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Originally Posted by dammage79
I think just a Gaudreau trade would be enough of a shake up. I don't think they move Monahan although I have heard rumors of a deal but it is really bad, like gross bad. You thought Hall for Larsson was bad....
Now think how bad it would be to move your top producing center for that kind of deal. Yikes.
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Originally Posted by dammage79
I think just a Gaudreau trade would be enough of a shake up. I don't think they move Monahan although I have heard rumors of a deal but it is really bad, like gross bad. You thought Hall for Larsson was bad....
Now think how bad it would be to move your top producing center for that kind of deal. Yikes.
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If any of Johnny’s hometown teams are looking to bring him home you’re looking at Jersey (where he was born), Philly (teams get rooted for) or Boston (his college town).
Philly: Konecny <-> Gaudreau
Sounds like an underpayment on the surface but Konency is 4 years younger, with a longer contract at a better price. Konecny doesn’t have Johnny’s offensive flair but he is steadily improving going from 28 to 47 to 49 to 61 (in 66 games) points. Plus he can play both wings.
Jersey: Hischier <-> Gaudreau
After a good rookie season, Hischier has not taken the next step to stardom with only 36 points in 58 games last year (injuries and being on a bad team play a part, no question). His deal is a bit hard to swallow given his recent play, as he will earn $500,000 more than Gaudreau but is under contact for 7 more seasons. But he’s only 21 and still oozes so much potential.
Boston: Futures <-> Gaudreau
Pastrnak is about as untouchable as it comes and after him the only players that have similar value to Gaudreau are too old. Bergeron’s 35, Marchand’s 32, Krejci’s 34. McAvoy would be a good return but he’s being groomed as Chara’s heir apparent so also likely untouchable. Best return would be multiple picks, definitely involving at least one first rounder plus a blue chip prospect like Studnicka or Vaakanainen. We’d have to take salary back to make it work but this kind of deal is unquestionably a rebuild deal which I’m not sure ownership/Treliving will allow.