What to do with the surplus of LD

Package with SM to get a decent prospect

hutson in the ahl is very likely.

Until the Habs are a playoff team, and good defensively do they truly have "too many LHD? Numbers doesn't necessarily mean quality.

66% NHL players should left handed. Canadians should be having some of those lefties playing on the right side in Laval.

I think Harris and Strubble will be moved for prospects or picks. Xhekaj was put in the AHL(after his injury) to showcase Strubble(but the team seem to be liking what he is bringing) and not to punish Arber. Matheson will be traded for an NHL Mid-six forward.

- Matheson: On the trade block, would take a good offer being habs #1D right now.
- Guhle: Likely untouchable.
- Xhekaj: I sure hope they don't trade him, he's an incredibly rare type of player and he has upside that many overlook.
- Struble: Has surprised everyone (Even Hughes) with his play, but can he maintain it?
- Harris: He is capable of playing left or right side on defense, might make him the ideal 7th D.
- Hutson: I see nothing wrong with playing him in Laval next year (with Reinbacher). He's crazy talented but I think there will be an adjustment when it comes to defending at the NHL level, no need to rush him along.

Ideally I'd like to trade Matheson for a young top 6 forward and take a wait and see approach with Xhekaj, Struble, and Harris.

Guhle - Savard
Xhekaj - Barron
Struble - Kovacevic
Harris

Trudeau - Mailloux
Hutson - Reinbacher
Norlinder - ??? (Lindstrom claimed)
Tourigny

The following year could look like:

Guhle - Barron
Xhekaj - Mailloux
Hutson - Reinbacher or Kovacevic
Struble or Harris