Trade between the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers: A 6'4" offensive winger is tied to the Tricolore
An Edmonton Oilers forward, well known to Montreal fans, finds himself in a situation similar to Cayden Primeau's. Indeed, Quebecer Raphael Lavoie must secure a spot in Jay Woodcroft's lineup, or he will be placed on waivers and could be claimed by any NHL team.
Despite having scored 25 goals and 20 assists (45 points) in 61 games in the AHL last year, many reporters covering the Oilers believe it will be hard for him to start with the main club. If such a scenario occurs, General Manager Ken Holland will likely prefer to trade him rather than lose him for nothing a few days later.
In this regard, Sportsnet journalist, Mark Spector, thinks the Montreal Canadiens might be interested in acquiring him to add a significant player to their offense. It is no longer a secret that Montreal's offense is filled with smaller players, and adding a forward measuring 6'4" and weighing nearly 200 pounds could aid Martin St-Louis' lineup.
We can bet that Kent Hughes will closely monitor this situation, as he is constantly looking to improve his roster. Both teams could possibly solve their respective situations by completing a transaction involving the Chambly native forward and the Laval Rocket's goalie, Cayden Primeau.
Selected 38th overall in the 2019 draft, the forward was destined for a promising future, having scored 38 goals and 44 assists (82 points) in 55 games with the Halifax Mooseheads and the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in his last year in the QMJHL. However, he has struggled to elevate his game and secure a spot in the NHL over the last three seasons.
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Should Kent Hughes try to acquire Raphael Lavoie? | ||
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