Montreal Canadiens and a "Hockey Trade" | Rutger McGroarty and the Habs timeline | Draft Vibe Check

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens
It's that time again folks, yes indeed.
The Habs are once again being linked to Martin Necas in the wake of the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade to Washington, with insiders reporting the Hurricanes want to make a "Hockey Trade". Scott breaks down what they could possibly mean by that, and what potential pieces the Canadiens have that could fit the bill.
Speaking of trade pieces, the Winnipeg Jets appeared primed to lose prospect Rutger McGroarty in an upcoming trade as the rumours swirl that he has no intention of signing with the Jets. Scott takes a look at the package needed in that deal, and how McGroarty might perfectly fit the timeline for the Canadiens rebuild.
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[@scatback33]

Heinola fractured his ankle in the last pre-season game of this past season. He had made the NHL team. He wasn't back until the new year and was placed in the AHL to play into shape. He never regained his skating form and the Jets weren't in a position to insert him into a lineup battling for first place. Saying they mistreated him is untrue and unfair.

[@powers1500]

I am sure that Hughes is trying pretty hard to put a trade together to get help up front...As soon as the Stanley cup final will be over, things will really start heating up and several trades will be annonced from all across the league...!!!

[@victormaxwellchannel]

That is a good point. Does Rutger wish to play with Habs.

[@tedmacfadyen5702]

Rutger McGroarty.....count me as a BIG yes.

[@francoisbouvier7861]

I'm thinking/hoping Guhle is a serious piece for a "contender" situation. Can't keep endless shuffling.

[@scatback33]

Muranatis?

[@petermelville5524]

Necas for ?, not Guhle, Matheson, or Suzuki. Maybe they want some combo of Primeau, Struble and Roy. They have so many D who are up for raises and renewal. They need to get younger D not more expensive ones.

[@francoisbouvier7861]

Necas is the diminished value. Carolina can't expect max return, can they?

[@Stephwhite1990]

If he won't sign in Winnipeg why would we assume he's willing to sign in Montreal hard pass for me

[@beatonlawrence47]

Given the track record between Montreal and Carolina, Necas will not be traded to Montreal.

[@bushidodog]

Guhle and Xhejac are worth more than Caufield or Newhook.

[@jordanstreib3898]

Jets won't want Matheson or older players. We don't want guys we do have Pionk,Schmidt. Obviously Guhle,Hutson off limits If it's not Dach or The top 10 pick or Reinbacher no deal. We have Barlow,Salmonsson,Milic,Divincentiis,Heinola,Lucius,Lambert,Chibrikov,Zhilkin,Wagner,Julien,Perfetti. Guys like Kapanen,Roy,Engstrom,Struble,Barron don't move the needle and we have iafallo/nhl forwards don't need Anderson/Dvorak. Were trying to retool on fly. Mcgroarty was ranked one of best players by CraigButton not in NHL. Leader captain of teams led Michigan frozen4 and won Gold as Captain USA U20. He's definitely NHL ready just a mess up by management of jets ounce again.

[@richardjensen9313]

Because they are keeping their cards hidden but we'll have to go with management and hopefully they will pull a rabbit out of the hat...... voila!!

[@lucguerin4978]

U are not even close, Harris and Dvorak nothing better then that! Necas is just a regular good player, nothing more!

[@RickARobinson]

matthewson for necas but sign and trade bridge contract 4.5 million or 5 million any more dont do it

[@RickARobinson]

give them harris only or walk more then what they should get

[@canadian1445]

No to Guhle for Necas, no to Matheson, no to Hutson, maybe for Xhekaj but still probably no lol

[@victormaxwellchannel]

Xhekaj for Necas no. Keep Arber and when Florian comes - the legion of doom 😂😂😂.

[@RickARobinson]

pick a forward sign ufa tofolli he love to come back 4 mill 4 years manahab same if interested trade 26 and harris for up 8 or 9 or 10

[@Gintelligence]

I would totally trade this guy for wifi and a first

[@bangbangyoureaboolean1324]

"69, Nice" Do you actually say nice every time you say 69 in real life too?

[@JoelNads72]

Guhle and Pitts 2nd in 2025 i would do for Necas

[@shanemckibbon2837]

Your high

[@bairdalford2341]

Heh never trade wifi

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

Jacko

[@francoisbouvier7861]

Sorry, bet away, good bye.

[@jeppyyale2709]

Give Winnpeg Barron, and or Pinard (never liked him,had a lucky fluke of a few months). Ya get rid of a 5ft 9 snall useless forward and hopefully Barron doesnt turn out to be what he was projected to be. I dont see the hype in either player. Take care, comb your hair.

[@bushidodog]

I doubt McGroarty wants to play in Montreal any more than Winnipeg.