We’ve officially reached that point in the season where everything starts to tighten up — because the NHL trade deadline is just days away.
As for the Montreal Canadiens, this isn’t just about making a move for the sake of making a move. It’s about direction, timing, and whether this management team sees an opportunity to adjust something now — or stay patient.
There are some obvious talking points, like Patrik Laine’s situation, but the bigger question is: what actually makes sense for where this team is right now? And how is the trade landscape changing day by day in this final stretch?
Perhaps it’s well-timed that the team will be together on a California road trip when the deadline arrives. Head coach Marty St. Louis suggested that the schedule may work in their favor, saying “The deadline is always difficult for everyone. The fact that we’re going to be together, I think that’s going to be positive.”
This Week’s Show
In this week’s episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast, we will walk through Kent Hughes’ shopping list, identifying both immediate and long-term needs. In realistic terms, we will get you ready for this week’s trade deadline from a Habs perspective.
What could happen? What should happen? Those are the questions taking center stage.
We also discussed these important topics on this week’s episode of the podcast:
- Habs welcome Alex Newhook back to the lineup; move necessitates healthy scratches.
- A familiar name returns to the weekly spotlight of Montreal Canadiens prospects.
- Two Canadiens players return from the Winter Olympics with medals.
CC Question of the Week: What should be the top priority for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens at the NHL trade deadline this week?
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Canadiens Connection Podcast: What Will Kent Hughes Do?
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