Huge deal completed between the Florida Panthers and the Montreal Canadiens last year: We now know at what rank the Canadiens will select
At the trade deadline last year, Kent Hughes pulled off a real masterstroke by sending Ben Chariot to the Florida Panthers in return for a first-round pick, a fourth-round pick, and prospect Ty Smilanic.
For several months, Canadiens fans were eagerly awaiting to find out at which rank the Canadiens would select with this coveted first-round pick. Although some were hoping for a top-15 pick as the Panthers were struggling in the regular season, Paul Maurice's men ultimately managed to qualify for the playoffs in the last game of the season and had a simply remarkable run in the spring playoffs.
However, by losing to the Las Vegas Golden Knights last night, this deal, concluded about 16 months ago, is finally complete. The Canadiens will officially draft at the 31st spot and have the chance to add a quality prospect to their organization.
Here are the full details of the trade:
- The 31st overall pick
- 2022 4th round pick (Cedrick Guindon)
- Ty Smilanic
TO THE PANTHERS:
- Ben Chiarot
It remains an excellent trade for the Canadiens as Ben Chariot only played 20 games with the Panthers before signing a contract with the Detroit Red Wings at the opening of the free agent market.
Let's also remember that just two years ago, the Canadiens drafted a highly talented young defenseman in Logan Mailloux at the 31st spot in the draft. Recognized as one of the organization's most promising prospects today, the defenseman just had an impressive season and is expected to make the leap with the Laval Rocket next year.
There is no doubt that in a draft as promising as this year's, the organization will be able to add a top prospect to its team in a few days.
Credit : Habs et LNH
| POLL | ||
Should the Canadiens include the 31st overall pick in a trade or keep it to draft a young prospect? | ||
| Include it in a trade | 119 | 73.5 % |
| Keep it for the draft | 43 | 26.5 % |
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