Quoting: Howie
That's the whole point Dubois going to mtl would 100% come with an extension or some sort of arrangement where they understand his ask in a deal that is close to make it work. That's why he's getting similar to meier as he's younger rfa still and a center. I've seen dach and barron with a first in 2023 so this seems like less than that
Dach, Barron, 1st is short sighted.
That combination of pieces are needed more than Dubois at this point in time and may well be more valuable to our future.
If Dubois was on Hughes' radar, you have to think he doesn't trade for Dach. If he did look at Dubois first, that means Winnipeg either didn't want to trade him or wanted too much.
Regardless, we made our choice and now we have to see it through. If Dach isn't the answer and Dubois is UFA, maybe we look at signing him then. For now we aren't interested.
Keep him as an own rental or trade him at the deadline if you can't manage to sign him. You'll get more from a contender than from Montreal.
Approximately a late 1st, a 2nd, one good prospect, and a contract to offset cap for next season, for Dubois 50% retained. We'll even help out and retain an additional 50% for a 4th.
I wouldn't do it, but I'd be okay with 12th overall (ish), 40th overall (ish), Beck, and Hoffman for Dubois with no retention.
Anything more and I'd rather use that pick and keep Beck.