Quoting: Howisbergevinstillhere
I don’t consider either a core piece. And the team might contend in two if we open up space for kids to play
Well then......
I think you do much better in sepearte deals honestly. Danault is wildly underrated, and ina sign and trade kind of trade, the Jets would have to be interested. Something about needing a second line centre. Same can be said for Buffalo (a better fit imo).... I am sure Montour could be had.
Petry would be super easy to move to a contender, and the Habs have the ability to retain 50% of the cap. A $2.75 million Petry? Could move that to Tampa for Cernak and likely save the Bolts a few bucks. Toronto? That starts with Kapanen. I would even suggest Philly would be in on that......
Habs are in a spot where I don't think they need picks as much as young NHL ready or playing players that will grow with what is the furtue core of the team. They have enough picks over the next two drafts that so long as the scouting is good, the pipeline should be there. And kids a coming on top of that..... Caulfield, Brook, Juulsen (lesser extent), Romanov, Peohling that add to the Suzuki, Drouin, Kotkaniemi, Lehkonen group.
Further, if you are intent on moving Petry and Danault,; Tatar will get you a small ransom. Jim Nill I am sure would love to do business for Jason Robertson.
I mean if you are mental.... go for broke!!