Quite the reach on Reichel at 16 wouldn't you say? Surely he would be there at 26...

I'm fine with a prospect swap that involves Ratcliffe, but why would we add a pick. Poehling doesnt fit a need in the organization's depth chart. He isnt demonstrably better than Ratcliffe. I mean he is just another guy in the logjam at center. Its not like we really want him.

Put yourself in our shoes and ask why we would rush to make this trade and throw in an extra asset. 1C and 2C are filled. 3C is Patrick if he's healthy or Frost (better prospect) or Laughton has had success. 4C will be Laughton, Bunnaman, or some old, slow, uninspiring vet (I.E. Thompson).

I don’t think he will still be there at 26. He has a big ceiling

Statisticly, Poehling was better than Ratcliffe. That’s why i put a pick. But i get that we both don’t need more centers and that trade is not happening.

ATP, he is the 11th ranked EURO skater... which is currently a 2nd round pick. I guess if there's a team that sees his "high ceiling" as you put it, he may go late first round. Definitely not a top 20 pick.

Habs should keep Poehling as C depth in case Habs lose Danualt as a UFA after next season.
But other 2 trades could work out well for Habs.