As the 2023 National Hockey League Draft approaches, more and more intriguing information is being revealed.
Information leaks are increasing, and we love it.
Kent Hughes would have just imposed a major condition before accepting an offer for Dubois
There is notably the excellent journalist Eric Engels, who covers the Montreal Canadiens' activities for the Sportsnet network, who just revealed that there would be a condition, or an interesting caveat to the acquisition of Pierre-Luc Dubois by the Montreal Canadiens.
Either Carlsson/Smith or Dubois?
We could see the Canadiens more aggressively attempting to acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois if they are unable to move up in the draft to secure Leo Carlsson or Will Smith. - Engels
Sources seem to have indicated to the journalist that it will be either the trade to advance to the #2, #3 or #4 overall picks, or the trade for Dubois.
It seems that the likelihood of the Canadiens trading for Pierre-Luc Dubois could depend on their ability to advance their #5 pick in the draft to select Leo Carlsson or Will Smith.