Journalist is already suggesting a possible trade by Kent Hughes due to Patrik Laine's injury
Following the injury suffered by Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine, journalist Anthony Marcotte has raised the possibility of a trade.
Considering that the final diagnosis for Laine is unfortunately unlikely to be positive, Marcotte (BPM Sports) is already contemplating alternatives.
If Laine is out for the season, Kent Hughes will have no choice but to react "to stay in the mix," in my opinion. There's a gaping hole on the wing in one of the top three lines.
The Canadiens have the assets in terms of prospects and draft picks to make a trade while working with the long-term injured reserve list.
However, it's not easy to find such a player at this time of year in the NHL when everyone is about to start the season..
- Anthony Marcotte
A Kent Hughes Trade to Replace Patrik Laine?
Knowing that the Canadiens had a deal in place to acquire Trevor Zegras, according to information from Marco Normandin (HABSolumentFan), do you think that General Manager Kent Hughes will explore this avenue again?
Do you think it would be a good idea to replace Patrik Laine via the trade market?
A player with Patrik Laine's talent is almost impossible to acquire at this stage of the season, but we know that Trevor Zegras is available for the right price.
This will be a situation to keep an eye on if the worst is confirmed for Montreal Canadiens' number 92.
And if it were your decision, what would you do in Kent Hughes' place?
Trevor Zegras, 23, is a 6-foot, 185-pound forward. He was the 9th overall pick in 2019 and has accumulated 80 points in his last 112 NHL games.
He is signed until 2026 and earns $5.75 million per year.
