In his most recent article, journalist Eric Engels was asked which player from the Canadiens could be a target via trade for another NHL team looking to unlock a currently underestimated player.
In essence, which current player of the Tricolore could thrive and flourish in a different environment? His answer is quite interesting.
Here's what he said, referring to the Canadiens' number 17 forward.
Many people immediately think of the Carolina Hurricanes.
As Engels mentions, would a team be willing to acquire Anderson at 100% of his salary? That's the big question, especially since the Hurricanes are already dealing with Jesperi Kotkaniemi's hefty contract.
Josh Anderson, 30 years old, 6 feet 3 inches, and 225 pounds, tallied 20 points in 78 games this season, including nine goals. In his NHL career, he has accumulated 223 points, including 131 goals, in 535 games.
Anderson is signed through 2027, at 5.5 million dollars per year.
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It will be interesting to see if another team takes a chance on Anderson this summer, especially since power forwards are in high demand in the NHL right now.
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