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Boeser is basically Mike Hoffman. A complementary top 9 winger and PP specialist that required favorable deployment and 1st unit ice time to pop 20 goals in his prime.
You're probably looking at a 2nd and a cheaper expiring contract under the best circumstances. Market is simply too weak right now.
Montreal shouldn't be interested in Boeser. They want players who can create on the PP, especially on defense and the 2nd unit. Boeser isn't worth his price tag at the point or on the 2nd unit.
They have enough complementary wingers. They need a driving force on a 2nd/3rd line for more depth production. Can't have Suzuki and Caufield providing 80% of the offense when they are ready to compete.
Shedding Dadonov and Drouin in the same year as acquiring Boeser, would be 2 steps forward and 1 step back. There are better ways to move forward that don't involve also moving backward, and no time pressure to make such a move.