As Kent Hughes said at his first official press briefing, there will be changes. When we think of the word «change», we think of trade.
Number 8 has been in demand for a few weeks in the NHL, so it should come as no surprise if the NHL takes action in the coming weeks. With a potential return that would include a first-round pick, it would become very interesting for the Habs to send the robust defenseman under other skies.
Some aspiring teams will look to add strength, leadership and consistency to their blue line in preparation for the playoffs. Ben Chiarot is the kind of player who raises his game a notch during important moments, so in my opinion, its value is priceless.
