Elliotte Friedman reveals what the Canadiens must give up in exchange for Yaroslav Askarov

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Elias Adaime
August 21, 2024 (6:02 PM)

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Renowned Sportsnet insider, Elliotte Friedman, has just revealed the price to pay for a trade involving Yaroslav Askarov.

We're still talking about it today, especially because several analysts and observers are linking the young Askarov's name to Montreal.

Georges Laraque insists: The Canadiens must go after Askarov in Nashville.

And we know very well that Kent Hughes is capable of pulling off big moves like this on the trade market.

Elliotte Friedman reveals the price to pay if Kent Hughes wants to acquire Yaroslav Askarov via trade

Yes, the goaltender Askarov is very intriguing, but at what cost?

On this subject, the Sportsnet insider recently revealed new information, as also reported by Marco Normandin.

Let's recall that, earlier this week and before the major trade involving Patrik Laine, another big news story dropped on the NHL trade market.

Yaroslav Askarov officially requested a trade from the Nashville Predators, and he is refusing to report to their AHL team.

So, a big name is becoming available on the market, just as Patrik Laine was.

The Nashville Predators didn't waste time reacting to this big news either.

Knowing all this and understanding the context, let's return to Elliotte Friedman's comments on the price to pay for acquiring Askarov via trade.

Just as with Patrik Laine and the Blue Jackets, it seems that Yaroslav Askarov has played his last game in a Predators uniform.

However, in the case of the Preds' netminder, the acquisition cost seems to be much higher.

«Everything indicates that Askarov's days in Nashville are currently numbered, but the Preds will be demanding and certainly won't trade their young goalie at a discount.

According to Sportsnet journalist and insider Elliotte Friedman, GM Barry Trotz is demanding an established NHL player and a top prospect, preferably a forward or defenseman.»

- Marco Normandin

So don't be surprised if Kent Hughes is indeed interested but waits for the price to drop.

Yaroslav Askarov, 22 years old, was the 11th overall pick (1st round) in the 2020 draft. He was selected five spots ahead of a certain Kaiden Guhle.

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Source: HABSolumentFan
Elliotte Friedman dévoile le prix à payer pour Yaroslav Askarov