[Trade] Panthers acquire Brandon Montour from Buffalo for a 3rd

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by ricardodw

I would like to see where he fits in under the 2021-22 Flames team with an off season knowing that the players are coming back to Sutter.

If they are out of the playoffs and selling again next year then Gio might not have a lot of trade value. This year he could be a boost to the 4-5 spot on a good team.

On the other hand if Gio and the Flames rebound next year it would line up the possibility of Gio doing the Thornton/Marleau/Spezza role as a 1 x 1 with him being a regular 5-6 and fill in roles in the top-4. Rather that was with the Flames rather than the Leafs.

In my view his expiring contract gives him more value next TDL

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Tkachukwagon

In comparison, looks like Colorado did well with the Nemeth acquisition for a 4th rounder

https://twitter.com/user/status/1380672959010967556

I think usage matters though. Montour may be suited to play third pair with PP time on a team that does not have dog shat coaching and team mates. Zach Bogosian was almost mocked out of the league from playing in Buffalo. He played in 20 playoff games for Tampa. Playoff bound teams are looking for depth and guys who in a pinch can move up in the lineup.

So in this case Colorado sees Nemeth as a 7 who can be a 5-6. Florida sees Montour as a 5-6 who could be used a 4 if injuries hit.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

Yeah sounds like prices on players will be cheap this year. I read that Hall without an extension would be a 2nd or 3rd round pick .

Seems about right in a year where the Flames are selling rentals a cheap.

I liked Montour on the Ducks and there is a reason the Sabres gave up a 1st to get him. I suspect this will be a Buffalo stink scenario where he is much better in Florida. I could still see Montour as a number 4 Dman on a good team

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Great deal for Florida. A 3rd that is it!?!?

I was thinking the opposite. A third is too much for me. But part of that is I don't think highly of Montour overall, and the other part is that he's just a rental.

Meh, I don't love the deal, but we needed another defender who could possibly play on the PP.

[Mr.Coffee]

Bad deal for Buffalo. Worth more than a 3rd.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Tkachukwagon

Likely an Ekblad replacement. Good pickup, was kinda hoping Florida would be a landing spot for Gio

Gio has that extra year on his contract, making him pretty hard to move this year.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by dino7c

All these "great deals" for rentals but still only one winner. Does this put them over Tampa in a 7 game series? I don't think so.

No team is likely better than Tampa.

Of course, the best team seldom wins the Stanley Cup.

A short series and the randomness involved virtually guarantees that.


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[1Nite]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

No team is likely better than Tampa.

Of course, the best team seldom wins the Stanley Cup.

A short series and the randomness involved virtually guarantees that.


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Would be funny if the Panthers bounced them out on a bad goal call.

[Sandman]

You could show me all the advanced stats on Montour from Buffalo, and I still would not believe he's a bad player. There's been lots of talk about how playing D under Kruger is no picnic (I know he ain't there anymore), and I would all for rescuing Miller or Risto from that team, now that Montour is gone. There was plenty of games when Monty played in ANA where I really noticed him in a positve way, over guys like Lindholm and Fowler. Too bad we didn't get him.

[Geeoff]

I feel like every player on Buffalo would have bad advanced stats. Buffalo has very few wins, so in an accurate statistical model, their players should have a very low WAR %, no?

Although, on the flip side a lot of these players probably aren't very good or the team would be a lot better than they are.