Major trade failed between the Canadiens and the Jets: Kent Hughes knew it
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While Trevor Zegras and Martin Necas are currently hot topics in Montreal, it brings to mind the events between the Canadiens and the Jets a year ago.
Back then, Pierre-Luc Dubois's name was everywhere, constantly linked to the Montreal Canadiens.
Of course, acquiring Martin Necas or Trevor Zegras might not yield the same outcome for the Canadiens as the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade did for the Los Angeles Kings, but it's a good reminder.
Pierre-Luc Dubois: A Major Failed Trade Between the Canadiens and the Jets That Smiles on Kent Hughes
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While some experts suggested trading a Juraj Slafkovsky or a Kaiden Guhle for Pierre-Luc Dubois, we now realize how wise Kent Hughes was not to push through with this transaction.
He inquired with the Winnipeg Jets, didn't like the asking price, and moved on to another deal (that of Alex Newhook).
Don't be surprised if he does the same this year.
Everyone is talking about Martin Necas and Trevor Zegras, but there are many less expensive options on the trade market (like Kaapo Kakko, Peyton Krebs, and others).
Arpon Basu revisited the Pierre-Luc Dubois case in his article today.
«In the end, giving what the Winnipeg Jets wanted in exchange for Dubois, and signing the major contract Dubois wanted to sign, didn't make sense for a team that was still in rebuilding mode and didn't have much talent to trade.
In other words, the timing was bad for Dubois and the Montreal Canadiens.» - Arpon Basu
The journalist also highlights how Kent Hughes avoided a disaster by not making this trade with the Winnipeg Jets and instead choosing Alex Newhook.
Pierre-Luc Dubois, 25 years old, scored 40 points in 82 games this season with the Los Angeles Kings and 1 point in 5 playoff games.
He is signed for $8.5 million until 2031!
We hope he bounces back in Los Angeles next season. It would be a great story.
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