Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes is aggressively trying to trade up in the NHL Draft according to reports. Listen to the Canadiens Connection podcast episode 248.
On this week's Canadiens Connection podcast, we discuss reports that Kent Hughes is getting aggressive with his draft strategy, dismissals involving Montreal's medical staff, a new prime suitor for Pierre-Luc Dubois and more!
Reportedly, the Canadiens general manager has reached out to the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks to inquire about the availability of the fourth overall pick and the second overall pick respectively.
Why is Hughes making a push to move up in the draft? Is there a precedent? What would it cost to make a big move in Nashville? We discuss on this week's episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast.
This Week’s Show: CC 248 | NHL Draft Buzz: Habs Movin' On Up?
Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- Canadiens dismissed Head Athletic Therapist, Graham Rynbend and Head Physiotherapist, Donald Balmforth.
- Montreal forward Alex Belzile is looking for a two-year, one-way contract.
- Laval Rocket signed forward Riley McKay and forward/defenseman John Parker-Jones each to one-year, one-way AHL contracts.
- Henri Richard was posthumously diagnosed with stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE.)
- Has a new favorite emerged in the Pierre-Luc Dubois sweepstakes?
Segment 2 | Hughes Gets Aggressive About Moving Up in the Draft
- Kent Hughes has been very busy working the phones looking to secure more control in the draft to acquire their target.
Segment 3 | Have Your Say
- Canadiens upcoming events.
- Canadiens Connection question of the week.
- Listener's texts and emails.
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