The Montreal Canadiens lose a young defenseman for nothing

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David St-Jean
January 28, 2024 (2:52 PM)

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A few weeks ago, defenseman Nicolas Beaudin requested the organization to find a solution for him to play more frequently. It wasn't formally a trade request, but it certainly seemed to be part of the strategy.

It appears that Kent Hughes was not able to accommodate his request, as he has just terminated his contract by mutual agreement.

"The Canadiens have placed defenseman Nicolas Beaudin on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract, following a mutual agreement."

- Montreal Canadiens

Beaudin is far from being a negligible player. He has good statistics in the American Hockey League, but Hughes may not have been able to trade him, leading to this decision.

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28 JANVIER \| 471 ANSWERS The Montreal Canadiens lose a young defenseman for nothing In your opinion, did Kent Hughes handle this matter with class?
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