The price Kent Hughes must pay for Martin Necas in Montreal is known
From Trevor Zegras to Martin Necas, passing through Kaapo Kakko and Cole Perfetti, the rumors are plentiful for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens.
The GM aims to add an important member to his top 6 via trade, and these names keep popping up in the rumors.
Martin St-Louis was spotted with Trevor Zegras, which has significantly fueled the rumors about him. Many fans want him in Montreal, and rightfully so.
As for Necas, according to Alex Kovalev, who gives him development lessons, his ceiling is far from being reached, which is very encouraging.
The Hurricanes won't let him go for cheap, and now we know what the price tag is to acquire him.
A star talent from the Canadiens, there are a few, but there are. Nick Suzuki is the only member of the team to participate in the All-Star Game for several seasons, but he's untouchable.
Another candidate would be Michael Matheson, according to Arpon Basu, and rightfully so. The defenseman finished 9th in the entire NHL at his position for points, with 62.
He had a dream season and doesn't earn a big salary.
Indeed, the Canes will likely lose at least one defenseman in free agency, and Mike Matheson could be useful to them.
Despite the surplus of left-handed defensemen on the Canadiens' blue line, he's not the candidate I would let go, but to acquire Martin Necas, I would accept.
Now it remains to be seen what Kent Hughes will do, but for now, with the statement about Martin St-Louis and Trevor Zegras going to the gym together, it's the rumor that I find most plausible.
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Would you be willing to trade Michael Matheson to acquire Martin Necas if you were Kent Hughes? | ||
| Yes | 339 | 61.1 % |
| No | 216 | 38.9 % |
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