Proposed trade between Montreal and Seattle involving Slafkovsky and Shane Wright: the renowned Chris Johnston has just published an entertaining article
During this festive and quieter period in the NHL, for the Holiday Season, the renowned insider Chris Johnston has just published an article that is causing quite a stir.
He analyzes trade proposals, revealing which of the two involved teams would say NO to the transaction.
There's talk of a trade involving Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk, several transactions involving the excellent Elias Lindholm, but the first transaction in the article is as follows.
Montreal sends Juraj Slafkovsky to Seattle in exchange for Shane Wright.
Well, obviously we wouldn't make this trade, especially after Slaf's recent performances, but it's especially interesting to read Johnston's response.
Remember that he regularly speaks to GMs, like Kent Hughes (MTL) and Ron Francis (SEA).
Canadiens that say no to this proposed deal. Slafkovsk� has obviously faced a steep learning curve early in his NHL career, but I've never sensed any buyer's remorse among Montreal's management about that pick. They still believe in his talent and are feeling encouraged by his
recent performance." - Chris Johnston, via The Athletic
We love it!
Slafkovsky, 19, has accumulated 12 points in 33 games this season in the NHL.
Wright, 19, has accumulated 0 points in 3 games this season in the NHL, and 16 points in 21 games in the AHL.
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DECEMBRE 23 | 1361 ANSWERS Proposed trade between Montreal and Seattle involving Slafkovsky and Shane Wright: the renowned Chris Johnston has just published an entertaining article Would you trade Slafkovsky for Shane Wright or Logan Cooley? | ||
| No | 967 | 71.1 % |
| Yes, for Wright | 108 | 7.9 % |
| Yes, for Cooley | 286 | 21 % |
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