Kent Hughes declined a trade for Trevor Zegras, and we have the details
The name Trevor Zegras has been circulating around the Canadiens for over a year, and with good reason, as we've just learned that a trade was in place.
It turns out that Kent Hughes ultimately refused at the last minute, while the Ducks were waiting for confirmation. The Canadiens would have sacrificed Logan Mailloux.
In return, the Canadiens would have given up young defenseman Logan Mailloux and their later first-round pick (21st overall) in 2024.
However, I'm told that it was the Canadiens who eventually decided not to complete the trade and informed the Ducks during the first round."
- Marco Normandin
If we recall correctly, Kent Hughes made a phone call while waiting for the 21st overall pick. It was so obvious that he was canceling a trade offer, and we immediately thought it was for Rutger McGroarty.
It's quite possible that the recipient of that call was the Ducks' GM, and that the Canadiens refused the trade because Michael Hage was still available.
There's a lot of speculation, but one thing is certain: Trevor Zegras almost ended up in Montreal via trade on June 28.
However, nothing is finalized yet. If Kent Hughes wanted to offer Mailloux and a late first-round pick for Zegras and a second-round pick, it's possible that a similar deal could still be made.
Only time will tell!
Source: Habsolumentfan.comEXCLUSIF: Le Canadien avait une entente en place pour acquérir Trevor Zegras
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6 AOUT | 326 ANSWERS Kent Hughes declined a trade for Trevor Zegras, and we have the details Would you have agreed to trade Logan Mailloux and the 21st pick (Michael Hage) for Trevor Zegras and a second-round pick? | ||
| Yes | 54 | 16.6 % |
| No | 272 | 83.4 % |
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