Thank you for actually offering a logical and level observation which contributes to the conversation and can help refine an idea.
Don't see many of those responses in Montreal threads these days.

I'm not mad at other Habs fans for wanting the new shiny toy but Ty fits it for Montreal and GMs -should- care more about AHL numbers than WHL ones. He isn't showing top line upside anymore but that's not what we'll get for Petry anyways and Suzuki is already tagged as the top guy for on the long run. A solid middle six center that can play in all situations (PK, PP, Even strengh) would be great especially if they're looking to trade Dvorak out in a couple of years down the line, add the pick and I'd **** my pants for this return.

Ty is much further in his development than others. Check
He's a blue collar 200 way right handed center. Check
He is signed and should be cheap to re-sign next year (Bridge). Check
Fell out of favor in Dallas and by doing so became expandable for a win now trade. Check



Not the first time I see him being an actual cool guy, he nice.

I'll do you one better. I had Petry for Faksa and Stranges.
Yes, I think Petry is worth more. However, he has put management in a bind by all but asking for a trade, to an American team, and offering doubt with his performance. Not that I blame him for the circumstances and how they have impacted his play, but the responsibility is now on him to focus on his performance and facilitate a move.
I'd be happy if either Dellandrea or the 2nd could be added to my proposal.
I didn't include Dellandrea originally because he'd replace Faksa, and while Stranges is a less certain prospect, he fits into some of what Hughes stated he is looking for.

if PIT moves zucker out, they aren't taking bad cap back. That's just spinning tires.

Yeah, Dallas would be silly to do that. Stankoven has the 8th highest u-19 PPG in the WHL since 2001-02



I'd trade Boucher for Stankoven in a heartbeat and I think Sens drafting is usually among the top in the NHL and basically the only reason the Sens have a bright future.



Pacioretty wasn't 34 years old though and Petry before 2018 has never been anything special. Some players have short peaks. Pacioretty is a whole different level career wise