Josh Anderson gets linked to a surprising team in a potential trade
The possibility of a trade concluded by Kent Hughes involving Josh Anderson has been circulating for a while in Montreal.
However, it is now starting to make waves elsewhere as well.
The player who had a very difficult season with the Canadiens and who, according to many experts, does not fit into Martin St-Louis's playing system has just been mentioned in an article by THW, written by Trege Wilson.
A trade concluded by the Canadiens involving Josh Anderson? A real possibility
Anderson, who scored 9 goals and 11 assists (20 points) in 78 games during the 2023-24 season, is signed until 2027 and earns $5.5 million per year.
He could certainly have good value for the right team.
Anderson has had many opportunities in the team's top-6 over the past two seasons, but it just doesn't seem to work for him in Montreal.
A fresh start would obviously be beneficial for the Canadiens, but especially for Anderson himself.
In short, in a recent piece, Trege Wilson suggested the possibility of seeing Josh Anderson traded as early as this summer.
He had the worst season of his career, with nine goals and 20 points; whether due to injuries catching up with him or a loss of confidence, it's hard to know why he struggled so much.
If he stays healthy this season, he could bounce back for a new 20-goal campaign.
With some teams close to the cap, Anderson's $5.5 million contract could be appealing, especially if Hughes can convince other GMs that last season was an anomaly and that Anderson can be a reliable power forward.» - Trege Wilson
He could also be very interesting for a team like the Chicago Blackhawks, who have plenty of cap space and could certainly benefit from a great teammate like Anderson. Playing with Bedard could certainly reignite his career.
One could also think of a team like the Carolina Hurricanes, with their North-South style, and especially a team that could greatly benefit from his very interesting contributions in an NHL playoff game context.
His playing style, based primarily on speed and toughness, could certainly help some teams, but it will all depend on how his contract is perceived by the other general managers with whom Kent Hughes would negotiate.
A file to follow until the next training camp.
And you, would you trade Josh Anderson? What do you think his value is?
He seemed to be extremely valuable on the trade market two years ago, but a large part of that value seems to have unfortunately disappeared.
In any case, we simply wish him the best of luck, and we hope he regains his unique touch of scoring, speed, and toughness (whether in Montreal or elsewhere).
Credit: Marqueur
Transaction impliquant Josh Anderson chez le Canadien? Ça vient d'être avancé
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