Acquisition of an offensive forward for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens: two names stand out
Kent Hughes made a significant acquisition this summer in Patrik Laine, but he has been especially busy with the signings of Juraj Slafkovsky, Arber Xhekaj, Justin Barron, and Kaiden Guhle.
Although the positive news of the offseason was the confirmation of Kirby Dach's return, another warrior, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard, has been sidelined until December due to injury.
Kent Hughes has not yet addressed this loss, and while it could be handled internally, two veterans have recently been linked to the Canadiens, and it's far from unreasonable.
First, James van Riemsdyk is still looking for a contract, and according to observer Marc-Olivier Beaudoin, who remains very relevant, he could be a good fit for a professional tryout contract.
The other candidate mentioned by Beaudoin is Kevin Labanc. The 28-year-old right winger might benefit from a fresh start after spending his career with the San Jose Sharks. He has already accumulated over 50 points in a season, and it's not too late for him.
Given the recent struggles in San Jose, it has been challenging for him to showcase his value, as has been the case for several other players.
Do you think Kent Hughes should offer a professional tryout contract to one of these two veterans? Personally, I'd prefer to see opportunities given to the young players in the organization first, and I have a feeling that's what will happen.
| POLL | ||
Would you like Kent Hughes to sign James van Riemsdyk or Kevin Labanc? | ||
| Yes | 41 | 15.2 % |
| No | 153 | 56.9 % |
| Bring the youth | 75 | 27.9 % |
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