You think MTL should a get 19 year old KHL record setting winger, plus the Preds top defensive prospect (himself a former 1st rounder) plus a pick for rental Pacioretty?

over the roster limit

NSH does not trade Tolvenen for Patches......

ik they never would

i honestly don't see NSH doing Fabbro 1 for 1 let alone Tolvenen. I could see NSH trading Fabbro for Patches and high pick though since MTL is going to finish in the bottom 3 but certainly not Tolvenen.

using the Skinner trade as a basis:

Ryan Hartman
2019 2nd Round Draft Pick
2020 4th Round Draft Pick


Nashville isn't going to trade Tolvanen for Patches. They MIGHT think about Fabbro (if they think he isn't going to sign with them after college).

This deal only makes sense if Pacioretty re-signs with Montreal and is then traded at 50% of his cap hit. Pacioretty for 4-5 years at <$4M would be worth that return, but not unless he's locked up.

As for the Calgary trade, there's is no way I see that return springing Bennett, let alone Valimaki too. Bennett is not panning out as a star worthy of the #3 pick, but he's a good player. Valimaki is the #16 prospect on the THN list. Can't see them parting with him.

it seems to be the expected return in many Montreal fans eyes. most adults don't believe in Santa Claus and free gifts, but Habs fans must do.