Habs master roster plan TEASED... - WILD Habs trade proposal

[@CS58420]

The NHL isn't ready for the blackeye brothers!!

[@zblip22]

I would make a rotation with all of these guys between Laval and Montreal and see throughout the season which players fit the Habs the best. And at the same time you make all of them ready to replace a player in case of injury or lack of production. I would keep the competition going all through the season.

[@CS58420]

Montreal lost a lot of 1 goal games last season. Not too far fetched to say they could be in the wildcard conversation

[@forikram]

I love the way Marty put it in the press conference at the golf tournament, it’s incredibly beneficial to have a similar group grow together and have similar expectations on the ice which is to play their game and adding in one player at a time to come adjust to the system is the best way to go

[@emmanuelhamel-carey8681]

I find it interesting, if Elhers doesn't fit the time line at 28, Josh what are your plans with Matheson seeing that he's 30?

[@randz5]

He doesnt fit the timeline either lol

[@emmanuelhamel-carey8681]

@@randz5 so trade him?

[@judahnanas9772]

Matheson is the blue line general. No one is ready to take his spot... YET.

[@markorr999]

I don't think the Habs will be doing many more changes for this season or even the next season. Laine is under contract for 2 seasons and they need to see if he comes back to his full potential, and they want Demidov in his second season, also they need to sort out our young D and see who stays and ho goes while giving them all ice time and experience before they really get into adding the big pieces. There will also be some "questionable" contracts coming off the books which will allow for those big pieces. The Habs are getting a reputation as a place to go among players and if Laine turns his game around that will make the Habs "THE" destination of choice for a lot of UFA's in 2-3 years from now. Great show guys! GO HABS GO!

[@LEV1ATHYN]

This is the most exciting rebuild in sports. The Sharks are on track, the Hawks have Bedard, but this Habs team is two years from a very special decade beginning.

[@lauig]

I'd add in the Ducks as well. But to me what separates this Habs organisation from the others on top of the overall players empowerment culture, is the extra focus on player development with the dream team under the direction of Rob Ramage, these guys are doing such a fantastic job.

[@SavingPrivateRy]

One thing i don’t like about rookie camps is it doesn’t truly reflect everyone’s skill set. Playing with random guys that are trying desperately to make the team will change many factors. Some guys hold onto the puck longer or other guys will pass a lot more instead of shooting because they don’t want to look bad. A few guys were running around because the pressure was on. I think the AHL for a lot of guys will showcase them a lot better. Even some that stood out could very well be duds.

[@emmettebramble10]

Does everything have to be wild, or crazy, or insane? Asking for a friend

[@matthewgerber9186]

Like all the management says its about progress individual and as a team breakout years would be nice but progress is what we need go Habs go 🔴⚪🔵 from Ontario size 7

[@cotesteph]

Once the season begins, and Price is put on LTIR, Kent Hugues will have 10M available under the cap. Lots of room to add contracts then.

[@chadhansen2959]

Probably concerning Savard but i would include Mario Armia in that as well. He seems to be buddies with Laine so maybe a connection on the 2nd line?

[@rinobourgoin8829]

Habs don’t need another smaller and prone to injury player in our line up. SCOUTING REPORT Skill is not his issue; he is slick with the puck and can create plays or finish them. Anyone on his line is usually a threat to score, and he can play either wing. When he is on the ice, the puck is usually going the right way for his team, and he is quite dangerous on the power play. However, his lack of size continues to contribute to a career-long run of injury issues.

[@georgeberthiaume4496]

Everyone forgetting William trudeau

[@mikepouliot3630]

He needs to really step up this camp.

[@antoniom4099]

I think losing Dach so early last year hindered the Habs from fighting for a playoff spot.

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

Wow. Never thought of that.

[@oldhab7890]

There is only one worry I have about the defence corp - what if relatively they look great but in absolute terms they are only mediocre? I listen to many other teams' podcast and everyone thinks they have a tremendous defence and wonderful goaltending. Fans follow their team and evaluate players in that context but just because a player is the best your team has, it doesn't make the player one of the best in the league. I am confident our defence will be great but the regular season will tell. Jesse is right Ehlers on the third line would indicate the Habs have a stacked team.

[@mattpovah5952]

They are building a team not a group of players. It starts with good management and coaching and player development. We have all those things now and excellent prospects.

[@bobmatley]

Hughes might be saying that just to raise the cost to get one of our upcoming FA. Savard at trade deadline should get a minimum 2nd rounder but if you say were keeping him unless you pay higher then you can force a desperate GM to send a 1st.

[@vdac1068]

If Habs want to be in the mix, why would they trade their best defensive defenseman and the only vet with a Stanley cup ring, the dad on the team. Never mind he is the perfect partner for Hutson until Reinbacher or Mailloux are established which is 1-2 years away… Hutson if ready makes Matheson redundant Matheson is the D to move out, I don’t see a future here for him with such a deep LD GHULE - best 2 way HUTSON - dynamic WIFI - Sheriff STRUBBLE - Solid ENGSTROM ~ unproven TRUDEAU ~ is underrated Barron would be next if Reinbacher and Mailloux are ready I would pair Reinbacher with Ghule as a shut down pair that can support and even drive some offense with their solid 2 way Hutson - Savard as a balanced 5v5 pair, Hutson doing his thing while Savard covers for him. Wifi - Mailloux as a heavy devastating physical pair with offensive upside Ghule is playing RD ( his offside ) and doing all the defending on that pair, which is likely why he takes so many hits. I would only trade Savard if Habs are out of the mix at deadline, collect a nice return and would then bring him back the following year on a 1-2 year deal Matheson = buy low sell high Top 4 D that can put up 50-60 points should net you high picks or in my opinion a middle 6 PWF that plays heavy, has speed and can chip in offensively… like a Holloway or Joshua ( basically what Josh Anderson should be )

[@rinobourgoin8829]

SCOUTING REPORT Skill is not his issue; he is slick with the puck and can create plays or finish them. Anyone on his line is usually a threat to score, and he can play either wing. When he is on the ice, the puck is usually going the right way for his team, and he is quite dangerous on the power play. However, his lack of size continues to contribute to a career-long run of injury issues.

[@richardwihbey]

17 years. Let the competition start. Isn’t it about time we had a player issue of who is going to play? May the best man win. May the winner add to what is projected as one of the NHL best young defence unless you listen to Pronman. Surprise of the season? It isn’t Laine who should recapture his touch. It will be Dach who has had the fortune to shine

[@jasonl.5097]

On the negative side, if Struble or Mailloux go back to the AHL they might be thinking about how they'd probably make the NHL on almost any other team in the NHL. If they can't find their spot they might ask for a trade.

[@vdac1068]

Rather see Roy get a good look as a two way playmaker with Dach Laine Newhook would be good there too but I see Newhook as the speed on a line with Gally and DVO That would be a solid 3rd line 4 th line Andy’s speed along Armia’s size and Evans 2way would be one of the best 4th lines in NHL FIRWARD GROUP IS DEEP Beck Kapanen Florian Tuch Pezzetta All possible depth pieces … you can make a decent 4th line with the scratches alone Florian - Beck - Tuch 💪

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

It took forever to start. I wanted it for so long. Now its actually happening , and getting close.

[@supergoujon4776]

Thanks guys.

[@MrDecelles]

Yeah right for Hugues. He's trading Dvorak and Savard at the end of the season. 1- Too many defensemen are in the team and Dvorak can still be replaced at this point. 2- Players like Beck, Mesar, Kidney, Simoneau, Farrell, Kapanen, ETC can possibly become surprises at camp OR during the AHL season and be deemed ok enough to make Dvorak expendable. I like Savard, but expiring contract vs almost a complete defensive squad of prospects...

[@joegignac1832]

If they're in the hunt for a playoff spot I don't see them trading Savard. He supposedly really wants to stay in MTL as well and though we have a lot of D prospects. We aren't swimming in RHD's especially who kill penalties like Savard. Wouldn't be shocked if they sign him to a home town discount deal for a year or two either next offseason.

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

Kidney, Mesar, Simoneau won't make it I think

[@MrDecelles]

@@jonathanduplantis1403 They were very talented, sometimes it takes 1 extra person (like the new strength conditioning coach in laval) to get these guys over the line. We have alot of players and it just takes 1 to step up to force Hugues.

[@AceMatthew25414]

Barron, Anderson and the 2nd from the Laine trade for Ehlers?👀

[@spyrrex_7541]

sadly anderson has negative value😕. Barron and a 2nd with something else maybe, but ehlers is a good player, so I don't think the jets would trade him for a lot of maybe's.

[@AceMatthew25414]

@spyrrex_7541 Hmm maybe add a former first rounded in Mesar?

[@spyrrex_7541]

@@AceMatthew25414 yeah I thought about him, but winnipeg would probably see that we don't care that much about mesar. But maybe the value of being a former late first round pick could be enough. barron, a 2nd and mesar for ehlers ? As a hab fan I'd do it. Seems like a lot, but I don't expect mesar to find a place with the habs, barron is like the least impressive of our young guys and we have so many picks anyway so the 2nd isn't that bad.

[@philipbryant2483]

Go HABS Go!!!

[@StephenCardinal-r3b]

one for one anderson for ehlers ooohhhh ya !!!! and i kick in baron for a 2end rounder !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Chiwiwiis]

The Habs would benefit more from buying out 2/3 of his contract rather than trading him

[@mashmarttv]

Dam god Jésus Let's make this happend

[@RB-wg3qm]

​@@Chiwiwiis what is your theory behind this?

[@melleblanc971]

anderson will have a career season this year!

[@mashmarttv]

PS im not even religious. But that Will be a great trade

[@mecaback]

Guys get hurt. What a wonderful dilemma to have. Go Habs!🇨🇦

[@habbernack6196]

Can Mtl trade Anderson back to Columbus who need to reach the min cap space. Eat some salary and open up a spot in the line up.

[@TomCrouchman.]

I love our prospects as much as anyone but William Trudeau gets forgotten by all. Trudeau had a strong season last year too and his 2 way game is very strong. If we didn't have so many good D Trudeau would get way more love. I believe he is an NHL'er and we will most likely lose him for nothing an that is not really that bad but i feel bad for him. He is completely forgotten.

[@InvestorJJeff]

Dvorak won't win the Habs games.

[@vdac1068]

Everyone and their dog is saying trade Savard. It would be the most idiotic thing to do If Habs want to be in the mix, why would they trade their best defensive defenseman and the only vet with a Stanley cup ring, the dad on the team. Never mind he is the perfect partner for Hutson until Reinbacher or Mailloux are established which is 1-2 years away… Hutson when ready makes Matheson redundant Matheson - Ghule = Ghule playing RD ( his offside ) and doing all the defending on that pair, which is likely why he takes so many hits and at risk of injury, Ghule deserves a responsible partner. It doesn’t have to be this season, but if Hutson by trade deadline is running PP1 and is reliable defensively I’d pull the trigger Matheson = buy low sell high Top 4 D that can put up 50-60 points should net you high picks or in my opinion a middle 6 PWF that plays heavy, has speed and can chip in offensively… like a Holloway or Joshua ( basically what Josh Anderson should be ) Matheson is the D worth a good return to move out, I don’t see a future here for him with such a deep LD GHULE - best 2 way HUTSON - dynamic WIFI - Sheriff Depth STRUBBLE - Solid ENGSTROM ~ promising TRUDEAU ~ is underrated Barron would be next if Reinbacher and Mailloux are ready to overtake him… which shouldn’t take long. By next season I would pair Reinbacher with Ghule as a shut down pair that can support and even drive some offense with their solid 2 way Hutson - Savard as a balanced 5v5 pair, Hutson doing his thing while Savard covers for him. Wifi - Mailloux as a heavy devastating physical pair with offensive upside I would only trade Savard if Habs are out of the mix at deadline, collect a nice return and would then bring him back the following year on a 1-2 year deal

[@iammaverick4026]

If you bring Ehlers you have to get rid of Gallagher or Armia or Anderson! No way he gets in if one of these 3 is there. I would even add Dvorak

[@trevordaniels190]

Bigger guys how the sharks had success out of nowhere 2 3 years ago

[@antoniom4099]

We have two capable goalies with a good D in front of them. The Habs will fight for a playoff spot if our D holds up to the hype.

[@darrellhickey1990]

Goalies are med-level at best. C tier, not B tier.

[@antoniom4099]

@@darrellhickey1990 I mentioned they are capable. I never said anything about tiers.

[@philipbryant2483]

Yea Defense Wins Championships

[@downbert]

Dress 7 defensemen ... simple

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

No to Ehlers

[@mannyo2909]

Ehlers is skilled but small, we need big wingers not more small ones.

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

He's not small

[@davidrmouck5608]

😉

[@terrylarson7596]

I want to see Liane in action with the current Habs roster before they start passing on the young talent this year.

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

Who's Liane?

[@terrylarson7596]

@@jonathanduplantis1403 wow!

[@bondjames652]

Y'all dreaming. At the highest level of competition you can't improve 30% in one year. The Habs will suffer at the bottom until they fix their problem. The coach has no clue. The wrong players are slotted in the wrong positions and they have no system. None. They are proving just valuable the coach really is. Bob Hartley is on deck.

[@PeterPinsonnault-yl3ib]

There won't be an Ehlers trade .Why waste time with bull.