A reputable journalist just revealed a huge trade rumor between the Habs and Devils involving Josh Anderson
While the name of Josh Anderson is coming up more and more on the trade market, and while Western Canada teams seem to be very interested, a new information has just surfaced.
According to the information of the informer Darren Dreger, the New Jersey Devils would be interested again in acquiring Anderson. Remember that serious rumors linked them during the 2022 NHL draft.
I still say: It's now or never to trade Anderson. His contract will be heavy when the CH is competitive.
The Devils have an excellent pool of young talent... it's a good fit!" - Marc-Olivier Beaudoin
Anderson, 28, earns $5.5 million through 2027. He has 8 points in 23 games this season.
Some Devils prospects, such as Reilly Walsh and Seamus Casey, could be of interest to general manager Kent Hughes.
They also have the very dynamic Simon Nemec (2nd overall) and Alexander Holtz (7th overall), but they are probably too valuable for Anderson.
In any case, with all the teams interested in Anderson being revealed publicly, the bidding seems to be heating up and it certainly drastically improves the potential return, for the Habs, in a deal involving Anderson.
Every year we see this major phenomenon. A strong winger, with a good skating stroke, and capable of scoring goals, is traded at a very high price to a contending team.
We can think of Blake Coleman, traded for the equivalent of two first round picks in 2021.
One can think of Brandon Hagel, traded for a first round pick and two good prospects in 2022.
The examples are numerous.
Considering the large number of interested teams, one can dream of a major overbid and a huge return, in exchange for Anderson.
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DECEMBRE 7 | 319 ANSWERS A reputable journalist just revealed a huge trade rumor between the Habs and Devils involving Josh Anderson Would you trade Josh Anderson for a 1st round pick + prospect? | ||
| Absolutely | 217 | 68 % |
| No, keep him! | 102 | 32 % |
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