However, this could mean that certain players, such as Joel Armia, Christian Dvorak, or Josh Anderson, might be traded.
These names are frequently mentioned, but each situation is unique.
Josh Anderson, though talented, is difficult to trade due to his contract and current low value.
As for Armia and Dvorak, their expiring contracts and roles on the third line could attract the interest of strong teams.
These are definitely three names to watch closely in the trade market.
The real question remains: if Hughes finds a club willing to offer a satisfactory return for Montreal, will he make a move now?
It's possible that trades may only occur if the Canadiens' season takes a turn for the worse, allowing younger players to take on more responsibility.
For now, Dvorak seems to still have value in Hughes' eyes, particularly as a left-handed center.
It's a situation to monitor, with three names to keep an eye on, and it could become more complicated if young forwards manage to impress at training camp.
There's a lot of talk about Oliver Kapanen, rightfully so, but we're also keeping an eye on Emil Heineman and others.
Especially (unfortunately) with the sad injury sustained by Patrik Laine, we are eager to see how Kent Hughes will react.
POLL | ||
Who is more likely to get traded first? | ||
Dvorak | 672 | 70.2 % |
Anderson | 149 | 15.6 % |
Armia | 136 | 14.2 % |
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