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I guess if Plekanec and Jagr need to be reunited, Montreal would be better off trading for Jagr. That wouldn't happen. But it's more likely to happen han the OP.
I think desharnais would offset a lot for benn, subban would make up the difference and solidify their d , some may think the first would be a lottery pick, kristo is gravy for them for the habs a line of benn centering patches and cole would be hard to stop and the young olekisiak teamed with tinordi down the road would be a solid shutdown pair
It's going to take a lot more then that to acquire Benn, but now with Gainey back in Dallas maybe he wants to take a shot at giving Gomez another chance
It's going to take a lot more then that to acquire Benn, but now with Gainey back in Dallas maybe he wants to take a shot at giving Gomez another chance
It's not just you, but why do Habs' fans think that Gainey is our GM? That job belongs to Joe Niewuendyk.
here's my best shot in the "re-united and it feels so good" theme... assuming there is hockey this year (1/2 season)
To Dallas:
Plekanec
Kaberle
To Mtl:
Morrow
Robidas
M.Fraser
conditional pick (1st if Stars make playoffs, 2nd if they don't)
Plekanec > 1/2 season of Morrow, Fraser, pick
Kaberle < Robidas
Dallas gets two Czech-mates (sorry, couldn't resist) of Jagr, more importantly they upgrade at C & add a PP skilled dman to their league-worst PP. Plekanec's 2-way game gives them much better top-9 line combo options "shielding" Roy/Benn from tough minutes vs opposition top lines without sacrificing top-9 scoring. Possibly a strong mentor for top-prospect Faska as well.
Montreal gets 2 players who fit the style of play/attitude the new leadership is trying to instill. Losing Plekanec is a huge blow, but with Galchenyuk likely NHL-ready next year, Eller ready for an expanded role, and Gomez still around, they can manage at C, short term. Also add a quality prospect & pick while creating 2M$ in cap space (in theory)
One year ago I heard that Jagr prefers to play with right-handed centers like Giroux or Briere more than left-handed Crosby, Malkin, Datsyuk or Zetterberg.
So I don't think this re-uniting with left-handed Plekanec would work for him.
Nieuwendyk had actually been looking to trade Ribeiro as much as a year and a half ago, before Gainey rejoined the team.
Perhaps you would know more then me being in Dallas and following the Stars but for us it was just weird that he came on board and the 1st thing was they traded Ribs.
