PMAC

For McDavid, maybe.

Sanity prevails 😎

Why do we want Tyler Myers?

I hope not. I really like Thomas, but that is waaay too much. Not saying that the Blues won’t get a ton if they trade him, but I want Hughes to say No! to a deal like that.

Possibly the worst trade proposal that I have ever seen on this board. Why would the Habs take the older, inconsistent and much more expensive goalie in exchange for a top prospect and then give up a first round pick for the privilege of solving one of the Blues’ problems. No, no! A thousand times no! This proposal gives me flashbacks to Houle’s rein of error. It’s so bad, that Doug Armstrong , waking up from a very pleasant dream with a smile, would chuckle and say” what a beautiful dream! I’ll have to tell Kent about that one “

Apologies, I had intended to quote the poster you were responding to.

You don't just dump a heart and soul warrior like Gallagher-- that kind of managerial BS is what destroys the kind of team first mentality that the organization from Gorton, Hughes and MSL have been fostering with our very young team. Gallagher may not be producing much, but he is providing a needed veteran presence and embodies the team-first, never quit, mentality that is needed to build a consistent winner. As I noted in a different post, Gallagher will play out his contract, HUGORT will find a suitable upgrade and all will be well. You and I have both been around long enough to lament all of the damage that short-term thinking and organizational failures in pro scouting, drafting and development has has done to this franchise. It's time to relax and enjoy a team on the rise with the luxury of having the most capable and patient management group and coaching staff since the Sam Pollock days. Whether Bolduc goes down when we get healthy or Beck or someone else does ( although I don't see them exposing anyone on waivers at this point), I trust in the processes behind the decision-making. They are not infallible but what the team does is patient, and carefully calculated to minimize risk and maximize the potential gain.

You quote a 3 game sample. Gallagher may have slowed but he is still contributing to a team fighting for the division lead and Danault has stabilized the PK and has won some key face-offs especially in OT. Enjoy the team success. Gallagher will play out his contract, Hughes and Gorton will find a suitable upgrade and all will be well.

This is your takeaway from a 6-2 thumping of the defending SC champions in the second game of a back-to-back?!🙃

I hate this proposal with a passion. Let me count the ways: 1. Kappenen is the leading goal scorer among rookies, is defensively responsible and has great hockey sense. He has the potential to be our future 2C when our competitive window is fully open, but more likely will be an outstanding 3C. 2. Struble is an excellent 5-6 young, tough D-man. 3. This proposal leaves by the Habs with Stamkos full cap hit for 2 years 4. ROR could be useful this season but he is aging and painfully slow. 5. This deal has MTL adding salary and giving up 3young assets ( 1st rd pick)for old, past their prime names. It does not fit the rebuild or Hughes’ MO. 6. This kind of trade might make sense in 2-3 years if we are one piece away from a serious cup run, but now? Now trading that much youth and potential for players on the decline would be gross mismanagement of assets reminiscent of the Houle rein of error. 7. I could see the Habs adding Stamkos for fewer assets and NSH retaining salary. ROR would be ok for a 2nd, but I would not be happy giving up more. 8. I see Hughes adding a good, age appropriate for the rebuild player— or players— for the assets mentioned here.

Yes, and wildly overpriced in terms of the assets you proposed giving up.

That is such a terrible deal on so many levels. Instead of one overpriced, declining vets you propose adding two?

Texier at 1 million for a year is zero risk depth. We were one injury away from needing to play Roy or Beck or ? Best case, he boosts the bottom six. Worst case he is buried in the minors with zero cap hit and no negative impact on the team going forward. i expect that Habs fans will be happily surprised by him given that he gave up significant money for the opportunity to play and he accepted less money to join Montreal.

Stamkos would be fine with the right deal. I could see Hughes doing it with some salary retention from Nashville or an additional asset coming with him.

Reinbacker and a first for ORielly when we are not truly ready to contend, is the kind of impatient, short-term, short-sighted approach that has led the franchise to decades of mediocrity. I expect better from Hughes and Gorton and I think we will get it. There are two aspects to their modus operandi: 1. Collecting potential or mid-level assets, e.g., Carrier, Texier for minimal or reasonable costs or 2. The Dobson trade- giving up significant assets for a meaningful, long term impact player. Therefore, I expect a deal at some point this season where the Habs add value at a reasonable price— that price may be high— but it won’t be our top defensive prospect and a 1st for a declining 35 year old centre who may be one of the slowest skaters in the league.