Should Montreal Canadiens trade Kaiden Guhle for big return? | NHL Free Agent Frenzy | Habs mailbag (1335)

What will the Montreal Canadiens do to shore up their team as the NHL Entry Draft nears? We dissect the upcoming trades and the NHL free agency period, especially as the salary cap is set to rise, analyzing potential "silly" signings and their impact on the league. We explore the Habs’ offseason strategy, praising the patient approach of Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes. Key topics include goalie development, roster management, and a fascinating trade value comparison between Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook. Plus, the hosts react to a proposed new trophy for the biggest playoff failure - will your team make the cut?

0:00 Intro: Free agency and silly season ahead
5:59 Canadiens unlikely to make big free agent moves
11:38 Mailbag: Trading Guhle for 3rd overall pick?
15:00 Goalie options: Veteran backup or develop prospects?
21:08 Contest: Win signed Canadiens player photos
24:26 Should Canadiens be sellers this offseason?
29:11 Trivia question and social media information

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