Habs Fan in Edmonton

Ottawa losing, Buffalo losing, Montreal winning, I guess not every night can be good for draft positioning.

Perhaps but maybe not. After next year he has only 2years left on his contract so then a buyout might make sense if he hasn't recovered.

You might be right. Anderson at his best can be a force and other teams are aware of what he could potentially bring unlike a slow and somewhat broken down Gallagher. I can't think of a player who might fit that category but they may be out there.

100% agree with that. Secondary scoring is the team's biggest weakness. There is nobody outside the 1st line that other teams worry about.

I feel the same way. What will happen will happen. I expect a Habs win, Monty looks good tonight.

I agree about Gallagher. Anderson is tough to move but easier than Gallagher. The only sensible thing to do with Anderson is to hope he has a rebound year next year and regains some value. Then make a decision. I don't believe Anderson is over the hill at 29. Hughes will be patient with this one.

Perhaps it isn't but I would like to see what this team would look like with a healthy Dach for a year. Maybe that is too much to hope for.

Neither is Gallagher. How do you propose getting rid of him?

There is no point in selling low, Anderson will be a Hab for a while.

I think the Habs have zero interest in retaining salary on Anderson for the next 4 years.

I don't disagree at all, there is something to be said for keeping a veteran presence on defense. I think Hughes would have to really like the offer he gets.

I think this could have been included under the "Non-Rocket Habs Prospect Tracker" unless we want a separate thread for each Habs prospect. That might get to be a bit much.

That's probably my favourite. For full disclosure I am not stoned and will probably still like it tomorrow.

Anderson's value may not be that high if he rebounds but it would certainly be higher than now. Agree about Savard, very attractive target for a team that wants to beef up their defense for a long run in the playoffs. He is a warrior. Now if the Habs retained 50% then he is very very attractive, Savard at 1.75M for 2 playoff runs is definitely worth at least a 1st in my opinion.

What is the alternative, throw a bunch of sweeteners (ie draft picks) so someone takes him? Montreal will wait on Anderson.

Sure, a cup contender might love Anderson at 2.5M/year or less but that is not the reality. The problem with trying to trade Anderson now is that you are selling at the lowest possible point, not good asset management. Better to wait and see if he rebounds next year unless you are able to catch another GM in a weak moment.

I thinking we are all grasping at straws trying to make an Anderson deal work when in reality it is very difficult. I haven't seen anyone propose a decent deal for Anderson yet that is fair to both sides.

Anderson could help Vancouver but we would have to take salary back. I just don't think you will get Lekkerimaki without giving up something significant as he is a highly touted prospect. Harris might be useful but we would have to add significantly more.

Agreed, McCagg says it's the best defense crop he has ever seen. We most certainly need more scoring. All the teams below us took forwards last year.

I absolutely LOVE this trade from a Montreal point of view, we get a great prospect AND dump a contract for 1 expiring this year. Awesome!!! I am 99.9999% sure Vancouver says no.

Agree 100%, he has a combination of qualities that is rare.

I also expect they beat Arizona, Habs have lost 5 in a row, Arizona 12 in a row. Something has to give and I will be surprised if the Habs don't come up with a big effort. Game is on Tuesday night.

Columbus wins, Buffalo wins and Arizona comes back and gets a loser point in Winnipeg. Almost a perfect night.

Catton is impressive. If the season ended today (assuming the lottery doesn't change anything) the Habs would draft 6 so more than likely in the 5-7 range as I don't see them moving up or down much from where they are now. My preference is also Lindstrom but if he is gone (I think he goes top 4) then I think it will be a choice of Catton, Helenius, or maybe Eiserman or even Demidov. I am assuming they draft a forward but they could also surprise us.

I agree, no one is completely untouchable but Arber will not come cheap nor should he. No doubt that other teams recognize what he brings and the potential there.