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Terrible period, one of the worst in awhile, but we’re only down 1. It’s either going to turn out into a blowout for the Kings, or a Habs win.

Detroit picked up Faulk as well when it comes to division rivals adding defensemen.

Schenn to the Islanders. 9 trades so far.

Trades # 2, 3 and 4 are in the books. Perry making a final run again? Maybe if he were traded to us.

Last year Suzuki wanted the Habs to keep the players in order to increase morale but I think that card has been played. I think the Habs will make a move or two but it’s a matter of to what capacity.

Trade #1: 10:26 AM EST First move of the day comes from the Wild who bring in right winger Bobby Brink for defenseman David Jiricek. To note: there were a few moves made late last night that won’t be included towards today’s count. 1) Garland to Columbus for 2nd & 3rd (2028 & 2026) to Vancouver (12:20 AM) *2) Carrick to Buffalo for 2nd & 3rd (2026 & 2026) to Rangers (12:53 AM) *3) Luke Schenn & Logan Stanley to Buffalo for Bryson, Rosen, 2nd & 4th (2027 & 2026) to Winnipeg (12:55 AM) 4) Carlson to Anaheim for conditional 1st & 3rd (2026 & 2027) to Washington (1:22 AM) * #2 & #3 were part of a three team trade

The more I hear the Habs talked about today it seems as though less is likely than I personally want (though I am hopeful) but I wouldn’t mind one of these available centres or goalies today. Kadri Thomas Trochek O’Reilly Schenn Stamkos Bobrovsky Binnington I know there are some names there that would make some people but those are some big names and I would take any of them for various reasons.

For me, when it comes to Laine, if we move him out, we’d better be moving someone else in as moving him for cap space is a more important thing to me than worrying that he may be a locker room distraction. It’s a fair point, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t feel as though Laine is actually a locker room distraction. It’s more-so the media & fans that are making a deal about things out of thin air. I do understand that that’s part of the equation though. It’s easy to look at the negatives and Columbus fans were “warning” Habs fans prior to acquiring Laine, but it’s also easy to overlook that Laine can also help a team in elite ways. The only thing that concerns me is that Marty St. Louis himself doesn’t seem to be his biggest fan either, which is more important than my opinion. If the Habs don’t acquire someone to play with Suzuki & Caufield, we have Laine staring us right in the face (assuming healthy). I am not saying that we should put a player in a position they don’t deserve. I am simply saying that when it comes to a player like Laine, that’s where you put him for an extended stretch. If we do acquire top 6 talent, my stance may change. We’ll see how things play out.

Awake bright and early and coincidentally I have a rare day off of work today on trade deadline day. It’s the first year in some time where the Habs are somewhat of a buyer so for people like me who enjoy having ready now players on the roster, it’s to be an exciting day. What are your hopes for today? I know there are some people who simply don’t want to trade away futures in general but I am hopeful for an addition or two today in order to help our pursuit this year. I also know some people want to trade players (Laine as an example) so trading some current roster players is a possibility as well. I am simply not on that camp. Anyway, feel free to use this thread to discuss anything trade deadline related. 7 hours left!

No Crosby for the final 😫. I made some wagers on this one so we’ll see how things pan out: 1) Canada to win 2) Over 5.5 goals (here’s to Helle choking?) 3) Each team to score 2+ goals 4) McDavid 2+ points 5) Celebrini 1+ point 6) Mackinnom 1+ point All individual bets. Go 🇨🇦 Go!

Personally, I want Laine back on the team with a regular role but I voted option 4.

#KeepLaine 🏆

Playoffs? We coming for first place!

I’m going to go with Nate Thompson.

First win at the garden since January, 2019. Let’s start making that happen more frequently. Pretty sure he’s the future #1 and I’m not often big on prospects. I don’t tout him on a Caufield level (a prospect I advocated for on this forum early) but I base my opinion on what I’ve seen from him as a junior, pre-Habs, as well as the potential I see for his future now that I’ve seen him at the pro level. It’s one of those “time will tell” situations, but my intuition is strong with this one.