Trade: A better fit than Necas and Zegras emerges for the Canadiens
We have new information regarding a possible trade between the Montreal Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
As you know, Kent Hughes really wants to succeed in acquiring a top 6 forward this summer, and things don't seem to be going well between the excellent young talent Kent Johnson and the Jackets.
He is really unhappy about being sent to the AHL, but also about being left in the stands when he was with the main team.
As you also know, many trade rumors link Montreal and Columbus (concerning Patrik Laine).
What if the negotiated trade between the Canadiens and the Blue Jackets didn't involve Patrik Laine, but Kent Johnson?
He is a player with a very similar profile to Trevor Zegras, but his market value is lower.
He would be cheaper to acquire.
If he had to choose between Zegras, Necas, Kaapo Kakko, and Kent Johnson, he believes that Kent would be the best choice to add to the Montreal lineup."
- Michaël Petit
Interesting! This really reminds us of the Alex Newhook trade, concluded between the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche a little over a year ago.
It's intriguing to see that journalist Duhatschek specifically targets Kent Johnson for the Canadiens.
Johnson isn't the most solid defensively, but he is truly electrifying offensively, and his style of play is compared to Patrick Kane.
Kent Johnson, 21 years old, standing 6 feet tall, was the 5th overall pick in 2021. He has amassed a very solid 15 points in 10 games in the AHL.
In the NHL, he has accumulated 59 points in 130 games, despite limited use.
In any case, clearly, according to several NHL sources, the Montreal Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets are very intriguing trade partners.
And you, what would you give in exchange for the young Johnson? We're talking about a possible future elite talent here.
Credit: DansLesCoulisses
Kent Johnson est un meilleur fit que Trevor Zegras et Martin Necas pour le CH
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