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Big scoop from Pierre Lebrun on a trade negotiated between the Canadiens and Predators

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Elias Adaime
September 17, 2024  (10:02)
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Renowned insider Pierre LeBrun, from TSN, has just revealed a big scoop involving Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.

A major trade was indeed negotiated between Hughes (Canadiens) and Barry Trotz (Nashville Predators), and it involved young goaltender Yaroslav Askarov.

In fact, the Canadiens were among the 5 finalist teams to acquire Askarov.

Pierre LeBrun confirms that Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton were serious: they were genuinely in the running to acquire Yaroslav Askarov via trade

However, Askarov was ultimately sent to the San Jose Sharks.

In return, Nashville received 19-year-old forward David Edstrom, goaltender Magnus Chrona, and a conditional first-round pick in 2025.

An equivalent offer from the Canadiens, or even a higher one (if Kent Hughes had absolutely wanted to win the bidding), would likely have looked like this:

Owen Beck + Cayden Primeau + the 2025 first-round pick from the Flames/Panthers.

In short, according to what Pierre LeBrun has learned from very reliable NHL sources, the Canadiens were indeed among the five teams that had discussions with the Predators about Yaroslav Askarov.

«Last month, the San Jose Sharks outbid four main competitors to acquire Yaroslav Askarov: the Carolina Hurricanes, the Montreal Canadiens, the Colorado Avalanche, and the Philadelphia Flyers.»

- Pierre LeBrun

This proves that, even after acquiring Patrik Laine, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are still active in the trade market.

It also shows that they seem to be looking for another goaltender, especially if a good young one becomes available.

If a Spencer Knight or Devon Levi ever becomes available, we can expect the Canadiens to make a call and show interest.

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Big scoop from Pierre Lebrun on a trade negotiated between the Canadiens and Predators

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