JoeLassister

If they were such still in that mode, Mailloux would have never been drafted in the first place.

I don't get on board with this argument. If he's getting traded because of his past, then why would a team acquire him despite of his past ? You might/could say something like "The great great great franchise of Le Club de Hockey Canadiens de Montréal" blablabla, but it should be the same standards for every franchise, IMO.

Vegas won with Adin Hill.

Don't think they will need to ditch anyone else for almost nothing after that move. They did save a lot of capspace with this trade and will probably be able to go after the Marners on July 1st.

Montreal Medias ballots : (3 out of 9 have Hutson on their ballot) Simon-Olivier Lorange (LaPresse) 1. Makar 2. Hughes 3. Werenski 4. Morrissey 5. Dahlin Guillaume Lefrançois (LaPresse) 1. Makar 2. Werenski 3. Hedman 4. Hughes 5. Harley Jonathan Bernier (Le Journal de Montréal) 1. Makar 2. Werenski 3. Morrissey 4. Hedman 5. Hughes Marc-Antoine Godin (CBC Radio-Canada) 1. Makar 2. Werenski 3. Hughes 4. Morrissey 5. Harley François Gagnon (RDS) 1. Makar 2. Werenski 3. Morrissey 4. Harley 5. Hedman Marc Denis (RDS) 1. Makar 2. Werenski 3. Hedman 4. Sanderson 5. Hughes Félix Séguin (TVA Sports) 1. Makar 2. Werenski 3. Hughes 4. Slavin 5. Hutson Patrick Lalime (TVA Sports) 1. Makar 2. Werenski 3. Hedman 4. Hughes 5. Hutson Renaud Lavoie (Tva Sports) 1. Makar 2. Werenski 3. Hedman 4. Hutson 5. Dahlin Other voters who had Hutson on their ballot at 3rd or 4th position : Per Bjurman (Aftonbladet) 1. Makar 2. Hughes 3. Hutson 4. Werenski 5. Dahlin James Nichols (NJ Hockey Now) 1. Makar 2. Werenski 3. Hughes 4. Hutson 5. Hedman Preston Hodgkinson (Daily Hive Edmonton) 1. Makar 2. Werenski 3. Hughes 4. Hutson 5. Slavin Danny Webster (Las Vegas Sun) 1. Makar 2. Werenski 3. Hughes 4. Hutson 5. Theodore Jess Myers (St.Paul Pioneer Pass) 1. Makar 2. Hughes 3. Werenski 4. Hutson 5. Slavin Among the 22 5th place votes : PK Subban (ESPN) 1. Makar 2. Hughes 3. Werenski 4. Dahlin 5. Hutson

Not a big surprise given the numbers he put up. What a sweep though !

Well, yes they probably should prioritize quality over quantity at this stage of the rebuild, but I doubt 16+17 in a somewhat weaker draft will notch pick #4-5-6-7-8. I don't see Desnoyers sliding out of the top 8 to be honest.

Both can be true. Hughes could be the one who drafted Hutson and paid Caufield. But right now, as the team stands, Rossi could be too small for Hughes (to add to the current roster).

Guys, we might have found our Maltby-Draper duo

So. Last 5 seasons for the Canes ended in 2nd round (3x) and Conference Finals (2x). As much as the Leafs have to make some changes to their core and stuff, I feel like the Canes do too. They can't seem to find a way to compete against teams that are built as the Panthers and make their way to SC Finals. In the end, their GM made a bold move for Rantanen and it didn't pay off at all. Traded : Necas Drury 2nd 2025 4th 2026 and received : Stankoven T. Hall 2 conditional first round picks (2026 and 2028) (most likely late 1sts) 2 third round picks (2026-2027) He kind of saved it a bit with 1st picks, but in the end, I don't believe this is what the team needed at this time. Bringing Rantanen without agreeing to an extension was stupid.

100% agree that the Habs should not pay that for Sid, never ever. But I'm sure a team will end up paying something of that caliber to the Pens, should Crosby decide to leave and have a few destinations on his list. The auction will be crazy, even if it's only for a couple more years of him. Would you move Crosby for less than that kind of return if you're the Pens ?? Unless Crosby pulls a Patrick Roy and tell the management he just played his last game in Pittsburgh

As soon as Sid's list of teams reaches 5, I don't think the team that will get him will pay less than the equivalent of Slaf, Reinbacher and a 1st. Of course, if Sid's list is the Habs and 1 other team (that might or might not be interested), then the price will drop significantly.

Indeed I am. I'm not sure I want to pay Crosby's price, even if this would be incredible. Slaf, Reinbacher and at least one 1st pick I guess.

You forgot Crosby

15 shots in SC final ?!? Our defensive play wast TOP NOTCH or Calgary had a real poor showing ?

Let's vote. A or B A 2026 : Dallas 2027 : Edmonton 2028 : Carolina 2029 : Florida 2030 : New Jersey B 2026 : Toronto 2027 : Toronto 2028 : Montreal 2029 : Toronto 2030 : Toronto I pick B. No sweat.

Total no-brainer for me. I would even answer YES to this scenario : 2026 : Toronto 2027 : Toronto 2028 : Montreal 2029 : Toronto 2030 : Toronto

You're right guys. However, as much as I wish we were talking about Samuel Benoit, who would have grown up 1 hour from Montreal, this is Sam Bennett, who grew up 1 hour away from Toronto. I'm not holding my breath, not even the slightliest.

I see two destinations for Bennett and Montreal isn't one of those. 1. Florida 2. Toronto (with Marner's departure cap space). Let's be honest, Bennett is exactly Doctor's order for this team.

I completely agree with the idea you suggest. In fact, I discussed this very topic with friends a few years ago. I am convinced that "overpaying" for retention on a, let's say 2-3 years contract is not only smart, but should be something that any team serious about Stanley Cup contention be using. The depth in skills is one of the most important aspect of the game and having 7M$ caliber players that you pay 4-5 M$ instead represents a huge advantage, in my opinion. That and going hard for skilled vets that have been bought out by another team (à la McDonagh a few years ago). If you can make such a player your 5th-6th dman on a 1-2 M$ salary while he was bought out on a 6M$ salary, you should do it.

I'd be VERY suprised he he's still there past 10th oa. Even 8th oa.

So ? Anyone has an opinion on this player ?

All depends on the cap hit he'll command, but for a player of his caliber (aka, not a superstar), I'm sure Hughes can manage to structure his contract in a way that makes him easily tradable to teams who need to reach the cap floor in year 4-5 of the contract.

Man... is that Rantanen trade paying off for Dallas, or not ?!?!

The Montembeault over Thompson selection proved that all players who have a shot at next Team Canada roster should participate in every competition they can. Suzuki would be smart to try accept if he's invited and cleared by doctors.