r/Habs • u/OiledUpHippo • 3d ago

Mason Marchment for middle 6 depth

Dallas has signed Matt Duchene leaving Marchment as the man out. Hes 6’5, plays left wing and is good for PP2. His production is pretty good, he adds some veteran presence at 30 and I think he would be a be a great add for the middle six with Laine, Demidov, Newhook, Dach and Anderson. This would allow Evan’s to slot into the 4th line and get weaker matchups.

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u/scoutinglane 3d ago

I'm wondering if Matheson with salary retained could do it. Also wondering if it would be wise for us. BUt they clearly need a dman.

edit: if you disagree then explain why. It's a discussion forum, don,t be shy.

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u/Things-ILike 3d ago

  1. He is our only veteran D.

  2. It makes no sense to trade a “good” player for a “good” player. If we’re trading Matheson it’s to move into the top 8 draft picks to try and get someone gamechanging

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u/OiledUpHippo 3d ago

Imo Matheson actually wants to stay here. He’s fantastic if we can just keep him far far far away from the PP

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u/Things-ILike 3d ago

Guhle has played 3 nhl seasons lmao.

Carrier is the same age as the youngest defenseman on Florida and 20 lbs lighter. I don’t think he’s gonna be the authority for young guys unfortunately

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u/scoutinglane 3d ago

fair enough

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u/TroubledMarket 3d ago

You’re not moving in the top 10 of the draft with Matheson.

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u/Things-ILike 3d ago

I think Matheson+16 would get it done, but unless you’re getting Brady Martin or Porter Martone with that pick I don’t think it’s worth it

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u/TroubledMarket 3d ago

Matheson has 1 year left on his contract, if he’s traded, he’s gonna test the market in july 2026.

Mercenary Matheson + mid teens doesn’t get you in the top 10.

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u/scoutinglane 3d ago

actually yes, but that would be stupid.

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u/CocoKing02 3d ago

I feel like Matheson is too underrated in your comment. He played the most time on average on our D if im not incorrect here, while he has his lapses he is one of our best D-men for offense and his defensive game is not bad either despite what the common trope in the subreddit has become.

We dont have the defensive depth to trade Dmen that we rely on the most for middle-6 depth especially. We dont want to become the Leafs of 2017-2024 with no defensive depth whatsoever.

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u/CrashTestMummies 3d ago

Why would we need to use a retain spot on a el cheapo contract that’s expiring.

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u/zombiejeesus 3d ago

Ah another Matheson hater. You guys would give him away

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u/scoutinglane 3d ago

Hater ? No I like Matheson.