Canadiens Lack Depth at Center After Monahan Trade
Also, Newhook's Return Could Help Center Woes, Savard Could be Moved Next & more
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In today’s edition, we look at the Monahan trade, the lack of depth at center, and who could be moved next on or before the deadline
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Canadiens Should Experiment with Newhook at Centre Again
February 6, 2024 by Ryan Szporer
The Montreal Canadiens aren’t tanking… not necessarily anyway. In their current situation, facing the injuries the Habs have had, they’re just a bad team, 10 points out of the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot coming out of All-Star Weekend. That’s an important distinction to make.
Canadiens Need to Trade David Savard to Maximize Value
February 5, 2024 by Blain Potvin
Between now and March 8, the NHL’s trade deadline, there will be many names from the Montreal Canadiens circling the rumour mill. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes has a busy few weeks ahead of him, while the team focuses on finding ways to compete with the loss of another centerman in Sean Monahan.
Sean Monahan Trade Leaves Canadiens with a Gap at Center
February 3, 2024 by Blain Potvin
The Montreal Canadiens and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes followed through with a move that was expected by nearly everyone. He traded Sean Monahan to the Winnipeg Jets in return for a first-round pick and a conditional pick.
Related: David Reinbacher’s Development Has Silver Lining for Canadiens
This trade, despite its excellent value, leaves a massive hole in the Canadiens lineup. Monahan’s role on the team allowed Montreal to remain competitive and will hurt the club in the short term. The depth at center has taken a hit, the questions they now face is how does they adjust the roster, and how does this help in the long run?
Canadiens Recall Lucas Condotta and Sign Brandon Gignac
February 5, 2024 by Trege Wilson
The Montreal Canadiens made their first big move ahead of the NHL trade deadline during the All-Star Break, trading center Sean Monahan to the Winnipeg Jets for a first-round pick and a conditional third-round pick in 2024. This deal leaves Montreal with a massive hole at center that they will need to fill for the rest of the season, so they had to make some internal moves.
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Trade Targets - Canadiens Should Target Prospects Not Picks at Trade Deadline
Trade Bait - Who are the Montreal Canadiens’ Trade Candidates?
Habs Commentary - 5 Montreal Canadiens Keys to Success to End 2023-24
New York Rangers - Rangers Made Right Call Avoiding Monahan Trade With Canadiens