A trade offer involving 5 elements between the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins emerged
The Montreal Canadiens' training camp is underway, and expectations are high regarding potential major decisions from Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton.
Among the rumors, journalist Dave Jenkins reported on an intriguing trade proposal involving veterans like Christian Dvorak and Kevin Hayes.
Here's the proposed trade:
To Montreal:
- Kevin Hayes
- Harrison Brunicke (2024 second-round pick)
- 2026 fourth-round pick
To Pittsburgh:
- Christian Dvorak
- Dmitri Kostenko (2021 third-round pick)
Dvorak, entering the final year of his contract, is frequently mentioned in discussions about freeing up salary cap space. Meanwhile, if Hughes considers trading Hayes, he'll face the challenge of a hefty contract, as Hayes is signed for two more years at $7.14 million per season.
Last year, Hayes managed only 29 points in 79 games with the St. Louis Blues before being traded to Pittsburgh.
With a potentially active trade market, it will be interesting to see if such a deal materializes and how it could impact the futures of both franchises. The Canadiens are at a pivotal point in their rebuilding process, and any significant roster moves could set the tone for the season ahead. Fans will watch the front office's next steps as training camp progresses.
| POLL | ||
Would you do this trade if you were Kent Hugues? | ||
| Yes | 41 | 25.8 % |
| No | 118 | 74.2 % |
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