Potential trade imminent with the Habs, according to a source connected to the NHL: three players targeted
PUBLICATION
Jeff Drouin
September 19, 2022 (2:43 PM)
According to reports from Marco D'Amico (Montreal Hockey Now), general manager Kent Hughes is reportedly back on his phone.
In particular, he's reportedly been receiving several calls, over the past few days, according to a "well-connected source in the National Hockey League," and a trade really seems imminent.
See the exact passage:
"According to a well-connected NHL source, the Canadiens are looking to move some of their surplus forwards right now, but general managers aren't ready to start officially moving pieces of their roster yet, not until they have a clearer picture of their players in training camp." - Marco D'Amico
So there could be some basis for negotiations, or basis for trades in place, but the outcome of the various training camps could have an impact on a possible imminent final trade involving the Montreal Canadiens.
"It's only a matter of time before things start moving (in Montreal). They say there's really been a surge of activity (in the trade market) in the last few days. Hughes is reportedly working very hard right now, according to a well-placed NHL executive, to find a deal." - Marco D'Amico
Hughes is focused on freeing up space under the salary cap, and trading a forward.
If the CH is able to free up $2 million before the season starts, then it would be possible to move Carey Price from the off-season LTIR to the regular season LTIR, and that would give Hughes a lot more flexibility.
Not surprisingly, Kent Hughes wants to move a forward, in order to get a defenseman, preferably right-handed, and possibly a veteran to come in and mentor the youngsters.
The names that would be on the trade market are: Mike Hoffman, Joel Armia and, to a lesser extent, Christan Dvorak (again according to D'Amico).
We'll have to watch closely over the next few days, but we shouldn't be surprised if a forward is traded soon, especially before the season starts, to free up that famous $2M.
For more details:
POLL |
Which one do you think should be traded first? |
Armia | 98 | 18.4 % |
Dvorak | 105 | 19.7 % |
Hoffman | 329 | 61.8 % |
List of polls |
|
56 minutes ago | By MarcO Teams Have Contacted the Canadiens Regarding a Potential Arber Xhekaj Trade, per Sources |
|
3 hours ago | By MarcO Martin St-Louis Refuses to Answer Journalist's Question After Embarrassing Loss to Rangers |
|
4 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Martin St-Louis Will Resign as Head Coach of the Montreal Canadiens by Mutual Agreement, According to JiC |
|
6 hours ago | By Elias Adaime The Canadiens Are Giving Everyone Off Tomorrow, a Decision Confirmed by Habs Management |
|
8 hours ago | By Elias Adaime We have some action on NHL waivers as the Montreal Canadiens have one of the top priorities for Conor Sheary |
|
9 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Arber Xhekaj just sent a message to Martin St-Louis and a big invitation to Jacob Trouba |
|
11 hours ago | By Elias Adaime Embarrassing Scene as Trouba Hides Behind Referee, Proving He Would be Afraid of Arber Xhekaj |
|
12 hours ago | By Elias Adaime NHL Announces Jacob Trouba Will Not Be Suspended as Montreal Canadiens File a Request |
Previously on HabsFanatics