Earlier today, we came across some interesting updates about Kent Hughes, the Montreal Canadiens, and their activity in the trade market.
Maxime Truman shared that Hughes and Jeff Gorton are actively looking for a tough forward to strengthen their third or fourth line. However, they’ll only pursue such a player if the price is right, showing their caution in overcommitting resources.
Kent Hughes is currently attempting to acquire a gritty fourth-line forward #NHL #NHLTrades https://t.co/BFSr5SFlFW
— Habs Fanatics (@habsfanaticss) October 4, 2024
One potential candidate is Nicolas Deslauriers, who no longer seems to fit into the Philadelphia Flyers’ future plans. While Deslauriers brings physicality and grit, his limited offensive production may be a drawback.
Moreover, another name has recently come up in the conversation, suggesting they are exploring multiple options to address this need.
Mathieu Olivier as a potential acquisition for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens?
Here’s a paraphrased version:
“He would certainly be a great addition to the bottom six under Martin St-Louis.
“If Kent Hughes is genuinely seeking another tough and physical player through trades, Mathieu Olivier from the Columbus Blue Jackets might be an intriguing option for the Habs.” – HabsOnReddit
If Kent Hughes really is looking for another tough, physical player on the trade market, Mathieu Oliver on CBJ might be an interesting addition to the Habs 🤔 https://t.co/ZFmb9vEVDk
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) October 4, 2024
What do you think of this idea?
Mathieu Olivier, 27, stands at 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 222 pounds, boasting 168 games of NHL experience with 34 points and 239 penalty minutes.
In the previous season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, he tallied 12 points over 54 games, accumulating 70 penalty minutes.
He was traded from the Nashville Predators to the Columbus Blue Jackets in June 2022 for a fourth-round pick. He has a contract worth $1.1 million per year until 2025.
RUMEUR! Ce n'est pas pour remplacer Laine que Kent Hughes passe des coups de fil actuellement → https://t.co/qB4Qcfx5p2
— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) October 4, 2024
It’s encouraging to see that Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes are focused on adding toughness to their lineup. Clearly, they’re fed up with their skilled young players being pushed around and facing questionable hits.”
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