The Canadiens are trying to acquire another goaltender, and Elliotte Friedman has an update
The Yaroslav Askarov situation was finally resolved recently, as the Nashville Predators traded him to the San Jose Sharks.
However, the young Russian goaltender's name had been circulating in trade rumors for several months, as Juuse Saros seems well-established in Nashville, and it was becoming increasingly difficult for the organization to make room for Askarov.
As we know, the Montreal Canadiens had shown interest in the Predators' 2020 first-round pick, and as reported by DansLesCoulisses, it appears that the team was in the running to acquire the young Russian goaltender.
Kent Hughes is still looking for a goaltender on the trade market: could Devon Levi be a target?
That said, with this statement from Elliotte Friedman, it seems clear that Kent Hughes is actively searching for a goaltender.
There are several speculations that the Canadiens might have been ready to sacrifice one of the organization's young goaltenders in a potential trade with the Predators to acquire Yaroslav Askarov.
Whether it was Cayden Primeau or Jacob Fowler, it would have been surprising if the Habs had once again opted for a three-goalie rotation to start the season, as was the case last year with Jake Allen still in the picture.
But one might wonder if the Canadiens' plan in all of this is to seek reinforcement in goal for the upcoming season to support Samuel Montembeault or to prepare for the long-term future at the position.
This likely means that the Canadiens will start the next season with a Montembeault-Primeau tandem in goal.
However, it's something to keep in mind.
If a goaltender like Quebecer Devon Levi indeed becomes available via trade, do you think Kent Hughes will/should get involved in this matter?
Source: DansLesCoulisses
Intérêt du CH pour Askarov: Kent Hughes semble toujours se chercher un gardien numéro un
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