Here's what the Montreal Canadiens have to trade if they want a top center in the NHL
Rumors of a potential trade involving Elias Pettersson have taken the hockey world by storm and the Montreal Canadiens is emerging as a possible destination.
As reported by Habs Fanatics, the Vancouver Canucks are reportedly listening to offers for the 26-year-old star and this was fueled by speculation of locker-room tension between Pettersson and teammate J.T. Miller.
Former Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau recently hinted at unresolved issues within the team and it's adding weight to the possibility of a major trade.
If there's a rift in the locker room, it's up to the coach in all of these situations. I know the coach is the easy one to move but it's up to him to read the room, and if something is wrong, to fix it and to fix the room and bring the guys in and talk to them about it."
- Former Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau
Here is the proposed deal:
To Montreal - Elias Pettersson
To Vancouver - Kirby Dach, Owen Beck, Logan Mailloux, and a first-round pick.
For Montreal, acquiring Elias Pettersson who is one of the NHL's most skilled centerswould certainly help bring the Canadiens to a new level.
At 26, he's entering his prime and coming off a 102-point season in 2022-23 and his ability to dominate offensively and drive play would make him one of the key player of the rebuild.
On the other side, Kirby Dach is a 22-year-old forward with immense potential who thrived last year bu have some difficulties right now.
Owen Beck is a top prospect known for his two-way game and Logan Mailloux offers offensive upside at the blue line.
The first-round pick in a deep draft adds significant value to the package.
The Canadiens must weigh the immediate impact of acquiring a superstar like Elias Pettersson against the long-term cost of trading core assets and for the Canucks, this deal could address organizational needs while moving on from a potential rift.
| POLL | ||
Would you trade all these assets for Elias Pettersson if you were the Montreal Canadiens? | ||
| Yes | 153 | 29.1 % |
| No | 373 | 70.9 % |
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