Of course, the Habs could always use off-season LTIR as they have the past few seasons, but for in-season LTIR reasons, they'd rather not. But if no deal can be found (and I'm sure he's looking) that's the route they will go again.
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It would be preferable if they could start the season without being in LTIR. And it could happen. I just don’t think it’ll happen this week. But what do I know 😂. Only Hughes and Gorton know for sure.
aug 31, 2025, 3:25 pm • 1 0 • view
If the cost to move the contract is a third round pick or if they have to take back a lesser expiring contract, no problems with that.
aug 31, 2025, 3:29 pm • 1 0 • view
Absolutely 💯 % agree with you on this. Although taking in a contract would go against trying to get as low under the cap as possible
aug 31, 2025, 3:32 pm • 1 0 • view
I don't think they need to get as under as possible, just to the start of the season without having to use off-season LTIR. Depending on whom they take back, they could make a second trade for futures or waive them and save $1M putting them in the minors.
aug 31, 2025, 4:04 pm • 1 0 • view
Sounds very logical to me. I hadn’t thought about that angle.
aug 31, 2025, 4:07 pm • 1 0 • view
Quite sure a deal is in place already...
aug 31, 2025, 3:10 pm • 1 0 • view