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06 May 2026 12:50:40
Leafs - Elias Pettersson, Zeev Buium, 3rd overall
Canucks - 1st overall, 2027 first Colorado, Ben Danford, Morgan Reilly
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06 May 2026 16:24:20
I think it is more likely that Vancouver pursues pick 2 from San Jose. At this point they made their bed with Pettersson and maybe another Swede gets him going.
San Jose has enough young forwards, they likely don’t mind taking Verhoeff at 3 if they can get another piece- maybe someone like Debrusk.
30 Apr 2026 19:16:49
Think Oilers would have to add a first and something else more enticing for anyone to take on Nurse's contract.
Would be great to see an upgrade in net (if Ullmark bounces back).
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01 May 2026 01:57:24
I think after the playoffs you’re probably right. But would you say pre playoffs this would be close? Ulmark would’ve probably seen as bad contract.
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01 May 2026 03:24:47
It's hard to say. I just think that Nurse's contract is one of those unmovable contracts
I think Bowman really made things worse trading Skinner for Jarry. I don't know how he fixes that mess.
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04 May 2026 22:22:07
There's no fit for Nurse in Ottawa. On paper that would mean Ottawa is paying $24.5 million just to the left side of their defense.
25 Apr 2026 03:06:11
Montreal's rebuild was ahead of schedule, and now their Cup window is ahead of schedule. I believe they are there now
Now Pittsburgh hopefully realizes that their season was a one-off and that they need to enter a full rebuild.
Dubas should do right by giving Crosby a shot at the Cup and Sid might choose Habs
MTL sends 2026 or 2027 1st and a prospect (Beck or Engstrom) Gallagher (if Pittsburgh needs it to reach the cap floor)
To Pittsburgh for Crosby 50% retained
Habs would still have about 11 million in cap to add via trade or free agency
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26 Apr 2026 14:29:39
So basically Habs get a retained Crosby for peanuts.
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28 Apr 2026 00:12:02
Yep! Pittsburgh get a first and Engstrom!! Crosby has a full no move, he’s choosing Habs or Colorado... What did Rangers get for Panarin? Greentree a 3rd and a 4th! So yeah Mtl trading a first and (Beck or Engstrom) is fair!
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29 Apr 2026 13:20:26
Mtl i8s tied 2-2 with an ok Lightning team. You have no chance against teams like MIN COL or DAL. You are not in the cup window.
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29 Apr 2026 23:39:25
Colt5555 we’ll see.
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30 Apr 2026 19:20:17
Colt.. Id say Lightning are better than just ok... Anyway, regardless Habs would give any team right now a good run.. Im not saying they'd win (yet), I dont see a juggernaut team atm, so Habs have a good chance at a Cinderella run as anyone atm.
All this is great experience for the youngest team in the playoffs, regardless of what happens.
05 May 2026 15:28:46
Reilly's contract and obvious declining play will be a hard sell for the Leafs to trade for a good return. This trade seems fair but will Chicago want Reilly?
22 Apr 2026 03:01:42
These are trades that I think would volt Habs into serious contenders
1- Habs make huge trade with Toronto
MTL sends: Hage, 2026 1st round
To Toronto for: Knies
2- Habs trade with Ducks
MTL sends: Kapanen, 2nd round
To Ducks for McTavish
3- Habs trade with Columbus
MTL sends: Dach, Gallagher, 3rd round, Montembeault
To Columbus for: Olivier
Habs get significantly bigger.
Might have to tweak a bit these offers, but those would be the guys I’m I’m trading for
Time will shows that Habs need a player like Wilson to become a contender team.
Washington continue the rebuild that had starter with the Carlson Trade.
Canes get the toughness that prevent them from going to the final.
Maybe the 1st is too much, or maybe it is not enough!
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04 Apr 2026 11:58:36
Jarvis is just as good as Brady. Adding a 1st is laughable.
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04 Apr 2026 16:32:15
I agree, but Tkatchuk style is very rare and will cost a lot, maybe a 1st is too much, but it will take more than Jarvis alone! The 1st is almost a 2nd...
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07 Apr 2026 08:57:55
Jarvis is the smell in offensive points essentially. I would argue a better defensive player. Brady is s disturber which to me is the only he is better at. Personally it's even to me.
Solves our goalie issue by running Hildeby as our back up next season instead of losing him to waivers. We trade a player who asked for a trade out of town and get back our first from a terrible trade. This gives the Leafs much less pressure if they are terrible next season as well.
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01 Apr 2026 10:40:20
Not sure Philly gives up a first for that.....
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04 Apr 2026 11:59:30
Would to see the Leafs get a 1st for that, but it ain't happening.
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05 Apr 2026 17:03:56
Just trying to get the Leafs' first back. Philly needs goaltending, so gotta find the right balance. Maybe add a 4th or 5th. But the hardest part is just nailing down the price of the goalie. Signed for another 2 years, young, and can work masterfully in a tandem.