Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens Traded a First-Round Pick for a 'Fourth-Line Player'
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Eric Macramalla, from TSN, had plenty to say about the trade between the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche involving Alex Newhook.
In his opinion, in this trade, Kent Hughes gave up a first-round pick (and also a second-round pick) for nothing more than a fourth-line player. Ouch.
Speaking on Shaun Starr's podcast, Eric Macramalla had harsh words for Newy.
Alex Newhook is a Fourth-Line Forward for the Montreal Canadiens, According to a TSN Analyst
Do you agree with him?
"Eric Macramalla would put him on a fourth line. In fact, he said on The Shaun Starr Show that he's a fourth-line player."
"Macramalla likes his speed, but he actually thinks his legs are too fast for the rest of his body." - DLC
"Macramalla likes his speed, but he actually thinks his legs are too fast for the rest of his body." - DLC
The analyst added that Newhook is a turnover machine, especially at the worst possible moments, and that he would be far less damaging on a fourth line.
When you think about it, we're talking about a player who actually cost the Canadiens first- and second-round draft picks in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche.
It's not one of Kent Hughes' best trades, though there seemed to be some potential.
I'm speaking in the past tense because I unfortunately no longer believe Newhook can become a solid top-six forward in the National Hockey League.
It's hard to find a role for him because he's not a top-six forward, but he doesn't have the toughness of a fourth-liner either.
And you - do you still believe Newhook can become a regular and effective top-six forward for the Montreal Canadiens?
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