He still has a better track record than you. Like all of the guys who work the beat for rumors etc, they do hits and miss, but they provide info from what they hear around the league. None of them actually say "It's a done deal, X Player is on the market and will be dealt!" unless it's something that is known, like the Monahan trade, we all knew it was coming, but it wasn't a secret that he'd be dealt to a competing team.

If he indicated that Zegras is on the market, it's because someone has called in, look at, or ANA are looking to trade him. We all know the contract negotiations were not great, so this may be something the GM isn't too keen on keeping around the team. Maybe a return is a good thing for them to look at.

Asking for evidence, then literally indicating "Frank Seravalli is the source" is basically answering your own question.. And yes he hits more rumors than you getting a K-Mart model.. Like he posts, these are rumors going around. Doesn't mean he'll be traded, doesn't mean he won't.. Just means there have been talks and that's it.

The point of this was to free up cap space, to get someone with more grit and defensive hard hitting than Girard to go for it again. Girard is good, but has you say their 3rdm even 4th top 4... They would need someone then can do a bit more. If there is a player out there we don't know about who could help them, I would move GIrard. Habs seem to be on the tendency to bring back QC natives, so I would think this would be a play possible for both team.. Keeping in mind they have a possible trade happening for another DMAN.

Keep in mind that Girard isn't a 1st pick type of player, and is making 5M$/year for 4 more. So he's not going to get much in return. To get Allen at half price, and their 2nd round pick for 2024, this gives them opportunities to have depth between the posts, and a pick to keep, or trade add to another trade.

Just a thought..

... you know he's freaking 22 years old right? You know that players of his style don't become more responsible defensively before the age of 24 right?

Not every guy can play defensively right off the bat in the NHL. This is all tied to coaching and player's acceptance of their style and ability to get convinced that they need to improve certain aspects. As they get more experienced, as they get a bit older, they tend to stop relying on just their offensive skills and start looking at how they play. Otherwise, the team will put them with more defensive style players and let them have their go at it.

But to say he'll always be this or that.. He's 22... He's got 2 to 3 years of development still to go. The only reason I see fit that ANA would trade him out, would be because of the contract negotiations that happened to add strain to the org.. If they can get a 1st round pick, a couple of good prospects and an experienced player, would they think about it? I'm not talking about my trade, just from any other team that would put their assets on the table.

As for mine, I think Beck, Harris, Kovacevic, a first and a veteran in Pearson would be the assets Habs would put out there for him. Not saying it would get him, just saying it's what I'd give..

The guy is 22 years old.. Hugues is looking for a young team that can grow together. They have enough players to help grow the ANA blue line, and that pick wouldn't be an issue if they get top 5. From 6 to 10.. Why not? between the 6th and 15th pick, there are not much difference based on your needs when you have the current prospects list that will come out for 2024 Draft.

Zegras is 22 years old.. Given the chance to improve his game could potentially make him better defensively and become the player he was expected to in the next 2-3 years which is what Hugues seems to be looking forward to. Hell, he traded a 1st round for Dach... He's a skilled player, great center and very good in both aspects of the game... when he plays.. Why not trade for another young player who can play C?

That is all speculation at this point. Let's see if ANA actually want to move him out.