The Canadiens are on the verge of acquiring a top-4 right-handed defender
According to Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceOff, the Montreal Canadiens are looking of a right-handed defender to strengthen their defensive brigade.
The team is specifically looking for a player capable of slipping into the top four, while injuries are currently disrupting the CH defense.
Kaiden Guhle missed two games, and Justin Barron remains doubtful for Saturday's game after a hit by Jacob Trouba on Tuesday. Mike Matheson also missed several practices in order to receive treatment.
But, the other general managers know that Hughes is in a bit of trouble and prices are very high on the trade market. Besides, exchanges so early in the year are quite rare.
But, Hughes knows, he cannot give more to rookie Lane Hutson, while he plays 24 minutes on average per game, and even 30 minutes against the Los Angeles Kings. It doesn't make any sense!
The CH has excellent young people on the right, who should grow in the coming years and it is for this reason that Hughes would be looking for a transition defender.
With $6.5 million of space under the salary cap, Montreal could afford this temporary acquisition, hoping to stabilize the defense for the remainder of the season.
Meanwhile, Johnathan Kovacevic, right handed defenseman, dominates with the New Jersey Devils.
Hughes hasn't made many bad transactions since his debut as CH general manager, but this one isn't his best.
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