And a Defensive Prospect to the Hall Trade added on

the rebuilding Habs mortgage their future for one year of Hall just before he goes UFA, why not just wait one more year and sign him as a free agent

how is this realistic. at the cap, with raises to hall and domi next year.

given hall isnt re-signing and this likely is at the TDL its highly unlikely he gets a roster player or a high end pick .

you're more likely to see Evans , Fleury a 1st and a 2nd . 2 B+ to A- level prospects and 2 quality picks will be enough to out big other teams .
if you're paying that much in the summer for Hall that's just nuts unless it comes with a Contract agreement like Stone's and Pacioretty's did . (Hall wont get more unsigned then they did signed)