Canadiens transaction involving Christian Dvorak: last-minute development via THW
The Montreal Canadiens training camp is finally underway, in preparation for the 2024-2025 season, which will kick off on October 9.
Until then, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will have a lot of work to do to prepare the roster, and as reported by Marqueur, it is very possible that the Canadiens' front office will be active before the start of the regular season, despite a busy summer.
Christian Dvorak traded before the start of the season?
Indeed, according to Ryan Szporer from The Hockey News, it is possible that forward Christian Dvorak could be involved in a trade during training camp, which would allow the organization to make room for younger players within the team.
In fact, it's likely the only offseason priority Hughes has yet to address, which is trading an excess forward. The five pending free agents up front are all replaceable to varying degrees.
Dvorak, who has the highest ceiling of the group and whose production has declined since joining the Canadiens, is the top candidate to be traded.»
Acquired from the Arizona Coyotes in September 2021, the American forward's time with the Canadiens has been riddled with obstacles, particularly due to several injuries, limiting him to 150 games over three seasons.
Since 2024-2025 will be the final year of his contract, Hughes might very well take the opportunity to trade him while he still holds market value.
The ideal situation might be to start the season with Dvorak as the third-line center, and if he performs at a level worthy of his $4.45 million annual salary, he could perhaps fetch a high draft pick.
Dave Jenkins proposed a trade involving Dvorak going to Pittsburgh in a 5-piece deal:
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Will Kent Hughes be able to get something, like a mid-round draft pick, in exchange for Christian Dvorak's services? | ||
| Yes | 517 | 82.6 % |
| No | 109 | 17.4 % |
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