Shaun Starr's mock trade would send Dylan Larkin to the Canadiens, with Michael Hage headlining the package going back to the Red Wings.
The Starr and Damico host also included Oliver Kapanen, Adam Engstrom and a first-round pick, according to IceMetrix.
He noted Montreal would need to add or swap another asset for a player to make the cap work.
Montreal says no at this price. A top prospect, two young pieces and a first for a 30-year-old is exactly the kind of overpay that sets a rebuild back years.
It's like selling the family farm to buy one very expensive tractor.
Larkin has 3 points on an $8,700,000 cap hit.
David Pagnotta has reported Montreal has an offer ready that it believes could get it to the finish line or over it.
Shaun Starr from
@StarrandDamico
made his Montreal Canadiens Mock Trade for Dylan Larkin
DET
- Michael Hage
- Oliver Kapanen
- Adam Engstrom
- 1st Round Pick
MTL
- Dylan Larkin
Would need to include or switch another asset for a player for cap purposes*
WHO SAYS NO? ????
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Dylan Larkin mock trade has Canadiens giving up Michael Hage, two young players and a first
Engstrom sits at +2 on an $896,666 cap hit.
Kapanen has yet to play this season after Montreal placed him on injured reserve, according to PuckPedia.
Hage would be the headliner as a prospect, which is exactly why this package gets so expensive.
Marqueur has reported Montreal still isn't on Larkin's list of preferred destinations.
Elliotte Friedman has said the Bell Centre chants didn't hurt Montreal's chances, and the Red Wings center called that building the best atmosphere in hockey.
Marqueur also relayed John Buccigross' claim that a Larkin trade could be announced by Oct. 25.
Shawn Horcoff, meanwhile, has called the situation status quo.
Detroit came into Saturday at 2-3-2, with Alex DeBrincat leading the way at 8 points.
Montreal beat Buffalo 4-3 in overtime on Saturday.
Nick Suzuki came into the night leading the Canadiens with 9 points.
Kirby Dach, already part of Montreal's trade conversation, sits at -4.
Who says no? Montreal should, at least at this price.
Montreal hosts San Jose on Tuesday, while Detroit visits Seattle.
Larkin would make the Canadiens better tomorrow. Whether he makes them better in three years is the question Kent Hughes has to answer.
Would you trade Michael Hage and a first-round pick for Dylan Larkin?
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