Major: The Canadiens on the verge of acquiring the Panthers' 1st-round pick
We have just learned that Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens are about to acquire the Florida Panthers' first-round pick.
As the excellent Samuel Doiron has very astutely explained, we tend to forget, but unless there is a major turnaround, the Canadiens will get another first-round pick in the next NHL draft.
Indeed, in August 2022, to secure future assets, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton agreed to take on Sean Monahan's contract in a trade with the Calgary Flames.
In this transaction, Montreal received Sean Monahan, along with a first-round pick with extremely complicated conditions.
Florida Panthers' 2025 first-round pick finally sent to the Montreal Canadiens?
Indeed, Kent Hughes might finally receive a first-round pick from this trade.
Today, two years after this transaction, we finally have an almost official verdict, which boils down to the following question.
If the answer is yes, the Canadiens will receive the Panthers' first-round pick, and barring a huge surprise, that is what will happen.» - Samuel Doiron
There it is.
Barring a huge surprise, Montreal will receive the Florida Panthers' 2025 first-round pick, which should be between the 20th and 32nd overall pick.
This is again a pick that could allow Kent Hughes to move up a few spots in the 2025 draft, or a pick that could allow him to acquire another player like Alex Newhook. (for example)
We will therefore need to keep an eye on the Florida Panthers during the 2024-25 season.
Credit: HABSolumentFanVoici ce qui en est du choix de 1ère ronde obtenu dans la transaction de Sean Monahan il y a deux ans
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