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Would a Domi-Ehlers Trade Make Sense for Both the Habs and the Jets?

By Sebastian High

MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 01: Max Domi #13 of the Montreal Canadiens reacts after scoring a goal in the third period against the Washington Capitals during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on November 1, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Washington Capitals 6-4. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 01: Max Domi #13 of the Montreal Canadiens reacts after scoring a goal in the third period against the Washington Capitals during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on November 1, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Washington Capitals 6-4. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /
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Montreal Canadiens, Max Domi, Nikolaj Ehlers
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 21: Nikolaj Ehlers Montreal Canadiens Max Domi (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

A fair few potential trading partners for the Canadiens come to mind, since a dynamic, offensive centreman is a desirable asset. While teams such as the Buffalo Sabres and Calgary Flames could be very interested, I believe the best fit would be the Winnipeg Jets.

Winnipeg needs a second-line centre, with Bryan Little’s NHL future filled with question marks. Winnipeg is also a team that plays a high-octane offensive game, scoring many of their goals off the rush, which is Max Domi’s bread and butter. On the flip side, Montreal needs scoring wingers, which the Jets have. Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor aren’t going anywhere, but, according to Frank Seravalli of TSN, Patrik Laine and Nikolaj Ehlers may both be available.

There is no doubt that Laine is the more glamourous option, but his infamous inconsistency and his price tag make Ehlers a potentially more attractive option. Especially in Montreal, where inconsistent producers get torn to shreds by the media and the fanbase alike, Max Pacioretty, Alex Galchenyuk, and Jonathan Drouin have all experienced this particular wrath.

Winnipeg also makes for a sensible trade partner because they are extremely shallow on the right side of the defence, both in terms of their prospect pool and their current roster; and Montreal has Noah Juulsen and Cale Fleury, who will be fighting Victor Mete and Alexander Romanov for roster spots this upcoming season. At least one of the two right defenders will not crack the lineup, making one of them an expendable asset.

It would also be interesting to see Domi traded to the city of his birth, though he grew up in Toronto.

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