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Jonathan Marchessault to the Montreal Canadiens? 🚨 The trade talk is heating up — but does it actually make sense? On today’s show, Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico break down why Marchessault is NOT the right fit for the Habs, despite the growing buzz around his name.
We dive into contract term, age, cap implications, and how (or if) Marchessault aligns with the Canadiens’ rebuild and long-term vision under Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton. Is this a win-now move that contradicts the timeline? Would it block younger players? Or is this just another case of name recognition driving bad trade logic?
We separate noise from reality, analyze Montreal’s real needs, and explain why this rumored fit doesn’t add up for the Canadiens right now.
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• Would YOU trade for Jonathan Marchessault?
• Are the Habs better off staying patient?
• What type of player should Montreal target instead?
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22 Comments
Crosby or bust!
It’s Marches-NO! for me. Small guy. Need a skilled banger with some size and swagger to help Line 1. (Good luck!)
Need big mean wingers
Big mean defensmen
Vilardi who comes from Kingston. Maybe want to get closer to home.
Besides maybe McCann, I’m not sure the Kraken have anyone that they would be willing to part with that provide an upgrade.
Move Bolduc to Sazuki line ….
Giving LaFrenierre a new start out of the Rangers would worthy gamble in my opinion.
Marchessault is BIG NO. Like Marco said: he went for the money then stay there!! Couldn’t agree more
play laine on the 4th line with gallagher lollll
Dach should be back soon and would do great on Suzuki's line.
Montreal needs to stay far away from JM and that horrible contract
I agree Shaun, Laine is not a fit unfortunately.
Stay there!!! There you go Marco 🙂
If Columbus keeps slipping down the standings, would it be worthwhile to over pay for a player like Kirill Marchenko? He fits the mold they are looking for, and is young enough that moving considerable assets for him could be worth it.
Great show!!!
marchesso i would not trade for sorry!
Ilya Mikheyev from Chicago? Roy + a 2027 5th that upgrades to a 4th if Mikheyev hits 15 goals this season or plays at least half of MTL’s playoff games is the maximum I’d pay. Anything more is an overpay for a 31-year-old role winger (who could briefly slot next to Suzuki and Caufield). Anything less for Chicago, though, and they’re selling too low.
No to Marchessault … Don't like his age, production, cap hit and term left on his contract … Too risky, completely agree with Marco's perspective.
63 in laval
Let's hope Buffalo loses their next 9 games and make Tuch available. Otherwise, they will try and sign him long term as a UFA next summer if he doesn't sign with the Sabres, no doubt.
If we get March it better be another small player going the other way send newhook there