Hughes and the Canadiens Have a Perfect Opportunity to Replace Kaiden Guhle for Free
We have a surprise on NHL waivers this Thursday, and it could come at the perfect time for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.
A right-handed defenseman is available for free, and he is a former 8th overall pick in the 2018 draft.
The Florida Panthers make a surprise move and place right-handed defenseman Adam Boqvist on waivers
Boqvist was seen as a future star defenseman in the National Hockey League, but he hasn't had the career start that was expected.
He has accumulated 91 points in 227 games, including 25 goals, but his potential is much higher!
At 24 years old, Boqvist is indeed a 6-foot, 191-pound right-handed defenseman.
Drafted just one pick after Quinn Hughes (from the Vancouver Canucks) and often compared to him, Boqvist is still trying to demonstrate his potential.
Knowing that Kaiden Guhle is out long-term and that Boqvist is available completely for free (with an annual salary of $775,000), I absolutely believe that Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton should give him a chance in Montreal.
Adam Boqvist has produced at nearly a 40-point per season pace for three years so far (in 5 seasons in the NHL).
Speaking of waivers, also note that goaltender Phillip Grubauer was not claimed and will report to Coachella Valley in the American Hockey League.
His annual salary is $5.9 million per year until 2027. Ouch.
Details will follow.
