Kent Hughes reportedly turned down a trade because of Oliver Kapanen
Since the serious injury suffered by forward Patrik Laine, many are wondering what Kent Hughes will do to replace him in the top-6.
Will he turn to the trade market? Will he try to acquire another forward? Well, for the moment, all indications suggest that the answer is no.
In my opinion, the last time a Canadiens GM made a "panic" trade was when Marc Bergevin acquired Christian Dvorak from the Arizona Coyotes, immediately after Jesperi Kotkaniemi accepted an offer sheet.
Let's just say it wasn't the best trade of Marc Bergevin's career. Panic trades are rarely beneficial.
Kent Hughes does not feel obliged to make a trade to replace Patrik Laine until the holidays
Instead of turning to the trade market, Kent Hughes seems ready to turn immediately to Oliver Kapanen.
Wow, we love it.
If Kapanen weren't available, perhaps Hughes would have been more active in seeking a trade, but due to the emergence of the 21-year-old forward, the management can certainly afford to turn their backs on the trade market (at least for now).
Some trade options were on the table, but Oliver Kapanen allows the Kent Hughes/Jeff Gorton duo to turn away from them.
- Via the TVA Sports article
That's good news.
- Via the TVA Sports article
So, this will be a story to watch in the coming days, but don't expect to see Kapanen back in Sweden anytime soon.
Credit: RG
Report: «Canadiens Will Bank On Youth» To Fill Injury Holes
Source: TVA Sports
Le CH miserait sur Kapanen avant un échange
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OCTOBRE 4 | 848 ANSWERS Kent Hughes reportedly turned down a trade because of Oliver Kapanen Do you think Kent Hughes should make a trade to temporarily replace Patrik Laine? | ||
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