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The Hockey News launched a potential trade between Habs and Blue Jackets, and the fans are upset
The renowned site The Hockey News hasn't made any friends in recent hours following the death of Johnny Gaudreau just a few days ago.
While the tragedy involving brothers Matthew Gaudreau and Johnny Gaudreau is still fresh in the minds of all hockey fans in North America, and while there have been recent developments concerning the accident, they could have waited before discussing trade opportunities involving this team.
Considering the professionalism of the journalists and the site, it's likely that they didn't intend to disrespect the organization or the family. Without knowing their true intentions, it's understandable that fans might be unhappy about bringing up the subject so soon, but we are convinced that their intentions were noble and focused solely on the hockey aspect.
The Hockey News is already sending Christian Dvorak or Joel Armia to Columbus
Following the terrible tragedy that took the lives of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, the Blue Jackets will not be able to meet the NHL salary floor for the time being. This means that General Manager Don Waddell will have to shop for players to boost his payroll.
On the ground, the THN site simply wanted to remind everyone of this reality following the death of the Blue Jackets' star. The forward was set to earn $9.75 million next season.
"If the Columbus Blue Jackets need help reaching the salary floor, Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens might be able to assist them.
"While the hockey world is still reeling from the tragic deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, the show must go on for the Blue Jackets, who find themselves in a delicate situation regarding the salary floor."
- The Hockey News
"While the hockey world is still reeling from the tragic deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, the show must go on for the Blue Jackets, who find themselves in a delicate situation regarding the salary floor."
- The Hockey News
The THN site took the liberty of speculating on a few players who could solve Don Waddell's problem in the short or medium term.
"Four names come to mind: Brendan Gallagher, Josh Anderson, Joel Armia, and Christian Dvorak. The latter two have contracts nearing expiration and would solve the Jackets' problem.
While it's hard not to sympathize with the Jackets, who are in this situation due to a tragedy, Kent Hughes won't help just out of charity; he'll need some sort of return to part with any of these assets."
The Hockey News
While it's hard not to sympathize with the Jackets, who are in this situation due to a tragedy, Kent Hughes won't help just out of charity; he'll need some sort of return to part with any of these assets."
The Hockey News
Four days after Johnny Gaudreau's death, it would have been better to wait a few more days, or even weeks. After all, the NHL season doesn't start until October.
In any case, I think the best solution would simply be for Gary Bettman to grant a special exemption to the Jackets following Johnny Gaudreau's death.
Source: The Hockey News
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