Can’t see MTL giving up Poelhing without Panarin resigning and he won’t

Suzuki?

Nope giving up either one I would think it would require Panarin’s extension

The Panarin trade isnt happening and the Chicago one likely isnt happening either. I like Gustafsson but he is 27, just having a breakout year this year and giving multiple picks up for him is risky. Especially since MTL is able to work magic with second rounders, Brook, Romanov

Habs should not trade any assets for Panarin. Go after him this summer with guns blazing, if it works out great. No need for rentals.

I think Gustafsson is worth kicking tires on.... All depends on the price....3 picks may be too much. Habs pro scouts will have a good idea what he can and cannot add to the team over the next 2 years while younger guys like Mete, Brook Juulsen, Romanov etc. get established and move up the defensive ladder. Maybe it's a career year, or maybe he's a late bloomer - it happens.

Look at Petry - he keeps getting better with age.