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Canadiens Urged to Trade for Evgeni Malkin to Play With Demidov if Plan A Fails, Suggests Tony Marinaro
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If Kent Hughes' plan to bring in a second-line center for the Canadiens doesn't work out as expected, there might be another option.
That said, it appears a rebuild is being considered in Pittsburgh, and if Malkin were to become available, the Canadiens should take a shot.
At least, that's what Tony Marinaro said during his appearance on JiC on TVA Sports.
He sees Malkin as an excellent Plan B if the Canadiens run out of solutions to find a second center.
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Here's exactly what he had to say on the matter:
"He's a big center [...] and even at his age.. Is Kirby Dach better than him?
No.
Is Alex Newhook better than him?
No.
Who is Ivan Demidov's childhood idol?" he asked.
In a perfect world, the Canadiens would like to get a center in his prime, 26-27 years old.
But if Plan A doesn't work, would you say no to Malkin?
Given his age, you can't ask for the moon here.
He'd be a solid Plan B."
- Tony Marinaro
No.
Is Alex Newhook better than him?
No.
Who is Ivan Demidov's childhood idol?" he asked.
In a perfect world, the Canadiens would like to get a center in his prime, 26-27 years old.
But if Plan A doesn't work, would you say no to Malkin?
Given his age, you can't ask for the moon here.
He'd be a solid Plan B."
- Tony Marinaro
Even though the 38-year-old veteran no longer produces like he did in his prime, his 50 points in 68 games would have made him the Canadiens' fourth-highest scorer in 2024-2025.
Do you like this trade idea?
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| Yes, as a plan B for a year or two | 2228 | 55.4 % |
| No | 1797 | 44.6 % |
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