Trade between the Canadiens and the Oilers involving a defenseman? Kent Hughes has what they want
The excellent Edmonton journalist Bob Stauffer just made an interesting post about the possible next acquisition for Connor McDavid's team.
According to Stauffer, the Oilers could very well be actively searching for a right-handed defenseman right now.
After losing young Philip Broberg via an two offer sheets to the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton will certainly want to replace him.
Knowing that Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens have a surplus in defense, is a trade possible in this regard?
A certain Justin Barron could really interest the Oilers.
A trade between the Canadiens and the Oilers involving a defenseman? Kent Hughes has exactly what they're looking for.
This is something to keep in mind heading into training camp, especially if another young Canadiens defenseman makes a surprise impact.
Or bringing someone in on a PTO who can play on both sides.
Edmonton could also end up targeting a second-pairing right-handed defenseman at the trade deadline with the cap space they'll have available.»
- Bob Stauffer
I really hope he won't be traded, but if he is, don't be surprised if a player like David Savard is linked to the Edmonton Oilers in a few months.
Otherwise, if GM Stan Bowman wants to acquire a low-cost defenseman right now, Kent Hughes might be able to offer him a defenseman like Justin Barron.
Moreover, an Edmonton journalist links Justin Barron to the Oilers, so this isn't a new idea.
And you, what would you ask the Oilers in exchange for Justin Barron? Do you think Kent Hughes should give him one last chance?
At 22 years old, Barron is a right-handed defenseman standing 6 feet 2 inches tall who recorded 11 points in 32 games with the Laval Rocket in 2023-2024, and 13 points in 48 games with the Montreal Canadiens.
He was the 25th overall pick in 2020 and was acquired by Kent Hughes in the Artturi Lehkonen trade.
A situation to watch.
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Would you trade Justin Barron to the Edmonton Oilers for a second-round pick? | ||
| Yes | 454 | 40.4 % |
| No | 669 | 59.6 % |
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