Transactions: David Pagnotta hints at Kings' interest and shares positive news for the Montreal Canadiens
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.
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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| Yes | 580 | 87.7 % |
| No | 81 | 12.3 % |
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