Back in early January, we told you how the CH could be involved in a mega-transaction as Third-Party Brokers. That's right in the middle of what the Minnesota Wild did this weekend in the deal that sent Ryan O'Reilly to Toronto as they withheld 25% of O'Reilly's salary.
However, in hindsight and seeing how the trade market is developing, it's good that Hughes stayed away from this deal.
Indeed, if he wants to trade, at least, Evgeny Dadonov ($5M) and Jonathan Drouin ($5.5M), Kent Hughes will definitely have to retain some salary. The third and final spot available for this aspect could go in a deal involving Sean Monahan ($6.375M) or to tide him over in a last minute deal on March 3rd.
In a recent interview with Sportsnet's Jeff Marek, Kent Hughes made a disappointing statement to the fans. The GM likes the current mix of veterans and youngsters and thinks the vets are capable of taking the young kids to a new level. It seems that it will be quiet until March 3rd...
