Rumors: 2024-25 Season

[Krustchev]

Not really.

I would deal Armia for Kaako in a heartbeat. There's literally no downside, even if Kaako continues to bust.

 

[Sal_Butera]

We want Kaako?

Yes - let the hockey whisperer have a go with him…. I suspect all will be pleasantly surprised

 

[GrandWazoo]

I would deal Armia for Kaako in a heartbeat. There's literally no downside, even if Kaako continues to bust.

Well sure. I'd trade Anderson or Gallagher for him too.

 

[worm]

Well sure. I'd trade Anderson or Gallagher for him too.

Why not both?

 

[habs25th]

I'd be tempted to go for Laine. We can probably have him for not much and at worse we trade him at 50% retention in 2 years deadline and get at least a first.

Upside is we got a 6"5 35+ goals winger in a new environment. Colombus is where offense goes to die, like we used to be. Look at Gaudreau.

 

[Sal_Butera]

View: https://x.com/hftvsports/status/1801028516613427608?s=46&t=a3HPp5YfHU2XDo78oSJMFA

I still maintain throw 3-years / $9M-$10M at $750K salary & rest in bonus @ Stamkos

 

[GGpX]

In an ideal world, I'd love for a good UFA on a short term deal.

In the real world, as in the world we actually live in, the good UFAs are all getting term.

 

[lecoqsportif]

Any high end veteran willing to go short is likely steering their way to a soft landing to retirement and looking for a legit crack at the cup.

The last part disqualifies the Habs.

 

[GrandWazoo]

You can always find good role players vets for cheap.

 

[lecoqsportif]

Yah, I was referring to a Stamkos type situation.

But what the Habs can offer a suitable veteran are decent minutes. Top 9, maybe top 6 minutes and PP2.

 

[Habsy]

I would take Laine if they retained 50% and flipped picks with us

 

[lecoqsportif]

Surely they balk at flipping picks?

 

[Habsy]

Then retain less. I even do it at 33% retention if Lindstrom is there. I think that's who they want.

 

[lecoqsportif]

They would probably prefer eating more of Laine’s cap hit than losing Lindstrom.

 

[GGpX]

I'm not interested in Laine. Not my type of player.

 

[WeHaveMoreCupsThanYou]

View: https://x.com/hftvsports/status/1801028516613427608?s=46&t=a3HPp5YfHU2XDo78oSJMFA

I still maintain throw 3-years / $9M-$10M at $750K salary & rest in bonus @ Stamkos

Stamkos ain't leaving Florida.

 

[Krustchev]

I'm surprised that Hughes is so transparent with the media. He probably says too much at times.

 

[GEEMAN]

I'm not interested in Laine. Not my type of player.

yes for Gally

 

[GEEMAN]

I'm surprised that Hughes is so transparent with the media. He probably says too much at times.

He is lying

 

[CH1]

As a player agent, Hughes mastered knowing what to leak to the media to serve his interests.

I suspect he’s doing the same now as GM