Canadiens Officially Targeting Young Player in Edmonton

The Alberta team is having a terrible start to the season, currently ranked 31st in the NHL with a poor record of two wins, nine losses, and one overtime defeat. Moreover, the goaltending situation is a major topic of discussion as Stuart Skinner and Jake Campbell, who was demoted to the American league this week, are simply not living up to expectations at the moment.

While speaking on TSN690 this morning, Darren Dreger dropped a bombshell regarding a potential trade between the two Canadian teams. According to his information, Kent Hughes is closely monitoring the situation of Quebecois forward Xavier Bourgault.

Could a trade involving Jake Allen and Xavier Bourgault be under discussion? Certainly, it would not be surprising if the General Manager of the Canadiens wanted to obtain a top prospect for his goaltender, and the former Shawinigan Cataractes player fits the bill perfectly.

Selected 21st overall in the 2021 draft, the center from L'Islet was simply dominant in his last year in the QMJHL, collecting 36 goals and 39 assists (75 points) in just 43 games. Since joining the Oilers organization, Bourgault has played in the American league, amassing 14 goals and 24 assists (38 points) in 69 games.

If you were in Kent Hughes' shoes, would you trade Jake Allen for Xavier Bourgault?