Insider Pierre LeBrun Shares New Update on the Predators' Acquisition of Justin Barron
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Pierre LeBrun has news on what is likely Kent Hughes and the Canadiens' best move this season.
Many agree that the trade allowing the Montreal Canadiens to acquire Alexandre Carrier in exchange for Justin Barron is indeed Kent Hughes' biggest move this season.
Since this acquisition, the Habs' defensive lineup has significantly stabilized.
Every defenseman has found their place in the rotation, benefiting the entire organization, as evidenced by the team's recent results.
Meanwhile, Justin Barron appears to be struggling to adapt to his new team.
According to Alex Daugherty, a journalist covering the Predators for the daily The Tennessean, the former Habs defenseman's play has been hard to watch.
«In the last two games, he was just lost,» he observed.
At one point, he initiated an offensive rush with two forwards behind him, and you could see that Roman Josi was frustrated.
That's his job, not Barron's.»
- Alex Daugherty
At one point, he initiated an offensive rush with two forwards behind him, and you could see that Roman Josi was frustrated.
That's his job, not Barron's.»
- Alex Daugherty
Given Carrier's performances with the Canadiens compared to Barron's struggles with the Predators, it's easy to declare this a steal for Kent Hughes.
Pierre LeBrun Reveals Justin Barron Was Long on Barry Trotz's Radar
In a recent episode of his podcast Radar, the excellent Pierre LeBrun revisited this trade.
He revealed that Predators GM Barry Trotz had been eyeing Justin Barron for nearly 12 months.
This is a very intriguing new piece of information.
According to the hockey insider, Barron's struggles with the Canadiens this season did not deter Trotz.
The organization remains confident that, with time, they can develop him and help him maximize his potential.
LeBrun reminds us that the Predators have a strong reputation for developing defensemen, and the plan with Barron is to continue along those lines.
The trade also had a salary cap component, as Trotz saved a significant amount of money.
The GM even told the journalist that he expects to be aggressive again this summer in acquiring new players.
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JANVIER 12 | 2577 ANSWERS Insider Pierre LeBrun Shares New Update on the Predators' Acquisition of Justin Barron Do you believe that the Justin Barron for Alexandre Carrier trade is Kent Hughes' biggest steal? | ||
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