'There Will Be Another Trade': All Eyes on Kent Hughes and the Canadiens' Next Move
After creating nearly $5 million in salary cap space with the trade of Carey Price's contract, all eyes are now on Kent Hughes.
By trading Price and a 2026 5th-round pick to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for young defenseman Gannon Laroque, he gave himself significant flexibility.
This masterstroke by Hughes, negotiated without giving up a high draft pick despite rumors suggesting the Canadiens might have to part with a 2nd-rounder, provides the team with increased flexibility, making it easier to add a 2nd-line center or other reinforcements.
Now, it's time to get serious. Everyone knows which gap the Canadiens need to fill if they want to compete for the top honors.
"There will be another trade," says journalist Renaud Lavoie, Montreal Canadiens beat reporter
Although he often faces harsh criticism, no one can question Renaud Lavoie's connections in the hockey world.
That's why he surprised many when he stated yesterday, on BPM Sports, that Kent Hughes is already searching for his next target.
"Yes, there will be another trade.
We just don't have the exact date yet!"
- Renaud Lavoie
We just don't have the exact date yet!"
- Renaud Lavoie
It would be very bold to claim one could predict exactly which player the Canadiens' GM will target, but it's safe to assume that a center with the skills to anchor a 2nd line is Hughes' and the organization's top priority.
On that note, an article published yesterday identifies two players the Canadiens could afford with the cap space they just freed up.
Canadiens fans, stay tuned-good old Kent doesn't seem finished surprising us yet!
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