Major: An NHL executive links the name of Logan Mailloux in a trade to advance the Canadiens' 5th overall pick

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Elias Edmonson
June 15, 2023 (1:55 PM)

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We can practically say that it's no longer a rumor and that it's confirmed, Kent Hughes is aggressively trying to move up into the top-4 of the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft.

Several reputable sources confirm this.

Now, the next question is: what is the Canadien prepared to offer?

In an article by TVA Sports, we have a surprising hint of an answer.

Journalist Jonathan Bernier had a discussion with an executive from an opposing NHL team, who confirmed that Hughes is aggressive in his offers.

He is ready to pay dearly!

The Canadiens are very aggressive to climb among the top four. They are ready to pay dearly. Let's not kid ourselves. The player the Canadiens want is Will Smith.

Next, that's where the source in question drops a huge statement. The name of the young Logan Mailloux has surfaced. Wow.

With all the young defenders in the Canadien's network, it could certainly be one or two of them in addition to two draft picks. Logan Mailloux, perhaps? I do not think he would fit with a Canadiens' jersey on his back.

You guess that this causes a lot of reactions.

More and more information is leaking, and it seems to be understood that Kent Hughes is ready to trade his 5th overall pick, his 31st overall pick, and possibly a young defenseman, to secure the services of Adam Fantilli, Leo Carlsson, or Will Smith.

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