Golden Knights Reportedly Offering 6-Foot-3 Defenseman to Canadiens Practically for Free
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This is exactly what the experts predicted, and it appears to be coming true for the NHL trade market.
Even though July 1st is well behind us, there's still action on the market!
Notably, in the past few hours, the well-known David Pagnotta reported that the Vegas Golden Knights are trying to find a new home for 6-foot-3 defenseman Ben Hutton.
He could be a nice backup option for Kent Hughes if restricted free agent Jayden Struble ends up leaving this summer.
The Vegas Golden Knights are offering Ben Hutton almost for free in a trade
This is definitely a possibility to keep in mind for the Montreal Canadiens.
David Pagnotta: "Vegas is trying to find a new home for defenceman Ben Hutton"
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And the asking price would indeed be extremely reasonable - if not downright negligible.
Ben Hutton, 32 years old, is a 6-foot-3, 209-pound left-handed defenseman who began his career with the Vancouver Canucks.
He has been with the Vegas Golden Knights since 2021, though injuries have significantly slowed him down in recent years.
Over his NHL career, Hutton has recorded 124 points in 520 games, including 24 goals. He notably posted 25 points in 75 games during his rookie season.
He earns $975,000 per year through 2026 - so for one more season.
This is a situation to monitor in the coming hours.
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JUILLET 7 | 1974 ANSWERS Golden Knights Reportedly Offering 6-Foot-3 Defenseman to Canadiens Practically for Free Would you trade a 6th-round pick for Ben Hutton? | ||
| Yes | 971 | 49.2 % |
| No | 1003 | 50.8 % |
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