I think that your ideas are pretty good. My concern is that the trades might be a bit bold for the other teams, namely Minnie. I would say that you actually overpaid for Miller and that keeping Byron should be a goal. I think that this lineup is possible except that Perron will be a tough guy to sign.

I think that Miller be will be in demand and Yzerman knows that Habs really need a center, that's why I overpay. I understand your point. On Byron, knowing that hes UFA after the season I think Habs should get as much value as possible for him. I think that if Minnesota can negociate a multi year extension with Pacioretty, they would be willing to make that kind of trade, especially after Coyle and Eriksson disappointing productions. You could replace the 3rd rounder by a 2nd rounder.

And on Perron, I know he came really close to sign with MTL last time he was a UFA. It was between STL and MTL (he chose the best team and his first home in the NHL )With Karlsson to re-sign, and may be Neal, it's very possible VGK let him go.

I appreciate your comments. The point of this exercise is to show that the real problem is the GM and that hes not using his assets to improve the team while it would be easy todo. He doesnt want to admit his numerous mistakes and he cant develop his young players. Last season, Habs had the weakest C line in the league (and its been the case for awhile) and probably the worst D corps (the slowest one for sure). Last season was very predictable. Blaming this on players attitude and his comments about having a better defense at the beginning of the season while he had a mediocre team on paper just proved how much he has no vision and no clue about what hes doing.