Wright is a stud…he and Roy on the second line will be magic with Suzuki and Cc on the 1st… throw in Riley Kidney and Sean Farrel coming up and the Habs will be an offensive dynamo… not to mention Heineman, Anderson, and Smylanic and that nasty young D

Habs will be sitting out the UFA market this year unless someone of true gravitas cones and bangs their door down, which isn’t likely. Bergeron can always tell Boston he wants a one year deal and the Habs can square up on Bedard setting up for a monster down the middle.

Personally, I’d maneuver a 3 Team Deal and a flip:

To Montreal:
4th Overall/SEA (M. Savoie), 6th Overall/CHI via CBJ (Cutter Gauthier), 12th Overall/CBJ (RW Brad Lambert) and G Phillip Grubauer (flip Grubauer+F Rem Pitlick+2024 2nd/COL to BUF for 2022 10th Overall {C Connor Geekie}

To Seattle:
G Carey Price (believe he was a Thunderbird was he not?)+29th Overall Pick (via MTL)+ 3rd Round Pick (MTL via CAR)+3rd (CBJ via TBL)

To Columbus:
D Jeff Petry+1st Overall Pick+2nd Rd. Pick (MTL via EDM)

I think:
C. Geekie- -M. Savoie
C. Gauthier- -B. Lambert

-M. Lamoreaux

is a better 2 round draft haul than

-S. Wright-
-J.D. Hughes-

-M. Lamoreux

Plus the added value of Cap Space Gained in Price’s Contract and Petry’s Deal, all while allowing for Justin Barron and Cayden Primeau room to develop. Food for thought!

MAF is playoff money. The best clutch playoff goalie that has ever been available at a trade deadline. The Avs were desperate for him. The Oilers players were quietly texting players on the Blackhawks to try and convince MAF to come to Edmonton. In the end he went to Minny which makes them a true Cup contender.

At the time, I posted that MAF will witness a first round loss from a comfortable seat on the bench. Happening...
- Cooleus

Bingo. Called this at the trade deadline. Minny would lose round 1 and MAF ends up on the bench. Meanwhile, Kuemper hasn't lost yet.

Habs will be sitting out the UFA market this year unless someone of true gravitas cones and bangs their door down, which isn’t likely. Bergeron can always tell Boston he wants a one year deal and the Habs can square up on Bedard setting up for a monster down the middle.

Personally, I’d maneuver a 3 Team Deal and a flip:

To Montreal:
4th Overall/SEA (M. Savoie), 6th Overall/CHI via CBJ (Cutter Gauthier), 12th Overall/CBJ (RW Brad Lambert) and G Phillip Grubauer (flip Grubauer+F Rem Pitlick+2024 2nd/COL to BUF for 2022 10th Overall {C Connor Geekie}

To Seattle:
G Carey Price (believe he was a Thunderbird was he not?)+29th Overall Pick (via MTL)+ 3rd Round Pick (MTL via CAR)+3rd (CBJ via TBL)

To Columbus:
D Jeff Petry+1st Overall Pick+2nd Rd. Pick (MTL via EDM)

I think:
C. Geekie- -M. Savoie
C. Gauthier- -B. Lambert

-M. Lamoreaux

is a better 2 round draft haul than

-S. Wright-
-J.D. Hughes-

-M. Lamoreux

Plus the added value of Cap Space Gained in Price’s Contract and Petry’s Deal, all while allowing for Justin Barron and Cayden Primeau room to develop. Food for thought!
- 13of39

You have a very active imagination.

You have a very active imagination.
- Distrad

Lol, thanks…?

I mean, it’s not too crazy. Burke was able to deal his way into the Sedin Twins.
Price and Petry are value adds on bad contracts that require some finesse regarding incentivizing their departure for the right buyer. Price’s history and Seattle’s cap situation make good bedfellows. Columbus’ need and cap make Petry a solid possible partner.

Beyomd that, hoping on Bedard and biting the bullet on a tankesque season doesn’t seem so far beyond reality.

Turning the 1st, 29th, 54th, (2024 late 2nd), and 61st into the 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th doesn’t seem like the craziest bill of goods when adding Price, Petry, Pitlick, and Grubauer to different aspects of the deal.

For all the chatter about GMs needing to get creative, what would responsible creativity look like then?

Habs will be sitting out the UFA market this year unless someone of true gravitas cones and bangs their door down, which isn’t likely. Bergeron can always tell Boston he wants a one year deal and the Habs can square up on Bedard setting up for a monster down the middle.

Personally, I’d maneuver a 3 Team Deal and a flip:

To Montreal:
4th Overall/SEA (M. Savoie), 6th Overall/CHI via CBJ (Cutter Gauthier), 12th Overall/CBJ (RW Brad Lambert) and G Phillip Grubauer (flip Grubauer+F Rem Pitlick+2024 2nd/COL to BUF for 2022 10th Overall {C Connor Geekie}

To Seattle:
G Carey Price (believe he was a Thunderbird was he not?)+29th Overall Pick (via MTL)+ 3rd Round Pick (MTL via CAR)+3rd (CBJ via TBL)

To Columbus:
D Jeff Petry+1st Overall Pick+2nd Rd. Pick (MTL via EDM)

I think:
C. Geekie- -M. Savoie
C. Gauthier- -B. Lambert

-M. Lamoreaux

is a better 2 round draft haul than

-S. Wright-
-J.D. Hughes-

-M. Lamoreux

Plus the added value of Cap Space Gained in Price’s Contract and Petry’s Deal, all while allowing for Justin Barron and Cayden Primeau room to develop. Food for thought!
- 13of39

Creative idea but there's a major flaw: the Habs won't be able to trade UP in the Price deal. They're going to have to give up a first rounder and more just for anyone to take on his albatross of a contract.

I don't see Seattle (who have intentionally weaponized their cap space) trading down and giving themselves a major financial burden in the process. Yes, they get rid of Grubauer's ugly contract but overall their financial situation is worse and they'll also draft lower. Doesn't make any sense for them, especially when they will also be trying to tank.

The Buffalo and Columbus portions of the deal are far closer in value.

Habs will be sitting out the UFA market this year unless someone of true gravitas cones and bangs their door down, which isn’t likely. Bergeron can always tell Boston he wants a one year deal and the Habs can square up on Bedard setting up for a monster down the middle.

Personally, I’d maneuver a 3 Team Deal and a flip:

To Montreal:
4th Overall/SEA (M. Savoie), 6th Overall/CHI via CBJ (Cutter Gauthier), 12th Overall/CBJ (RW Brad Lambert) and G Phillip Grubauer (flip Grubauer+F Rem Pitlick+2024 2nd/COL to BUF for 2022 10th Overall {C Connor Geekie}

To Seattle:
G Carey Price (believe he was a Thunderbird was he not?)+29th Overall Pick (via MTL)+ 3rd Round Pick (MTL via CAR)+3rd (CBJ via TBL)

To Columbus:
D Jeff Petry+1st Overall Pick+2nd Rd. Pick (MTL via EDM)

I think:
C. Geekie- -M. Savoie
C. Gauthier- -B. Lambert

-M. Lamoreaux

is a better 2 round draft haul than

-S. Wright-
-J.D. Hughes-

-M. Lamoreux

Plus the added value of Cap Space Gained in Price’s Contract and Petry’s Deal, all while allowing for Justin Barron and Cayden Primeau room to develop. Food for thought!
- 13of39

Price was with Tri-City Americans Kennewick Washington.

Hughes has a real dream scenario playing out for him.

1. #1 pick Wright who I believe is going to be a total stud.

2. Kris Letang (a former Hughes client) is a UFA. Absolute stud, leader and from Quebec. Petry, your current #1 D wants out... you can trade him for a decent return and sign Letang as a huge, huge upgrade to your D.

3. Need to find a way to get rid of Price. Maybe he just junkies out again or maybe you need to trade away some assets to get rid of him. But could you imagine the improvement to that dressing room by adding another Quebecois veteran in Marc Andre Fleury?

Letang and Fleury have that winning pedigree, are still at the top of their game and are outstanding examples as pros for all of these young and ultra talented players to look up to.

Did I mention that Crosby's contract is up in another 3 years and the Habs were his childhood team? If they can get to be a contender and the Pens continue to fade, you bet your ass Sid would take a $1M per year salary while still a PPG player to help bring a cup to Montreal.
- MacPatty

No one’s gonna call this guy out for saying “junkies out”? Hope no one you care for ever has addiction issues, douche.

Habs will be sitting out the UFA market this year unless someone of true gravitas cones and bangs their door down, which isn’t likely. Bergeron can always tell Boston he wants a one year deal and the Habs can square up on Bedard setting up for a monster down the middle.

Personally, I’d maneuver a 3 Team Deal and a flip:

To Montreal:
4th Overall/SEA (M. Savoie), 6th Overall/CHI via CBJ (Cutter Gauthier), 12th Overall/CBJ (RW Brad Lambert) and G Phillip Grubauer (flip Grubauer+F Rem Pitlick+2024 2nd/COL to BUF for 2022 10th Overall {C Connor Geekie}

To Seattle:
G Carey Price (believe he was a Thunderbird was he not?)+29th Overall Pick (via MTL)+ 3rd Round Pick (MTL via CAR)+3rd (CBJ via TBL)

To Columbus:
D Jeff Petry+1st Overall Pick+2nd Rd. Pick (MTL via EDM)

I think:
C. Geekie- -M. Savoie
C. Gauthier- -B. Lambert

-M. Lamoreaux

is a better 2 round draft haul than

-S. Wright-
-J.D. Hughes-

-M. Lamoreux

Plus the added value of Cap Space Gained in Price’s Contract and Petry’s Deal, all while allowing for Justin Barron and Cayden Primeau room to develop. Food for thought!
- 13of39

I'd try to do it differently, as aiming all for the #1 pick next year is not worth the risk of missing out now.



To MTL: #3 Pick --> Slafkovski

To AZI: Shea Webber's contract, Drouin & the late first rounder.

I'd try to do it differently, as aiming all for the #1 pick next year is not worth the risk of missing out now.



To MTL: #3 Pick --> Slafkovski

To AZI: Shea Webber's contract, Drouin & the late first rounder.
- Delios001

How does that make any sense for 'Zona? They get LTIR Weber (Habs should have to pay to move this deal), Drouin who is useless and he is a UFA after next season and a late first CGY's pick that will be between 25 and 32? horrible package for the 3rd overall IMO

How does that make any sense for 'Zona? They get LTIR Weber (Habs should have to pay to move this deal), Drouin who is useless and he is a UFA after next season and a late first CGY's pick that will be between 25 and 32? horrible package for the 3rd overall IMO
- Symba007

not if Arizona desperately needs to get to the cap floor, I agree moving Drouin makes no sense for the Coyotes but I could see picks going to MTL , maybe after the draft...

Habs will be sitting out the UFA market this year unless someone of true gravitas cones and bangs their door down, which isn’t likely. Bergeron can always tell Boston he wants a one year deal and the Habs can square up on Bedard setting up for a monster down the middle.

Personally, I’d maneuver a 3 Team Deal and a flip:

To Montreal:
4th Overall/SEA (M. Savoie), 6th Overall/CHI via CBJ (Cutter Gauthier), 12th Overall/CBJ (RW Brad Lambert) and G Phillip Grubauer (flip Grubauer+F Rem Pitlick+2024 2nd/COL to BUF for 2022 10th Overall {C Connor Geekie}

To Seattle:
G Carey Price (believe he was a Thunderbird was he not?)+29th Overall Pick (via MTL)+ 3rd Round Pick (MTL via CAR)+3rd (CBJ via TBL)

To Columbus:
D Jeff Petry+1st Overall Pick+2nd Rd. Pick (MTL via EDM)

I think:
C. Geekie- -M. Savoie
C. Gauthier- -B. Lambert

-M. Lamoreaux

is a better 2 round draft haul than

-S. Wright-
-J.D. Hughes-

-M. Lamoreux

Plus the added value of Cap Space Gained in Price’s Contract and Petry’s Deal, all while allowing for Justin Barron and Cayden Primeau room to develop. Food for thought!
- 13of39

This seems a wee-bit on the completely-absurd side of things

Habs will be sitting out the UFA market this year unless someone of true gravitas cones and bangs their door down, which isn’t likely. Bergeron can always tell Boston he wants a one year deal and the Habs can square up on Bedard setting up for a monster down the middle.

Personally, I’d maneuver a 3 Team Deal and a flip:

To Montreal:
4th Overall/SEA (M. Savoie), 6th Overall/CHI via CBJ (Cutter Gauthier), 12th Overall/CBJ (RW Brad Lambert) and G Phillip Grubauer (flip Grubauer+F Rem Pitlick+2024 2nd/COL to BUF for 2022 10th Overall {C Connor Geekie}

To Seattle:
G Carey Price (believe he was a Thunderbird was he not?)+29th Overall Pick (via MTL)+ 3rd Round Pick (MTL via CAR)+3rd (CBJ via TBL)

To Columbus:
D Jeff Petry+1st Overall Pick+2nd Rd. Pick (MTL via EDM)

I think:
C. Geekie- -M. Savoie
C. Gauthier- -B. Lambert

-M. Lamoreaux

is a better 2 round draft haul than

-S. Wright-
-J.D. Hughes-

-M. Lamoreux

Plus the added value of Cap Space Gained in Price’s Contract and Petry’s Deal, all while allowing for Justin Barron and Cayden Primeau room to develop. Food for thought!
- 13of39

Trades with 15+ picks and players moving don't happen. Ever. Are you the Buzztron?