In recent years, it has become a tradition as the holiday season and the NHL trade deadline approach, with speculation building around upcoming trades involving players whose contracts expire at the end of the season.
We've seen this with players like Ben Chiarot, Brett Kulak, Sean Monahan, and many others.
This year, the names that fit this description include Christian Dvorak, Joel Armia, Jake Evans, Michael Pezzetta, and David Savard.
The two attracting the most attention in trade rumors are Dvorak and Savard, but even with them, things could play out quite differently.
Appearing on BPM Sports just moments ago, the respected insider noted that, unlike in previous seasons, all signs indicate that the Montreal Canadiens' players who will become unrestricted free agents (UFA) next summer won't necessarily be traded before the deadline.
In short, for the first time in several years, Kent Hughes may not be a seller at the trade deadline.
It appears Kent Hughes has decided not to be a seller this year, barring a major downturn in the standings in the coming weeks.
Do you think this is the right decision by the Montreal Canadiens' general manager?
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OCTOBRE 28 | 1818 ANSWERS Insider Pierre LeBrun Reveals New Details on a Potential Trade Involving David Savard and Christian Dvorak Which one would you trade if you were in Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens' position? | ||
Christian Dvorak | 1048 | 57.6 % |
David Savard | 72 | 4 % |
None of those answers | 104 | 5.7 % |
Both of them | 594 | 32.7 % |
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