They are bit over the cap. That is why signings like Alzner and Shaw kill teams. A couple of moves would still need to be made, but I would think you could move one of or all of Shaw, Schlemko, or Benn. I love the team and would likely try to move Weber at the deadline. WHY??? Because it frees up some money to sign another impact player and you can still get a #1 pick from the Leafs for him.

Goalies don't have that kind of value, No way is Price worth Draisaitl Price has health issues and can't stay healthy he's out indefinite right now with a concussion. MB will live to regret that signing.

Hey, I like your thinking. Will Carey`s big contract come back to bite MTL? Not sure MTL gets 1st overall pick but they will get a very good pick in the top five anyways. Carlson is having an amazing year and many teams will be after him. Because of supply and demand for right handed elite D-men, Carlson will probably get that type of offer. I also like that you are one of the few to NOT trade Patch. He is one of our few that can score. Can Lindgren and Nimei hold the fort for an entire season? I think they can. Niemi`s numbers were terrible but since coming to MTL and being with his old goalie coach from his Stanley Cup year, he has played very well.

The entire thing is predicated on my scouts telling me that yes, Lindgren can be a #1 goalie at the NHL level. Niemi as insurance. At that point, Price for Draisitl is a hockey trade addressing each others weakness.

Regarding the idea that elite goalies are not worth it or that perhaps age is a problem, well over the final ten seasons of their careers, here are some numbers:

Brodeur age 41-30: 323-203, .913Sv%, 2.30GAA
Roy age 37-27: 291-179, .916Sv%, 2.35GAA
Lundquist age 35-24: 324-212, .920Sv%, 2.38GAA

Elite goalies age well. His contract is not an issue.

I love Price but I would do that trade. Gutsy! I like it.

Thanks! I love him too, but it hasn't worked. Time to try something a bit different.