19 Sep 2025 03:22:59
If habs believe that dach will finally become the player they hoped and that laine will be his best version yet ( if so .. need to resign asap at a reasonable cap) I have a proposal that might be interesting for both parties

MTL sends : Matheson Mesar and a 3rd round pick
To devils for : dougie Hamilton
Guhle Dobson
Hutson Hamilton
Xehjaj carrier
Struble reinbacher
Engstrom

19 Sep 2025 13:21:22
Mesar isn't moving the needle on a trade anymore. His development has become stagnant. And Hamilton is a big part of that Devils dcore so I don't see them moving him.

Habs are fine how they are. They keep building smartly they will be a force in 3 years or so. They do need Slaf to take a big, big step this year. Even if his production stays the same they need him to a force when he's battling for the puck, throwing hits, blocking shots, and taking lanes away with his size.

19 Sep 2025 17:02:10
This doesn’t seem like a necessary move at all.

There is such a thing as too many moves, and there is value in taking the time to see what you have, what needs may present themselves, and what remedies might be available in the trade market.

I’m all for starting the season and making wise use of available cap space based on need and opportunity.

20 Sep 2025 11:08:13
not a fan of Hamilton . pass and continue to develop within.

20 Sep 2025 14:55:06
Last thing Montreal needs is an offensive defenseman.

23 Sep 2025 14:02:59
Hamilton and Dobson provide the same play style offensively (a great shot from point and ability to find the net which is a massive compliment to Lane Hutson who is a unreal QB but has a weak shot) but Dobson imo is significantly better defensively and is less injury prone. Hamilton is the last player the Habs need.