Kent Hughes and the Canadiens Would Make a Trade Today if They Could, According to Pierre LeBrun
There's action on the trade market for the Montreal Canadiens and Kent Hughes, and the reputable Pierre LeBrun has just weighed in.
According to LeBrun, Hughes is indeed very serious about making a trade quickly to help the Habs.
He even went so far as to say that Kent Hughes would make a trade today if it were solely up to him.
Pierre LeBrun talks about the Canadiens and the trade market
For the past few days, numerous reputable sources have stated that Kent Hughes is searching for a gritty forward and a top-four defenseman, but the truth is that the Canadiens are really open to anything, as LeBrun reports.
Whether it's a goaltender, forward, or defenseman, Montreal is genuinely open to any options that align with the plan.
Additionally, in terms of prospects or draft picks, Hughes currently has plenty of trade currency, which makes the situation even more interesting.
It's a story to keep an eye on, especially knowing that a name like John Gibson (a solid, established goalie) seems genuinely available on the market right now.
If it were up to you, which player would represent the best acquisition for the Montreal Canadiens in the short term?
Do you like Gibson, who ranks in the top 5 players most likely to be traded, according to journalist Chris Johnston?
Details will follow, but Kent Hughes is currently very active.
| POLL | ||
Would you trade Joshua Roy + Cayden Primeau + a late 1st-round pick for John Gibson and Trevor Zegras? | ||
| Yes | 875 | 65 % |
| No | 472 | 35 % |
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