Big scoop from Pierre Lebrun on a trade negotiated between the Canadiens and Predators
Renowned insider Pierre LeBrun, from TSN, has just revealed a big scoop involving Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.
A major trade was indeed negotiated between Hughes (Canadiens) and Barry Trotz (Nashville Predators), and it involved young goaltender Yaroslav Askarov.
In fact, the Canadiens were among the 5 finalist teams to acquire Askarov.
Pierre LeBrun confirms that Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton were serious: they were genuinely in the running to acquire Yaroslav Askarov via trade
However, Askarov was ultimately sent to the San Jose Sharks.
In return, Nashville received 19-year-old forward David Edstrom, goaltender Magnus Chrona, and a conditional first-round pick in 2025.
An equivalent offer from the Canadiens, or even a higher one (if Kent Hughes had absolutely wanted to win the bidding), would likely have looked like this:
Owen Beck + Cayden Primeau + the 2025 first-round pick from the Flames/Panthers.
In short, according to what Pierre LeBrun has learned from very reliable NHL sources, the Canadiens were indeed among the five teams that had discussions with the Predators about Yaroslav Askarov.
- Pierre LeBrun
This proves that, even after acquiring Patrik Laine, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are still active in the trade market.
It also shows that they seem to be looking for another goaltender, especially if a good young one becomes available.
If a Spencer Knight or Devon Levi ever becomes available, we can expect the Canadiens to make a call and show interest.
| POLL | ||
Would you trade Owen Beck + a late 2025 first-round pick + Cayden Primeau, for Devon Levi or Spencer Knight? | ||
| Yes, in exchange for Spencer Knight | 52 | 9 % |
| Yes, in exchange for Devon Levi | 60 | 10.3 % |
| Yes, in exchange for either one of the two | 38 | 6.5 % |
| No, in exchange for neither of the two | 431 | 74.2 % |
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