Canadiens' Hunt for a Second-Line Center Takes a New Twist: New Team Enters the Mix
The acquisition of a second-line center has been the number-one topic of discussion for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.
That said, just days before the start of the 2025-26 regular season, the Canadiens still haven't managed to land that elusive second-line center, and the situation is becoming increasingly complicated.
As mentioned by TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie, a new name has just entered the mix for the acquisition of a second-line center.
Injury suffered by Aleksander Barkov: A new team enters the mix for a second-line center according to Renaud Lavoie
Indeed, following the major announcement that dropped regarding Barkov, general manager Bill Zito has now also gotten to work seriously to acquire a top-six center.
This really throws a wrench in the plans for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.
That said, the good news is that Kirby Dach seems to be having a strong training camp, so the search for a second center may be a little less urgent for now.
All of that could change very quickly once the season begins, but still..
We'll have to keep an eye on what happens with Pavel Zacha and the Boston Bruins:
As for the Florida Panthers, a name like Evgeni Malkin could become very intriguing while waiting for Barkov's return to action.
Could all this also have an impact on the Sidney Crosby situation?
More to come..
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