Kent Hughes hitting a home run by trading Joel Armia: that's significant
While a year ago Joel Armia seemed to have little value and Kent Hughes was seen as stuck with his contract, things have drastically changed.
Indeed, the Finn was waived, sent down to Laval, then recalled, with this scenario repeating twice.
However, it must be admitted that he bounced back well, scoring 17 goals in the season, a personal record.
So his contract has gone from a burden to a good asset, as former Canadiens scout Grant McCagg explains, Armia now holds significant market value.
- Jeremy Pearman
Wow! If Hughes gets such an offer, he would be out of touch not to accept. Armia, when he's at his best, can be a solid third-line player. But consistency has been his biggest challenge.
- Grant McCagg
If Armia can stay consistent as he did after being called up, he could fetch a big return for the Canadiens.
This would mark yet another bad contract signed by Marc Bergevin that Kent Hughes has traded for a solid return.
Indeed, it's worth noting Armia signed that four-year deal after a strong 2021 playoff showing. The Canadiens, however, haven't made the playoffs since.
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