Équipe: 2023-24 Panthers de la Floride

Date de création initiale: 25 mai 2023

Publié: 25 mai 2023

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

Why trade Montour?

If Florida was to keep him they'd either have to let him go next season for nothing (which might be worth it if it leads to a cup) or give him a new contract starting at the age of 30. I can not see Montour being able to replicate his production for any more than 3 years if he can even keep it up. Trading Montour this season could get them a very good return which they could flip to fill the teams gaps and make them more competitive for longer.

I know they are trading for a 30-year-old defenseman here which can look weird but Murphy is a great defensive defenseman on a good contract that won't become an anchor. Adding a young winger on a good contract would make the top 9 more connected and could solidify the lines.

The only worry I have is the offense failing if Ekblad has another down season since they wouldn't have their second offensive defenseman. Maybe they could look into getting a more two-way defenseman instead of signing Graves but the price and contract would have to be right. Orlov could be a good fit but the contract would have to relatively short because he is getting pretty old. Giving Lucas Carlsson the chance to prove himself wouldn't be a horrible idea either.

Do Oilers and Blackhawks accept the trades? Tweaking is always possible but I think the fit is there.

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