Artturi Lehkonen trade: new details surface on major deal
As reported in the last few seconds, CH GM Kent Hughes has traded forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche for excellent young defenseman Justin Barron and a second round pick.
The experts are unanimous, this is an incredible return for Lehkonen.
Barron, 20, was drafted 25th overall in 2020 by the Avalanche and is seen as a great future NHL defenseman. He has 20 points in 43 games this season in the AHL.
What an acquisition honestly, we're really talking about a "top prospect" here.
Official announcement from the organization:
"The Canadiens are trading forward Artturi Lehkonen to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Justin Barron and a 2nd round pick in 2024." - Montreal Canadiens
Please also note a new detail that is surfacing: the Tricolore is withholding 50% of Lehkonen's 2.3 million salary in this deal with the Avalanche. Remember that the Finn will be a restricted player WITH compensation this summer.
What is your opinion on this trade?
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Who won the trade? | ||
| Habs | 165 | 55.6 % |
| Avs | 61 | 20.5 % |
| Equal trade | 71 | 23.9 % |
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