What would it take to get him?
- hscesq

I'll say a middling prospect, a fourth round pick, and a conditional second round pick (if the Habs make it the ECF).

So, call it Christian Thomas, a fourth and a conditional second. That kind of package.

Or a second and a conditional third.

The point is, it wouldn't cost much. The upside is well worth it.

Zbynek Michalek in Emelin out
- Fredobface

how random is that?
Michalek is steady, but really, he's just a better skating Mike Weaver.

Christian (frank)ing Thomas

Marc Methot in Emlin out
- Fredobface

no chance.
cost too high, and can only possibly be a rental.

Jagr = Kovalev Version 3 (Vanek obviously Version 2)
- Atreides

Vanek isn't in that conversation. Not between Jagr and Kovalev.

how random is that?
Michalek is steady, but really, he's just a better skating Mike Weaver.
- EricEngels

Bigger.

That is the problem with the D Eric, Emelin and Gilbert cannot provide steady D. We need a true reliable guy on the third pair.

Bigger.

That is the problem with the D Eric, Emelin and Gilbert cannot provide steady D. We need a true reliable guy on the third pair.
- Fredobface

Michalek isn't the same player any more.

I'll say a middling prospect, a fourth round pick, and a conditional second round pick (if the Habs make it the ECF).

So, call it Christian Thomas, a fourth and a conditional second. That kind of package.

Or a second and a conditional third.

The point is, it wouldn't cost much. The upside is well worth it.
- EricEngels

Christian Thomas isn't a middling prospect. he's a minor leaguer. middling prospect would be a guy like Reway, Thrower or Lehkonnen.

Michalek isn't the same player any more.
- EricEngels

True.


I'd go for a better Partner for PK.

Yandle.

That would move Markov down the 2nd line and Markov would stabilize whatever partner he'd be playing with... and that would move Gonchar down also on the 3rd pair.

Christian Thomas isn't a middling prospect. he's a minor leaguer. middling prospect would be a guy like Reway, Thrower or Lehkonnen.
- DoubleDown

I'd do it for Jagr

Michalek isn't the same player any more.
- EricEngels

Can't say I have seen him play much lately but at 32 he may have some good hockey left in him.

Dany Dubé seems to think highly of him.

Marc Methot in Emlin out
- Fredobface

Methot yes, would fit well with PK or Beaulieu! Also yes to Jagr, the window is open time to take the bus and give it a try.

no chance.
cost too high, and can only possibly be a rental.
- EricEngels

Do you think Bergevin will be tempted to keep his assets since he didn't get much out of the last draft? He has been known so far to keep his picks and use the draft more than using trades to build.

I'd do it for Jagr
- WaterBoy

Thrower yes, Lehkonnen maybe, Reway no.

I like the little Reway too much to trade him for a one season rental.

True.


I'd go for a better Partner for PK.

Yandle.

That would move Markov down the 2nd line and Markov would stabilize whatever partner he'd be playing with... and that would move Gonchar down also on the 3rd pair.
- WaterBoy

We all want Yandle but no one is willing to pay Arizona price right now.

How exactly will Jagr fix the PP?

NJ devils are middle of the pact on the PP and Jagr has 7 points this season with the man advantage.

7 points ranks him tied for 100th in the NHL in points on the PP.

Does this really change things?

Do you think Bergevin will be tempted to keep his assets since he didn't get much out of the last draft? He has been known so far to keep his picks and use the draft more than using trades to build.
- stinger67

they have plenty of picks in the next two drafts.

How exactly will Jagr fix the PP?

NJ devils are middle of the pact on the PP and Jagr has 7 points this season with the man advantage.

7 points ranks him tied for 100th in the NHL in points on the PP.

Does this really change things?
- willey101

PP stud

How exactly will Jagr fix the PP?

NJ devils are middle of the pact on the PP and Jagr has 7 points this season with the man advantage.

7 points ranks him tied for 100th in the NHL in points on the PP.

Does this really change things?
- willey101

legit question.

he doesn't get as much time as he would here, and different personnel. Cammalleri plays right half-wall, which pushes Jagr left or to the other unit.

Other reason:

Gonchar-Jagr.

Subban-Markov-Jagr.

And everything I wrote in the blog about the half-wall, and what's missing there.

Do you think Bergevin will be tempted to keep his assets since he didn't get much out of the last draft? He has been known so far to keep his picks and use the draft more than using trades to build.
- stinger67

He hasn't been afraid to move players so far. Vanek, Parenteau, Weise, Tokarski, Gonchar.

I'll say a middling prospect, a fourth round pick, and a conditional second round pick (if the Habs make it the ECF).

So, call it Christian Thomas, a fourth and a conditional second. That kind of package.

Or a second and a conditional third.

The point is, it wouldn't cost much. The upside is well worth it.
- EricEngels

If that is all it takes, go for it.

But I doubt that is all it takes..

they have plenty of picks in the next two drafts.
- EricEngels

2015
1st round pick - Montréal
2nd round pick - Montréal
3rd round pick - Montréal
4th round pick - Montréal
5th round pick - Montréal (from Colorado - Parenteau trade)
5th round pick - Florida (from Montréal - Weaver trade)
5th round pick - Montréal (from Anaheim - Leblanc trade) - Pick is awarded if Leblanc plays 15 NHL games with Ducks
6th round pick - Montréal
7th round pick - Montréal

2016
1st round pick - Montréal
2nd round pick - Montréal (from Minnesota via Buffalo - Gorges trade, Moulson trade)
2nd round pick - Montréal
3rd round pick - Montréal
4th round pick - Montréal
5th round pick - Montréal
6th round pick - Montréal
7th round pick - Montréal



...that 5th round pick from Anaheim, safe to say that's not happening...

If that is all it takes, go for it.

But I doubt that is all it takes..
- pete26

Why?
Two years ago he went for two AHL lifers and a conditional second round pick (if Boston made ECF).

Why would he be worth as much or more than that now?

He's not.

2015
1st round pick - Montréal
2nd round pick - Montréal
3rd round pick - Montréal
4th round pick - Montréal
5th round pick - Montréal (from Colorado - Parenteau trade)
5th round pick - Florida (from Montréal - Weaver trade)
5th round pick - Montréal (from Anaheim - Leblanc trade) - Pick is awarded if Leblanc plays 15 NHL games with Ducks
6th round pick - Montréal
7th round pick - Montréal

2016
1st round pick - Montréal
2nd round pick - Montréal (from Minnesota via Buffalo - Gorges trade, Moulson trade)
2nd round pick - Montréal
3rd round pick - Montréal
4th round pick - Montréal
5th round pick - Montréal
6th round pick - Montréal
7th round pick - Montréal



...that 5th round pick from Anaheim, safe to say that's not happening...
- stinger67

dammit i thought it was Buffalo's pick!!

Why?
Two years ago he went for two AHL lifers and a conditional second round pick (if Boston made ECF).

Why would he be worth as much or more than that now?

He's not.
- EricEngels

im not sold. let's wait for stormey to weigh in before making any sweeping declarations.