Is the young forward that Kent Hughes has been waiting for with the Blues?
Kent Hughes continues his search for a young forward, and one thing we've learned since he took office is that it's never too late.
Indeed, the GM didn't complete any significant trades during the draft or sign any notable free agents (not to take anything away from Alex Barré-Boulet), but over the years, his August acquisitions have proven successful.
We're talking about Sean Monahan and Michael Matheson, among others, who were acquired in the eighth month of the year and have brought substantial returns for the Canadiens.
With July coming to an end, the GM might turn to St. Louis to acquire a promising young forward.
Jimmy Snuggerud to Montreal?
According to Pierre McGuire, Kent Hughes should definitely look into this young talent from St. Louis. Why? Because the Blues are struggling on defense, with Torey Krug's health potentially causing him to miss the entire season.
Krug is suffering from arthritis in his left hip, and his situation is very uncertain for the upcoming season. It's quite serious, and he might be out for a long time.
This would be the perfect time for Kent Hughes to trade from his surplus, such as a defenseman, to acquire a young player with top-six potential in attack.
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