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Transactions: David Pagnotta hints at Kings' interest and shares positive news for the Montreal Canadiens

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Elias Adaime
September 24, 2024  (9:59)
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The well-known insider, David Pagnotta, just made an interesting post regarding the trade market for Montreal and Los Angeles.

While Kent Hughes is currently trying to trade a forward like Christian Dvorak, and with some young players (like Oliver Kapanen) possibly forcing the Canadiens' GM to make a move in attack and create some space, this is excellent news.

The Los Angeles Kings could try to acquire a center via trade, according to David Pagnotta and Dennis Bernstein

Christian Dvorak has definitely not lived up to expectations since joining the Canadiens, but as a bottom-6 center, he could be an appealing option for a team seeking depth, like Los Angeles.

Could Kent Hughes, therefore, trade him to the Kings?

It's definitely a situation to watch, especially considering Arthur Kaliyev's name was linked to Montreal once again last week.

«Even though Sam Helenius has looked good so far, I wouldn't be surprised if the Kings' GM is looking for additional options outside the organization.» - Dennis Bernstein

«It's starting.. Camps are beginning, teams are seeing what they have/don't have, some are dealing with injuries (Kaliyev out for a few months) and starting to explore outside options. Like Dennis, I can see the Kings looking for a 4C (unrelated to Kaliyev's injury) very soon.» - David Pagnotta

Knowing that Arthur Kaliyev is injured for a few months, that his name has been linked to the Canadiens numerous times, including last week, and that the Los Angeles Kings might make a trade for a player like Christian Dvorak, do you think this would be an interesting move for the Canadiens?

A trade framework involving Kaliyev and Dvorak could likely appeal to Kent Hughes, especially if he doesn't have to retain salary in the deal.

Christian Dvorak, 28, scored 9 points in 30 games last season and earns $4.45 million per year until 2025.

Arthur Kaliyev, 23, scored 15 points in 51 games last season and earns $825,000 per year until 2025.

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Transactions: David Pagnotta hints at Kings' interest and shares positive news for the Montreal Canadiens

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