It could affect the Habs eventually if the deal is in fact overturned, they'll have to find him a new home real fast with very little options.... Seattle? Montreal? Arizona? As long as the destination is not on his list
- OB

If Vegas didn’t want him, why would Montreal?

If Vegas didn’t want him, why would Montreal?
- pete26

Vegas had to shave his salary due to players coming off IR... they paid Anaheim a 2nd to take him, we'll take that and trade him for another pick next deadline, all while getting rid of Weber's contract in the process.... it's a win-win-win scenario

Vegas had to shave his salary due to players coming off IR... they paid Anaheim a 2nd to take him, we'll take that and trade him for another pick next deadline, all while getting rid of Weber's contract in the process.... it's a win-win-win scenario
- OB

the problem goes all the way back when he was traded from Ottawa to Vegas, they were errors in the paperwork that didn't get flagged concerning his NTC list. Whose fault is it? Ottawa from screwing up in the first place? Vegas for not checking all the paper work and trusting Ottawa?

the problem goes all the way back when he was traded from Ottawa to Vegas, they were errors in the paperwork that didn't get flagged concerning his NTC list. Whose fault is it? Ottawa from screwing up in the first place? Vegas for not checking all the paper work and trusting Ottawa?
- Symba007

Doesn't really matter who's fault it is, I'd day it's more on Vegas, besides I think they knew what they were doing

Doesn't really matter who's fault it is, I'd day it's more on Vegas, besides I think they knew what they were doing
- OB

still has 1 year at 5M left on his deal after this year. I am assuming MTL and Phx are on his NTC also.

still has 1 year at 5M left on his deal after this year. I am assuming MTL and Phx are on his NTC also.
- Symba007

He does have a year left, which makes even more sense for Montreal.... I would think Montreal would be on his list but then I think he willingly signed in Ottawa as a UFA a couple years back so who knows

He does have a year left, which makes even more sense for Montreal.... I would think Montreal would be on his list but then I think he willingly signed in Ottawa as a UFA a couple years back so who knows
- OB

plus players traded after the tdl are not eligible for the playoffs, which shouldn't matter to Weber and Dadonov. not a bad idea.

plus players traded after the tdl are not eligible for the playoffs, which shouldn't matter to Weber and Dadonov. not a bad idea.
- fidopro

Exactly buddy!

One team definitely not on his list and with cap space is Seattle


But if Anaheim was on his list, good chance LA and SJ are too

Exactly buddy!

One team definitely not on his list and with cap space is Seattle


But if Anaheim was on his list, good chance LA and SJ are too
- OB

Bust Daddy signed with Ottawa of all places. I'd imagine he'd be amenable to going to Montreal if the strip clubs were re-opened.

Bust Daddy signed with Ottawa of all places. I'd imagine he'd be amenable to going to Montreal if the strip clubs were re-opened.
- AdamFrench

And yea, I did mention him signing in Ottawa as a sign that maybe Montreal isn't on his list, either way, I don't think the league will give Vegas that much time to get cap compliant when they decline the trade

And yea, I did mention him signing in Ottawa as a sign that maybe Montreal isn't on his list, either way, I don't think the league will give Vegas that much time to get cap compliant when they decline the trade
- OB

the only thing is that Mtl want to unload contracts, not take a bad one, even if it's just for 1 season

the only thing is that Mtl want to unload contracts, not take a bad one, even if it's just for 1 season
- fidopro

They would be off loading Weber's contract and getting 2 picks in the equation

They would be off loading Weber's contract and getting 2 picks in the equation
- OB

they have enough picks, they need capspace. they would probably prefer to give picks to off load Weber without taking a bad contract. eventhough if I don't get why they should pay, many teams would like to have Weber, let them pay to acquire him. not the other way around.

the only thing is that Mtl want to unload contracts, not take a bad one, even if it's just for 1 season
- fidopro

I want Mtl to burn down, but that's the city not the hockey team

they have enough picks, they need capspace. they would probably prefer give picks to unload weber without taking a bad contract. eventhough if I don't get why they should pay, many team would like to have weber, let them pay to acquire him. not the other way around.
- fidopro

I disagree.... and you never have enough picks, you can always trade them for players later or bunch up prospects at a later date to land a big fish, reason Montreal never was able to pull off a trade for good players when they became available is because they didn't have the prospect pool to do so, it's one of the first things they need to address, the more picks the better, especially while getting rid of a huge headache in Weber's contract.... if the option does become a reality, there's no doubt in my mind that Hughes pulls the trigger on it, it would be completely idiotic to not, and with Dadonov on board for next year, it makes trading Hoffman or Drouin even more plausible, or both

I disagree.... and you never have enough picks, you can always trade them for players later or bunch up prospects at a later date to land a big fish, reason Montreal never was able to pull off a trade for good players when they became available is because they didn't have the prospect pool to do so, it's one of the first things they need to address, the more picks the better, especially while getting rid of a huge headache in Weber's contract.... if the option does become a reality, there's no doubt in my mind that Hughes pulls the trigger on it, it would be completely idiotic to not, and with Dadonov on board for next year, it makes trading Hoffman or Drouin even more plausible, or both
- OB

that was not because of a lack of picks, it's because they drafted like poop

I disagree.... and you never have enough picks, you can always trade them for players later or bunch up prospects at a later date to land a big fish, reason Montreal never was able to pull off a trade for good players when they became available is because they didn't have the prospect pool to do so, it's one of the first things they need to address, the more picks the better, especially while getting rid of a huge headache in Weber's contract.... if the option does become a reality, there's no doubt in my mind that Hughes pulls the trigger on it, it would be completely idiotic to not, and with Dadonov on board for next year, it makes trading Hoffman or Drouin even more plausible, or both
- OB

so you are saying Weber for Dandonov and a 2nd in 2023?

Habs eat 50% of his salary and unload him to another team this summer for another pick?

so you are saying Weber for Dandonov and a 2nd in 2023?

Habs eat 50% of his salary and unload him to another team this summer for another pick?
- Symba007

yes, but they already have plenty of players to trade this summer, why acquire another one?

that was not because of a lack of picks, it's because they drafted like poop
- fidopro

The more picks you have, the better chance of drafting good players you have and thats even more true in the first 2 rounds... and besides, you went from saying it's a good idea to not in about 10 minutes, your opinion is flawed

And for the record, it's still a good idea, a no brainer in fact.... Dadonov is also not a bad player

yes, but they already have plenty of players to trade this summer, why acquire another one?
- fidopro

it's for one season, they might highly value a 2nd in 2023, deep draft. They are trying to load up on 1st and 2nd round picks for the next 2 years. If they can move the contract this summer with some salary retention...the cap hit would be for one year only.

so you are saying Weber for Dandonov and a 2nd in 2023?

Habs eat 50% of his salary and unload him to another team this summer for another pick?
- Symba007

Yup.... but probably at the deadline next year, not the summer

The more picks you have, the better chance of drafting good players you have and thats even more true in the first 2 rounds... and besides, you went from saying it's a good idea to not in about 10 minutes, your opinion is flawed

And for the record, it's still a good idea, a no brainer in fact.... Dadonov is also not a bad player
- OB

it's not a bad idea, but I think they'll prefer a better one. one where they do not acquire a bad contract in return. they said they wanted to be agressive on the UFA market. in order to be, they need to unload a few bad contracts. Petry, Hoffman, Drouin, Armia... so why acquire another one in Dadonov? the job will already be difficult enough.

it's not a bad idea, but I think they'll prefer a better one. one where they do not acquire a bad contract in return. they said they wanted to be agressive on the UFA market. in order to be, they need to unload a few bad contracts. Petry, Hoffman, Drouin, Armia... so why acquire another one in Dadonov? the job will already be difficult enough.
- fidopro

Petry and Hoffman in the offseason.... Dadonov, Drouin and Edmundson at the deadline

Barron is on the ice with the Habs this morning

https://twitter.com/PFrio...tatus/1506645566058545159

Petry and Hoffman in the offseason.... Dadonov, Drouin and Edmundson at the deadline
- OB

I see them keeping Edmundson around to mentor the kids, can't have all rookies on D either.

They might have Barron, Kuhle, Harris and Romanov next year on D, need a few veterans to lead the group.