A blockbuster trade proposal involving Arber Xhekaj has just been made public
While major sources, such as Pierre LeBrun, have confirmed Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton's interest in Martin Necas, a trade offer involving Arber Xhekaj is causing a stir.
Most Montreal Canadiens fans believe that Xhekaj should absolutely not be traded, but nevertheless, here is an excerpt from Jean-Charles Lajoie's latest text for TVA Sports.
«In my opinion, there is no doubt that it will be Necas for Xhekaj just as it was Romanov for Dach two years ago. Xhekaj and a draft pick, ideally the first one of the Habs in the second round, but I wouldn't be at all shocked if it was the famous first pick from the Jets obtained in the Sean Monahan trade.»
- Jean-Charles Lajoie He knows very well that losing Xhekaj will hurt, but he also insists that you cannot acquire a Martin Necas with a Jordan Harris.
A trade involving Martin Necas and Arber Xhekaj between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes: Jean-Charles Lajoie's proposal
Il faudra donner Arber Xhekaj pour avoir Martin Necas.
And you, would you make this trade?
«In my opinion, [Martin Necas] is far superior to Alex Newhook and I assume the combo with Kirby Dach would be perfect, especially since if Dach were not to play all the games next season, Necas would become a high-level insurance policy to make up for the absence of the young center who has so far been either very fragile, very unlucky, or a bit of both, to be continued»
- Jean-Charles Lajoie Martin Necas, 25 years old, who can play as a center or as a winger, is a 2017 first-round pick. He accumulated 53 points in 77 games this season (9 points in 11 playoff games) and had 71 points last season.
Would you go as far as trading an Arber Xhekaj to get Necas?
Read JiC's full text, right here.
POLL |
Would you trade Arber Xhekaj and a 2024 2nd round pick for Martin Necas? |
Yes | 332 | 29.6 % |
No | 789 | 70.4 % |
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