The forward Tanner Jeannot has just been linked to Kent Hughes and the Canadiens via transaction, known notably for his fight against Arber Xhekaj.
Jeannot is also recognized by fans as the one who was traded for five draft picks!
At the NHL trade deadline in 2023, he was indeed traded from the Nashville Predators to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a first-round pick (2025), a second-round pick (2024), a third-round pick (2023), a fourth-round pick (2023), a fifth-round pick (2023), and prospect Cal Foote.
All that for a tough and hard-working player who only amassed 14 points in 55 games this season.
Now that the Tampa Bay Lightning is tight with its salary cap, the reputable Elliotte Friedman has just reported that Jeannot is available for a trade.
Tanner Jeannot linked to Kent Hughes and the Canadiens by Tony Marinaro
The analyst indeed believes that the Habs should acquire Jeannot, who earns 2.665 million dollars for another season.
"Tampa Bay needs to free up money to sign, notably, Steven Stamkos. Tony thinks the Canadiens might be interested in Tanner Jeannot because he fits exactly what the team needs. Agree or not?"
- BPM Sports
He indeed believes that the Canadiens need a player like Tanner Jeannot, who is not the most elegant but could quickly become a fan favorite in Montreal.
Jeannot, 27 years old, 6 feet 2 inches, and 220 pounds, has amassed 14 points and 75 penalty minutes in 55 games this season in Tampa.
