Oilers and Canes instantly decline, and the Montreal trade would be horrible for the Pens.

Deal with Montreal would be Pittsburgh's nightmare.

In what world does a rental pull that price?

Habs accept but why?

No they wouldn't. They're literally getting nothing that they need, in fact they're getting two players in positions that they already have a logjam of.

I wish the Canes most pressing issue was filled by Jake, but sadly it isn’t. No chance they do this right now.

If they had league average goal tending…

Pettersson is a top pairing D. He is easily worth a first

Great, still a guy the Habs don't need with Guhle, Matheson, Harris, Struble and Hutson coming in. All while giving up draft capital for him, it's an easy pass

We dump Anderson and we get a first for 2 seconds. Clear w

Holy if you’re giving up Pettersson that cheap sign NJD up

W, Pettersson is HIM

Just my humble opinion:

I would think the Habs decline. But not because the offer is horrible, not at all.

The reason is that the Habs are 2-3 years away from competing. And don't have an urgent need to get cap space RIGHT NOW.
So they are not DYING to get rid of Anderson or Gallagher. They can still decide to ride out their contract.
Both these players, as human beings, are quality dudes, with respected leadership and well liked in the team.

The Habs not being overly rushed to get rid of them, I imagine they wait at least 1-2 seasons.
I trul don't believe they 'sell very low', when there's no fire.