Canadiens Defenseman Emerging as Trade Chip at Training Camp, Journalist Suggests
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The Montreal Canadiens' training camp has just begun, and there will be some interesting battles to watch among certain prospects hoping to earn a spot.
This will be particularly true on defense, as several young blueliners in the organization will try to convince the Canadiens' management that they belong in the NHL.
Among them is Swedish defenseman Adam Engstrom.
He had an excellent first season in North America with the Laval Rocket in 2024-2025, but because of the congestion on the Canadiens' blue line, Kent Hughes may have to make some decisions.
Adam Engstrom involved in a trade to bring in offensive reinforcements?
Hughes could indeed take advantage of the situation by using Engstrom as trade currency if he were to have a strong training camp.
At least that's what journalist Marc-Antoine Godin stated during the first episode of the new season of Tellement Hockey on Radio-Canada.
"He could generate interest from other teams across the NHL."
- Marc Antoine Godin
- Marc Antoine Godin
In particular, teams out West come to mind, such as the Anaheim Ducks, who have had discussions on multiple occasions with Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens about a possible trade.
A bit like what happened with Jordan Harris last year, the Canadiens' general manager could take advantage of the surplus of defensemen in Montreal to improve his team in the short term.
A third-round pick of the Canadiens in 2022, Adam Engstrom recorded 27 points in 66 games with the Laval Rocket and was one of the team's best defensemen during the playoffs.
He was a big contributor to his team's success in reaching the semifinals, and it will be very interesting to follow him during training camp.
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