Hughes has made a major trade offer to the Sharks and the details are revealed

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Elias Edmonson
June 28, 2024 (4:26 PM)

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The general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Kent Hughes, attempted to finalize a major trade with the San Jose Sharks.

According to reputable TSN insider Darren Dreger, the Canadiens indeed tried to make a deal for tonight's 14th overall pick.

«Dreger mentioned on TSN that Hughes tried to trade for the 14th pick (with San Jose), but the Sharks ended up getting a better deal from Buffalo and moved up to 11.» - Habs Chronicle

Wow. Jeff Gorton was spot on when he mentioned last night that Kent Hughes is very active on the phone.

Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens attempted a trade with the San Jose Sharks for the 14th overall pick

It is understood that following the failed trade with the Sharks, Kent Hughes quickly adjusted and finalized the trade announced earlier today with the Los Angeles Kings.

Things are happening!

Ultimately, it's worth noting that the 14th overall pick was traded to the Buffalo Sabres (along with the 42nd overall pick) in exchange for the 11th pick of 2024.

More details to follow.

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