The rumor is confirmed by Kent Hughes and it's big
Since Chantal Machabée took office, the watchword has been transparency, which Kent Hughes strives to uphold as much as possible.
Obviously, the GM cannot divulge all the details, but he speaks frankly and dares to share part of his strategy.
Moreover, he confirmed the rumor without any hesitation. Hughes is looking to complete a transaction before the draft. A transaction involving a forward.
"We know it's important to take a step forward. I think the magnitude of that step will depend to some extent on what we do or don't do this summer. We're going to try [to make a big trade]. We will explore all possibilities to improve our team."
Kent Hughes
When we say he talks to the Ducks about
Trevor Zegras and the Hurricanes about
Martin Necas, it's just the tip of the iceberg. Hughes is talking with many general managers to get a young top 6 forward before the draft.
It's certain that Hughes' best trade currency is his draft picks. This is what he wants to part with in return for a forward.
Let's hope he finds a taker and significantly improves the Canadiens. In the meantime, we are convinced that the Habs will be a much better team next year, just with the return of Kirby Dach.
Let's hope he doesn't get injured again at the start of the season. That would be catastrophic.
POLL |
Do you think Kent Hughes will make another trade like the Kirby Dach or Alex Newhook deals before the draft? |
Yes | 431 | 85.9 % |
No | 71 | 14.1 % |
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