Trade completed between the Flames and Habs could become a real jackpot for Hughes
A trade by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens with the Calgary Flames is starting to take an interesting turn.
The Flames have surprised everyone with a hot start to the season, boasting a record of 4-0-1, collecting nine points from a potential ten.
While many expected them to be among the ten worst teams in the NHL, they are defying the odds, and this unexpected success could benefit the Montreal Canadiens.
A favorable turn of events for Kent Hughes following the Sean Monahan trade with Calgary in 2022?
Indeed, during the Sean Monahan trade, the Canadiens obtained a 2025 first-round pick from the Flames, but with conditions.
With many conditions.
If Calgary finishes the season between 11th and 15th place, this pick will go to the Habs.
However, if the Flames are among the bottom ten, the Canadiens will receive the Florida Panthers' pick, which will likely be further down in the draft.
Montreal fans thus have every reason to follow the Flames' season closely and hope that they continue to play well, but not too well, to secure a better pick.
Having possibly two first-round picks within the top 15 would be a major win for General Manager Kent Hughes, who has already made successful trades.
The Canadiens' young talents could greatly benefit from the addition of new prospects.
Following the Flames' performance has therefore become crucial for the Habs. Their trajectory could turn an already positive trade into a real masterstroke if the Canadiens end up with a pick in the top 15 of the next draft.
Imagine if, for example, this pick turns out to be the 11th or 12th overall pick.
It could provide another huge boost to the rebuild efforts of Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton.
This is turning into a very interesting transaction to watch.
| POLL | ||
OCTOBRE 20 | 1454 ANSWERS Trade completed between the Flames and Habs could become a real jackpot for Hughes What's Kent Hughes' best trade so far? | ||
| The Brett Kulak trade becoming Lane Hutson | 887 | 61 % |
| Sean Monahan with the Flames | 312 | 21.5 % |
| The Mike Matheson / Jeff Petry | 214 | 14.7 % |
| Other | 41 | 2.8 % |
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