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Depends what you are aiming for. If you want a cup while you still have price at the top of his game, I’d argue you need a superstar and let Suzuki settle into the 2nd line role.
- cburgess

If we want a cup we need that plus getting Ekholm as our 1st line LHD if we have the cap space

A serious question for Montreal fans:

What are the chances that KK goes to Carolina and has a breakout season? Is there any universe where he can actually live up to that contract?
- TommyGTrain

Not likely at all. I’m assuming the canes know the habs will match so may aswell make them spend a few more million then they wanted to.

Blog now updated with a bit more flesh, hate it when I'm out for dinner and a movie and the hockey world decides to wake up lol
- Karine Hains

I think you go to the movies way too often tbh

If we want a cup we need that plus getting Ekholm as our 1st line LHD if we have the cap space
- habs88888

I doubt they would have that much space with all the money they are paying to the wingers.

But what centre are you gonna bring in that’s gonna make an impact tho? I guess that’s my point. Like ya, you can trade for a Sam Reinhardt, but Is that gonna pit you over the top? Absolutely not.
- cburgess

I guess it depends how good you see Suzuki. A good 2nd C would really help.

Habs have some good wingers and depth at that position.

They went into the finals with Suzuki, Danault, Evans, KK (some games) and Staal.

You won't see a team as good as that Tampa team every year.

I guess it depends how good you see Suzuki. A good 2nd C would really help.

Habs have some good wingers and depth at that position.

They went into the finals with Suzuki, Danault, Evans, KK (some games) and Staal.

You won't see a team as good as that Tampa team every year.
- deadpoulet

You are in luck! Staal is still looking for a team!

You are in luck! Staal is still looking for a team!

- HenryHockey

your team is Detroit

I doubt they would have that much space with all the money they are paying to the wingers.
- cburgess

Someone definitely need to go the other way

your team is Detroit
- deadpoulet

Yeah, the team that swept you 2 years ago.

Yeah, the team that swept you 2 years ago.

- HenryHockey

another clown who thinks the regular season means something. wrong thread, try Augello.

I guess it depends how good you see Suzuki. A good 2nd C would really help.

Habs have some good wingers and depth at that position.

They went into the finals with Suzuki, Danault, Evans, KK (some games) and Staal.

You won't see a team as good as that Tampa team every year.
- deadpoulet

Ok, but danault is gone and he did a fantastic job shutting down the top guy on the other team. You don’t have anyone now to fill that role. And their defence played solid and price was fantastic. Expecting them to do that again is asking a bit much

Ok, but danault is gone and he did a fantastic job shutting down the top guy on the other team. You don’t have anyone now to fill that role. And their defence played solid and price was fantastic. Expecting them to do that again is asking a bit much
- cburgess

You are saying they need a superstar C. Danault was good at what he did, but far from a superstar.

Agreed
- AGalchenyuk27

MB revenge - trade that 1st and 3rd add a bit and trade for Monahan. Habs Way better

Ok, but danault is gone and he did a fantastic job shutting down the top guy on the other team. You don’t have anyone now to fill that role. And their defence played solid and price was fantastic. Expecting them to do that again is asking a bit much
- cburgess

They also downgraded on Weber with Savard. Unless they make some monumental team changing trade, this team needs to rebuild. They were a fringe team at best with KK taking steps forward, now they're easily missing the playoffs. I wonder if anybody would take Price with a few million retained to try and take a run.

You are saying they need a superstar C. Danault was good at what he did, but far from a superstar.
- deadpoulet

Ya, they need a superstar now because they won’t be able to play their team defence the same way. Who are you putting up against Austin matthews now in a playoff series? I doubt you want Suzuki doing that cause he’s the one guy left that can create offense.

A serious question for Montreal fans:

What are the chances that KK goes to Carolina and has a breakout season? Is there any universe where he can actually live up to that contract?
- TommyGTrain

The only way I see it is if he moves to wing on the top 6. He won’t beat out Aho or Trochek. If he doesn’t thrive, lots of teams need centers.

They also downgraded on Weber with Savard. Unless they make some monumental team changing trade, this team needs to rebuild. They were a fringe team at best with KK taking steps forward, now they're easily missing the playoffs. I wonder if anybody would take Price with a few million retained to try and take a run.
- apex123

I’m on board with this. Last year was the closest they were gonna get for a while. It will be a stretch to make the playoffs this year since they are going back to the regular divisions

another clown who thinks the regular season means something. wrong thread, try Augello.
- fidopro

Well, I'll take what I can get ....for now. It kinda looks like the Habs are gonna keep us company in da basement this year.....so be nice!

KK is not worth $6M but is is worth more than Canes first and third pick…

I think Bergevin will not match or match and trade…. Retaining some money…

If he packages a good prospect, plus KK at $4M(retaining 2 only for 1 year ) plus his first rounder (even if draft is in Montréal…) what would we get as 2nd Center…

Monahan?

KK is not worth $6M but is is worth more than Canes first and third pick…

I think Bergevin will not match or match and trade…. Retaining some money…

If he packages a good prospect, plus KK at $4M(retaining 2 only for 1 year ) plus his first rounder (even if draft is in Montréal…) what would we get as 2nd Center…

Monahan?
- TheInformer697041

Match and trade is not permitted, apparently

KK is not worth $6M but is is worth more than Canes first and third pick…

I think Bergevin will not match or match and trade…. Retaining some money…

If he packages a good prospect, plus KK at $4M(retaining 2 only for 1 year ) plus his first rounder (even if draft is in Montréal…) what would we get as 2nd Center…

Monahan?
- TheInformer697041

If Montreal matches the Offer Sheet, then under NHL rules Kotkaniemi CANNOT be traded for one full year --- which just happens to be the length of the contract.

summary?

KK is not worth $6M but is is worth more than Canes first and third pick…

I think Bergevin will not match or match and trade…. Retaining some money…

If he packages a good prospect, plus KK at $4M(retaining 2 only for 1 year ) plus his first rounder (even if draft is in Montréal…) what would we get as 2nd Center…

Monahan?
- TheInformer697041

I'd rather we don't match and then try to trade for Monahan with our other prospects and or picks.

Honestly though we're better off rebuilding. Even if we got Monahan without losing anything on the roster we're still a good right handed mobile defenseman away from having a good enough team to compete for anything.

summary?
- kicksave856

turns out kk wasn't that good to begin with