It's buzzing in the NHL today, and also with the Montreal Canadiens. Kent Hughes has just acquired Alex Newhook from the Colorado Avalanche. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1673754977565548556'> </a></blockquote></div> In return, the Avalanche will receive the 31st and 37th picks from the Canadiens, as well as defenseman Gianni Fairbrother. Newhook is a former first-round pick, 16th overall in 2019. He recorded 30 points in 82 games last season. Similar to Kirby Dach, he is destined for a bright future, and he could thrive in Montreal under the guidance of Martin St. Louis.