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We Finally Know the One Player Kent Hughes Would Be Willing to Trade Up For in the NHL Draft
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One of the most intriguing prospects in the eyes of Quebec hockey fans ahead of the upcoming NHL Entry Draft is undoubtedly young Caleb Desnoyers.
Unfortunately for Kent Hughes, the Moncton Wildcats forward is projected to go in the top 7 according to several experts.
He could even be selected as early as 5th overall in the upcoming draft, which will take place on June 27 in Los Angeles.
The only way for the Montreal Canadiens' management to get their hands on the young player is through a trade.
According to TVA Sports' Nicolas Cloutier, Desnoyers is the only prospect who could push the Habs GM to move up in the draft.
Wow.
Kent Hughes would only agree to move up in the draft if Caleb Desnoyers is still available at that spot, according to Nicolas Cloutier
That's an interesting take!
"The reality is that it doesn't really happen very often.
But I think if the Canadiens move up in the draft, it will be for Caleb Desnoyers."
- Nicolas Cloutier
But I think if the Canadiens move up in the draft, it will be for Caleb Desnoyers."
- Nicolas Cloutier
In addition to the Nashville Predators, the Chicago Blackhawks enter the race
In recent days, Jean-Charles Lajoie proposed a trade idea involving the Nashville Predators, who hold the 5th overall pick, in order to acquire Desnoyers.
Here is his proposal:
To Montreal: 5th overall pick, Jonathan Marchessault
To Nashville: 16th and 17th overall picks in the 2025 draft
To Nashville: 16th and 17th overall picks in the 2025 draft
The idea here is to give the Preds an opportunity to offload Marchessault's entire salary.
This suggestion is far from unanimous, as the veteran Quebecer will be 38 by the end of his contract, and many believe he could become a burden for the organization.
However, another team has just opened the door to trading their top 5 pick - the Chicago Blackhawks.
Indeed, according to a report by Frank Seravalli, the Hawks are open to offers for the 3rd overall pick in the draft.
However, it will come at a very high price. According to the journalist's sources, GM Kyle Davidson is looking for a difference-maker in return.
If we assume Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson, and Ivan Demidov are untouchable, would the Habs be willing to trade Cole Caufield - or even Juraj Slafkovsky?
That's something to seriously think about!
Previously on Habs Fanatics
| POLL | ||
JUIN 21 | 2186 ANSWERS We Finally Know the One Player Kent Hughes Would Be Willing to Trade Up For in the NHL Draft Who would you be willing to give up to draft Caleb Desnoyers? | ||
| Cole Caufield | 55 | 2.5 % |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 112 | 5.1 % |
| Michael Hage +++ | 326 | 14.9 % |
| None of those answers | 1693 | 77.4 % |
| List of polls | ||