How Bergy will save his job...

I am thinking what moves does  Bergy have to make this off-season to save his job. Elementary dear Watson let the most experienced habs blogger give you direction as James Comey would say.
First, you need some quebecois stars to join the team. Yes, the Montreal Canadiens should always have a french flavor. The only stars that may be on the trading bloc are Claude Giroux and Jonathan Drouin. Giroux not technically a quebecois being born in Ontario has had a poor year and could be had for the right price. Tampa has monetary cap issues and Drouin could be let go again if the return is affordable.
  • What do Montreal have to offer? The flyers had originally signed Shea Weber to the contract he presently has and it was subsequently matched by the Predators. I would offer Weber for Giroux and maybe pry loose Shayne Gostisbehere as well. Both flyers have had unproductive years and both are due for a rebound. Giroux is only 29 and Gostisbehere had a sophomore jinx last year. Clearly with a goalie like Carey Price,  Gostisbehere's stats can only improve. The habs may have to throw in a Beaulieu to get it done.

  • For Drouin, the habs have to offer Galchenyuk as a minimum and probably add somebody like Gallagher. Drouin has at times dazzled especially in the playoffs, but he is inconsistent a little like Chucky. I doubt Tampa will move Drouin unless they figure they can sign Chucky to a cheaper contract. 

  • If Bergy wants to win now as he has claimed, then I would also try and sign Kevin Shattenkirk. No he is not as good as Weber but still  he is younger and probably cheaper. Shattenkirk and Petry would be a decent right hand defensive duo. 
  • The emphasis will be on Carey Price holding the fort as Montreal becomes more offensive with the likes of Giroux and Drouin.
  • I would also trade Sergachev if we get in return an already established young defenceman. The names of Colton Pareyko and Jacob Trouba come to mind.
Bergy this is your last hope. For once, will you listen...

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