His name has been heavily linked to the Habs over the past few days, but nothing has materialized yet.
However, it's far from over.
See the exact post.
Subsequently, more concrete names were mentioned.
The first-round pick is the one the Canadiens received, along with Sean Monahan, in the August 2022 trade with the Calgary Flames (in exchange for future considerations).
So, it's a first-round pick Kent Hughes acquired literally for free.
This could definitely be an interesting avenue to get their hands on the very talented McGroarty.
However, in the case of Logan Mailloux, I wouldn't trade him.
McGroarty, 20, is a 14th overall pick in 2022 (first round). He is a 6-foot-1, 200-pound forward who amassed an incredible 52 points in 36 games this season in the NCAA.
He played for the University of Michigan and is ready to make the jump to the NHL immediately. He truly has the potential to become a solid top-6 forward very quickly.
Details to follow.
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2 JUILLET | 1077 ANSWERS Trade between MTL and WPG involving Mailloux or Barron? Big development emerges Would you trade Justin Barron and a late first-round pick for Rutger McGroarty? | ||
Yes | 816 | 75.8 % |
No | 209 | 19.4 % |
No, but Mailloux one-on-one, yes! | 52 | 4.8 % |
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