alfredoh2009 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) I still think a solid 3rd pair LD that can play top-4 minutes for short stints like Oleksiak is a better option, or even Jokiharju in Buffalo (I know he plays RD, but could be a good pair with Romanov, solidifying the D core for years to come) The demand for Ekholm is going to be too high Edited March 26, 2021 by alfredoh2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: I still think a solid 3rd pair LD that can play top-4 minutes for short stints like Oleksiak is a better option, or even Jokiharju in Buffalo (I know he plays RD, but could be a good pair with Romanov, solidifying the D core for years to come) The demand for Ekholm is going to be too high I agree it is a better option if you have to give up too much for Ekholm. The Habs have to think about what their defence will look like in 3 years as Weber is likely done, Petry will be getting toward the end and Chiarot is probably not here. They have a pretty good core of prospects (Brooks, Guhle, Norlinder, Struble, Harris and I guess you could still call Romanov a prospect), not all of them will turn out but they will need at least a couple to come through so trading one or two of these guys could really come back to bite them. It takes young defenceman time to develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 The Athletic had nine team exec proposals for deadline trades -- that they claimed made good sense. One of them was Eklund to Winnipeg, for Perreault, Heinola and a 1st. That would match up fairly well with Armia, Brook and a 1st, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 34 minutes ago, tomh009 said: The Athletic had nine team exec proposals for deadline trades -- that they claimed made good sense. One of them was Eklund to Winnipeg, for Perreault, Heinola and a 1st. That would match up fairly well with Armia, Brook and a 1st, I think. I think that's a pretty close comparable. Not a cheap price for Winnipeg, basically 2 1st round picks and a very useful 2 way forward. I assume you meant Ekholm and not Eklund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 50 minutes ago, tomh009 said: The Athletic had nine team exec proposals for deadline trades -- that they claimed made good sense. One of them was Eklund to Winnipeg, for Perreault, Heinola and a 1st. That would match up fairly well with Armia, Brook and a 1st, I think. I would do that no hesitation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 29 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: I think that's a pretty close comparable. Not a cheap price for Winnipeg, basically 2 1st round picks and a very useful 2 way forward. I assume you meant Ekholm and not Eklund. Useful forward -- but UFA at the end of the season. Just like Armia. And, yes, Ekholm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Spunds like we are in on Eric Staal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 27 minutes ago, Commandant said: Spunds like we are in on Eric Staal I just saw that. Hopefully the price isn't too steep for a 36 year old having a bad year that is about to become a UFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: I just saw that. Hopefully the price isn't too steep for a 36 year old having a bad year that is about to become a UFA. Indeed. However, we have to face the fact that our current C configuration is not acceptable for a team with pretensions to contending. A veteran C in the bottom-6 who can take draws is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: Indeed. However, we have to face the fact that our current C configuration is not acceptable for a team with pretensions to contending. A veteran C in the bottom-6 who can take draws is a must. Agreed. He would help. It would take a little pressure off the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 I can live with this. It’s the kind of deal you make when you’re all in on a playoff run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Commandant said: I assume Evans will head out to the Rocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 minute ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I can live with this. It’s the kind of deal you make when you’re all in on a playoff run. And we are not giving up any significant futures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 I can most definitely live with this. I thought it would cost them at least a 2nd. Good job MB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: I can most definitely live with this. I thought it would cost them at least a 2nd. Good job MB. 3rd + 5th is the equivalent of a 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Just now, Commandant said: 3rd + 5th is the equivalent of a 2nd. Not when the 3rd and 5th are 94th and 156th OA respectively. STANLEY CUP WIN, BAY-BAY!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, Commandant said: 3rd + 5th is the equivalent of a 2nd. Perhaps but the Habs had 3 x 3rd round picks 3 x 5th round picks in this draft so it's an efficient use of resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 And only seven days' quarantine now, right? So, Staal and Caufield would potentially only miss a few games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: Perhaps but the Habs had 3 x 3rd round picks 3 x 5th round picks in this draft so it's an efficient use of resources. Yes, they had 14 picks, so I'd rather give 2 lower ones, than 1 higher one. Still have 12 picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, tomh009 said: And only seven days' quarantine now, right? So, Staal and Caufield would potentially only miss a few games. Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, tomh009 said: And only seven days' quarantine now, right? So, Staal and Caufield would potentially only miss a few games. 1 hour ago, Commandant said: Yup Has it been officially announced? All I could find were reports that it would be announced, not that it had been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: ... The Habs have to think about what their defence will look like in 3 years as Weber is likely done, Petry will be getting toward the end and Chiarot is probably not here ... Per Waite's comments that MB allegedly told him that Marc felt he had to do something or he would be next, I think that MB is thinking about this year's playoffs, not beyond ... if they don't go deep, MB could well be gone And if a team is constantly looking at what their lineup will look like in three years they would be handcuffing themselves in the present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, GHT120 said: Per Waite's comments that MB allegedly told him that Marc felt he had to do something or he would be next, I think that MB is thinking about this year's playoffs, not beyond ... if they don't go deep, MB could well be gone And if a team is constantly looking at what their lineup will look like in three years they would be handcuffing themselves in the present I am not saying that you focus totally on the future but I would be concerned if a GM wasn't somewhat forward looking especially in today's salary cap world. Today's move getting Staal was a great move for the present without sacrificing much of the future, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: I am not saying that you focus totally on the future but I would be concerned if a GM wasn't somewhat forward looking especially in today's salary cap world. Today's move getting Staal was a great move for the present without sacrificing much of the future, Don't disagree that they should ... but when a GM is looking at a years' paid vacation then unemployment their vision tends to get VERY short-term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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