Hughes Turned Down a Major Trade Involving Arber Xhekaj, Exact Offer Revealed by Pagnotta
We have indeed just learned that the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Kent Hughes, rejected a trade involving Arber Xhekaj.
Were you wondering if the Canadiens still believe in Xhekaj? The answer is yes, and we just received a very concrete piece of evidence.
According to a report by the reputable David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Montreal Canadiens indeed turned down a significant trade involving the Sheriff.
Kent Hughes Rejected a Trade Involving Arber Xhekaj
See, notably, an excerpt from what the excellent Marc-Olivier Cook of DLC reports.
The offer shows just how much other teams value him.
- David Pagnotta
So he refused a first-round pick in exchange for the Sheriff, which says a lot.
This is truly interesting information, and we are happy to learn that Hughes and Jeff Gorton declined.
Xhekaj, 23 years old, is a 6-foot-4, 240-pound defenseman. He has one point in 15 games this season, with a -3 rating and 19 penalty minutes.
And you, would you have accepted a late first-round pick for Arber Xhekaj?
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NOVEMBRE 18 | 1917 ANSWERS Hughes Turned Down a Major Trade Involving Arber Xhekaj, Exact Offer Revealed by Pagnotta Would you have accepted a late 1st round pick for Xhekaj? | ||
| Absolutely | 392 | 20.4 % |
| No | 1525 | 79.6 % |
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