Except for 1 team, I generally cheer for Cdn squads vs their US counterparts. Edm has to start aggressively trying to win/compete hard now; whereas Mtl should blow it up, like the Coil, Fleas(3, 4 yrs back) & more recently, Sens, have done. Exciting prospects(extra picks) is one way to keep fans interested. Bergevin's gambles/contracts are now blowing up in his face. Make these kinda' deals(below), & PUNT the guy back to some privileged US market.
HABS: Weber(retain 1 mill x forever), Max Domi, Armia Cap hit: about 12.5 million
EDM: Ryan Hannibal-Hopkins, Larsson, Gagner, Evan Bouchard cap: 13.2 million
2020 2nd, 2021 2nd(change to 1st, if RNH walks to UFA status)
Mtl can turn this into 3 1st's & 2 2nds, if they flip the two good players acquired. It's time for them to bite the bullet, & go all-in on a proper rebuild. Also this yr's roster will sink into bottom-5 range, for the ballyhooed 2020 draft in their barn.
Coilers would be somewhat terrifying, adding this vet D & depth-scoring. Imagine their PP?!
Neal - McDavid - Drai
Klefbomber - Weber ..that would be ugly