Elliotte Friedman Reports Kent Hughes Working on a Trade Involving a Big, Rugged Forward
During his appearance on Hockey Night in Canada tonight, well-respected insider Elliotte Friedman revealed new information.
Not only is Kent Hughes working to acquire a top-four right-handed defenseman, but he's also pursuing a trade involving a rugged forward.
Developments on the Montreal Canadiens and the NHL Trade Market
Simply put, Hughes is looking to bring in a forward "with grit."
Here's his exact statement.
«Elliotte Friedman on the Canadiens:
They're looking for a forward, especially someone with an edge... They're also telling teams they won't do anything that interferes with their long-term roster planning after this season.
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«Friedman on Headlines says that not only are the Canadiens looking for defensive help, but they're also looking for a forward with grit, though they won't make a deal that interferes with their long-term plan.»
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There's a lot of smoke here, especially coming from reliable sources, about the possibility of a Canadiens trade in the near future.
Clearly, Kent Hughes is active, and it's evident that he's working on something, which is very intriguing.
Without necessarily saying these players are targets or available, Friedman seems to suggest that the Canadiens are aiming for a forward like Alex Tuch or Tom Wilson, a player who is skilled, rugged, and fierce.
A situation to watch closely
POLL |
OCTOBRE 26 | 1189 ANSWERS Elliotte Friedman Reports Kent Hughes Working on a Trade Involving a Big, Rugged Forward What should Hughes go after first? |
A top 4 defenseman | 279 | 23.5 % |
A forward with grit | 910 | 76.5 % |
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