’s A-level prospects for a short-term addition, but sources have indicated to Sportsnet he’s in the market for a left defenceman who can slot into the team’s second pair—one who’s on the right side of 30 and in possession of a contract that extends beyond the remainder of this season.

A forward who can help on the power play—Montreal currently ranks 30th (13.5 per cent)—is on Bergevin’s wish list, too. But whether he adds anything else between now and the deadline, the moves he made over the last 72 hours have already addressed a significant need.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...mpression=true

[lecoqsportif]

So he wants a youngish, Top-4 LHD for 2nd rd pick or scraps?

[Habspatrol]

Yes please.

[Habsy]

I don’t read it that way. I think he’d pay up for a player that fits moving forward.

[GGpX]

I'd give up Nick Suzuki+ for Hampus Lindholm without much hesitation.

[Habspatrol]

I'd give up Nick Suzuki+ for Hampus Lindholm without much hesitation.

Would you do...

Suzuki
Alzner (3 more years at $3.55m)

for

Lindholm (3 more years at $5.2m)
Kesler (3 more years at $6.875m)

[GGpX]

Anaheim would need to add.

They get close to $8M of free cap space, which is one of the main things they're looking for by shedding contracts. We can absorb those contracts because we don't have any important contracts to sign until Gallagher's deal in two seasons.

Maybe something along the lines of,

Suzuki
Alzner
Antoine Waked or whatever irrelevant prospect (For the roster #)

Lindholm
Kesler
B prospect, thinking Jacob Larsson.

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

Would you do...

Suzuki
Alzner (3 more years at $3.55m)

for

Lindholm (3 more years at $5.2m)
Kesler (3 more years at $6.875m)

I would almost do it just to have someone on the team named "Humpus" but at the same time, no way I want Kesbitch anywhere near this team

[Habspatrol]

Yeah, it would be a tough call. Of course I don't see Kesler or Perry waiving their NMC to leave Cali.

[Habsy]

I would not even consider trading our top prospect for either of those two.

Thompson for nothing is one thing, making a trade for those aging players and their crap contracts would irreparably damage the youth movement.

[Demon Blond]

I would not even consider trading our top prospect for either of those two.

Thompson for nothing is one thing, making a trade for those aging players and their crap contracts would irreparably damage the youth movement.

Spot on. The smart move is to parlay a 2nd rounder plus a decent prospect, like Juulsen or Fleury for a 2nd pairing LHD who can punch above his weight by playing with Weber. Slot Mete next to Petry and throw Reilly in that deal.

A good example is Alec Martinez who still has 2 more years at 4million and is 31. Hjalmarsson might be another option. We just need to hire a scout...or wait and take a chance that you can sign Gardiner for too much money and term.

[Habspatrol]

I would not even consider trading our top prospect for either of those two.

Thompson for nothing is one thing, making a trade for those aging players and their crap contracts would irreparably damage the youth movement.

Nobody would... unless you get a good enough player in return. I like Lindholm a lot... he's a LHD who logs huge minutes. I'm not sure if he's worth giving up Suzuki plus taking back a terrible contract (while getting rid of Alzner's less terrible contract)... but he's pretty valuable.

[GEEMAN]

I'd give up Nick Suzuki+ for Hampus Lindholm without much hesitation.

No deal for me ....HL isn't anything special and already 25

I want a D with higher upside

[lecoqsportif]

Seems pretty good to me. Do we think Suzuki is special?