Analyst Reveals What It Would Cost Hughes and the Habs to Acquire a Top-10 Pick in the 2025 Draft
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Observer Marc-Olivier Beaudoin just shared an interesting analysis regarding Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the 2025 draft.
For the first time in a few years, the Canadiens do not initially hold a top-10 pick in the draft.
However, that could all change very quickly with a simple trade.
We know Kent Hughes made a deal last year to move up a few spots in the first round of the NHL Draft (for Michael Hage), and he could certainly do it again this year.
He has the assets to make it happen, and what's more, several experts believe the Canadiens will be active this year.
Whether it's moving up in the draft or trading a pick for an established player, Hughes and Jeff Gorton have plenty of options.
What would it cost Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens to acquire a top-10 pick in the 2025 draft?
After some research, here's Beaudoin's answer:
"For those wondering what it would cost the Canadiens to acquire a top-10 pick, approximately:
MTL gives:
CGY 1st (#16)
PIT 2nd (#41)
MTL 2nd (#49)
ANA gives:
ANA 1st (#10)
ANA 3rd (#91)"
- Marc-Olivier Beaudoin
MTL gives:
CGY 1st (#16)
PIT 2nd (#41)
MTL 2nd (#49)
ANA gives:
ANA 1st (#10)
ANA 3rd (#91)"
- Marc-Olivier Beaudoin
Basically, the Canadiens would need to give up the 41st and 49th overall picks to improve their 16th overall pick by about 6 spots (and Kent Hughes would also pick up a 3rd-rounder in the process).
Would you do it?
Based on previous draft-day trades, that is indeed the typical price to move into the top 10.
Personally, I truly believe it will all depend on the players available.
For example, if the Canadiens' management sees that the 10th overall spot still has a player ranked 5th on their list, then it becomes very appealing to make that trade.
It will definitely be a situation to watch as the draft approaches!
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MAI 6 | 2403 ANSWERS Analyst Reveals What It Would Cost Hughes and the Habs to Acquire a Top-10 Pick in the 2025 Draft Would you trade the 16th, 41st, and 49th overall picks to move up into the top 10 of the first round (while also adding the 91st pick)? | ||
| Yes | 1460 | 60.8 % |
| No | 943 | 39.2 % |
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