Another player from the 2019 draft hits the trade block and Hughes could benefit
The Utah hockey team has just placed an 11th overall pick on the NHL trade market, and this is good news for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens.
According to the announcement, Victor Soderstrom is officially available on the market, and the asking price in return is reportedly not very high.
«We also learn that even though Utah is open to re-signing defenseman Victor Soderstrom, who is a restricted free agent, the team is also exploring trades for the 11th overall pick of 2019.
Soderstrom, 23, has yet to establish himself in the NHL, playing 53 games over the last three seasons.» - Craig Morgan, journalist
With major defensive acquisitions for Utah, like Mikhail Sergachev and John Marino, it will be difficult for Soderstrom to secure a significant role in this defensive brigade.
Victor Soderstrom placed on the trade market
The Arizona Coyotes made waves at the 2019 draft when they mentioned that Soderstrom was ranked 3rd overall on their list, ahead of names like Kirby Dach, Bowen Byram, Moritz Seider, Dylan Cozens, Trevor Zegras, Cole Caufield, Alex Newhook, and others.
Knowing how much Kent Hughes likes to pick from this 2019 draft, don't be surprised if he takes a chance on the young Soderstrom.
Victor Soderstrom, 23, 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds, is a Swedish right-handed defenseman who was indeed drafted 11th overall in 2019.
Over the last few seasons, he has accumulated 32 points in 62 games, 21 points in 44 games, and 19 points in 32 games, all in the American Hockey League (AHL).
In his NHL career, he has 11 points in 53 games, along with 30 penalty minutes.
More details will follow.
Given that he is right-handed, with great potential, and the price to acquire him wouldn't be high, would you be interested in this acquisition?
For example, would you trade Justin Barron for Victor Soderstrom?
Credit: HABSolumentFan
Un ancien choix de 1e ronde disponible chez le HC Utah
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