You don't want to sign this guy for six years after next season, you want to sign him for five years now. Even if they don’t come to terms with Domi, the Hawks could trade him away for picks or let him go and receive draft capital as compensation. Updated daily with news and features from over 130 writers worldwide. The Montreal Canadiens have traded restricted free agent (RFA) Max Domi and a third-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets for RFA Josh Anderson. Carolina should offer him a contract. Ontario Junior Hockey League. Max Domi has been rumored to be expendable by the Canadiens, as his contract has run out and there are rumors of trading him, instead of keeping him. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices.

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Anderson's problem, of course, is injuries. Either way, this is could be a solid move by both teams if they are able to sign their newly acquired RFA. Max Domi Stats by Elite Prospects | Max Domi Advanced Stats by : Active Contract Signing Team Signing Date October 7, 2020 Signing Status RFA Agent Darren Ferris. Carolina should offer him a contract.

[, On the subject of season resumption, Domi says that while everyone wants to play, no one wants to be in a dangerous position. And they may not even have him for more than a year, depending on whether he wants to test the UFA market should he have a rebound season. Given that he was recently qualified by the Canadiens before being traded, it appears that he saw his value as higher than what they were willing to pay. Tyler Toffoli can add interesting new wrinkles to Canadiens’ power play.

That is not hyperbole, either. So Wadell should offer an 8 year contract. Domi, Poehling, Price not happy with the coach.

There has been a lot of drama between Max Domi and the Montreal Canadiens for what seems like the entire year of 2020. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Anderson will be UFA in a year and we know that power forwards tend not to age well. While Max Domi’s father Tie was an undeniable fan favourite in Toronto, it was Mats Sundin who was Max’s hockey idol. And don't forget neither player is technically signed. If Colombus can work something out and fit Domi under their cap, then they could have that perfect top-six winger to help them take that next step as a franchise. As a defensively sound team that lacked offensive jump at times throughout the 2019-20 season, Domi could immediately slot into their top-six. Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Over the Hill Gang, Pietrangelo, Simmonds & More, Jets Roster Hopefuls for the 2020-21 Season, Ottawa Senators Sign Evgenii Dadonov to Three-Year Contract, Lightning Director of Scouting Al Murray – Drafting a Cup-Winning Core, NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Hurricanes, More. Trading Saad opens up cap space while bringing back a solid player that will fill his role for the team.

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If he's healthy, this spells the end of Joel Armia in the top-6 for the Habs. Max Domi making news here in Montreal. Max Domi played in three leagues over the course of his career. Coming off an injury-filled season, he will likely be demanding a much lower cap-hit than Domi, while potentially being able to play a similar mid-six role in Montreal. The Habs get a big-body winger who can drive the play and who can score. In today’s links, a possible temporary restructure gets hinted at, the details of the Gallagher contract, QMJHL pauses action for all Quebec-based teams, and more. There have been rumours of a buyout and this won't do anything to quell those rumours. © 2020 Dobber Sports Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Jackets now have a true second-line centre. This year did it get kicked ahead to the end of the playoffs? [ NHL.com ] Given a choice, Domi would prefer to play centre from this point forward. Fantasy take: Montreal sends Max Domi to Columbus for Josh Anderson, Fantasy Take: Dadonov is Dadon-off to Ottawa, Fantasy Impact: The Other Vegas Shoe Drops – Nate Schmidt to Vancouver, Fantasy Impact: Pietrangelo Signs Golden Deal With Vegas, Fantasy Impact: The Flyers Sign Erik Gustafsson. My guess is the former, and that doesn't help whatever meager value he had.

I'm a Habs fan and I've watched Domi closely for two years. The Chicago Blackhawks need to cut some salary cap if they want to re-sign a few key players for the future. In return, Saad had 21-goals and 12-assists in 58-games totaling out to 33-points on the season.

They really struggled to score – they barely outscored Anaheim in 2019-20 – and having Domi as the 2C behind Pierre-Luc Dubois gives guys like Gustav Nyquist and Cam Atkinson a playmaking centre that can help them reach prior career highs, or somewhere in the vicinity. [, A look back at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, where big-bodied defenders ruled and the newly-formed KHL scared teams away from Russian players.

Anderson can fill a need right now for relatively cheap, giving Montreal some cap space to go out and make one more big move if they feel that it is necessary.

If he's healthy, Anderson is a threat for 20 goals, 200 shots, and 150 hits. The Montreal Canadiens have traded restricted free agent (RFA) Max Domi and a third-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets for RFA Josh Anderson. Domi will be cheaper than Saad, with every dollar mattering to this team. 2020-2021 2021-2022; Cap Hit: $5,300,000: $5,300,000: RFA… Learn more about them from these League History pages. Brandon Saad. Again, from Evolving Hockey, these are Domi's offensive and defensive impacts from 2016-19: So the question becomes: can Domi get in Tortorella's good graces?