Kent Hughes Expected to Make Another Big Trade Following Carey Price Deal
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Now that the Carey Price situation seems to be settled, the focus shifts to this second trade that could be announced by the Canadiens.
For the past few days, numerous sources and insiders have been extremely clear:
Today, all of this is becoming clearer and clearer.
We have an update on this second trade that could be announced by the Montreal Canadiens, immediately after moving Carey Price
The excellent Marco D'Amico has just made it clear.. The Price contract trade will immediately open the door to another deal.
"The Canadiens are trading Price's contract to open themselves to the possibility of another trade."
Timing on that is TBD.
- Marco D'Amico
Timing on that is TBD.
- Marco D'Amico
Here's another striking statement in that regard:
"With his signing bonus paid, sources expect the Habs to move Carey Price's contract, freeing cap space for potential in-season trades."
- NHL source (Via D'Amico)
- NHL source (Via D'Amico)
This is all extremely exciting.
Things are about to start moving. Finally!
In addition to D'Amico's comments and his NHL sources, Jean-Charles Lajoie (TVA Sports) added this:
"Kent Hughes would be willing to part with draft picks, including first-rounders, in order to add a natural center to his roster.
A complex but efficient deal-the kind the GM likes-appears to be taking shape.
The Western Conference is one to watch"
A complex but efficient deal-the kind the GM likes-appears to be taking shape.
The Western Conference is one to watch"
So, we learn several interesting things here about this second trade to watch closely, immediately after the one involving Carey Price:
Kent Hughes would be willing to trade picks, including first-rounders, to acquire "a natural center."
It would be quite a complex transaction.
The Western Conference is the one to watch-so names like Mason McTavish and Jared McCann immediately come to mind.
Jared McCann, age 29, is a 6-foot-1, 191-pound forward who recorded 61 points in 82 games last season.
He scored 29 and 40 goals in the two previous campaigns He's really excellent.
McCann is signed through 2027 and makes $5 million per year, which is truly a bargain for him!
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