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Promising Young Center Personally Challenges Kent Hughes and the Canadiens to Trade for Him


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Elias Edmonson
June 10, 2025  (1:28)
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We know that Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens' biggest need right now is to acquire a strong center.

We're obviously talking about a second-line center, someone to round out the top six behind Nick Suzuki-especially to play alongside rising star Ivan Demidov.
And on that note, promising young center Caleb Desnoyers just sent a major message to the Canadiens.
It's rare to see something like this-and we love it!

Caleb Desnoyers personally proposes a trade to Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens to acquire him

It's expected that he'll be selected in the top 5 of the 2025 Draft, and as we know, the Canadiens' first pick (for now) is at 16th overall.
So what does Desnoyers think about that?
Should the Canadiens move up to draft you?

"If they want to win, yes.

I win everywhere I go, so.. they should do it," said the Moncton Wildcats' star center, with a confidence that could shatter glass.

With the Canadiens holding the 16th and 17th picks, the message has been sent.

You want me?

Make your move into the top 5-you won't regret it."

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We're loving this!
This kind of thing is rare-but it's refreshing, and it'll definitely spark the curiosity of Canadiens management.
Will we see a bold move from the Habs at the draft table in two weeks?
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Promising Young Center Personally Challenges Kent Hughes and the Canadiens to Trade for Him

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