Confirmed rumor: Is Josh Anderson's departure from the Canadiens imminent?
Kent Hughes has done an excellent job since his arrival by addressing some problematic contracts within the organization, and Josh Anderson's contract might be the next on his list.
According to recent information from The Hockey News, the power forward is currently on the hot seat for a potential trade.
The site suggests that the days of Anderson regularly scoring 20 goals per season seem to be over, and his age makes him replaceable in a way that most young Canadiens players are not.
For The Hockey News, it is clear that Anderson no longer fits the vision that the Canadiens are building.
Moreover, it appears that his skills are not ideal for adapting to the style of play that Martin St-Louis is trying to implement, which focuses on game intelligence and collective cohesion.
However, for Kent Hughes to finalize a trade for the number 17, especially with a team that sees him as a playoff asset, he may need to retain part of his three-year contract. This would represent a significant burden on the salary cap.
«The days of him scoring at least 20 goals per year seem to be over, and his age makes him replaceable in a way that most young Canadiens players are not.
If it means opening a spot for a promising young player, the Canadiens should do what they can to trade him. Anderson simply doesn't seem to be a good fit for the Canadiens at this stage of his career.» - via The Hockey News
| POLL |
28 JUILLET | 131 ANSWERS Confirmed rumor: Is Josh Anderson's departure from the Canadiens imminent? Will Josh Anderson play the entire season in Montreal? |
| Yes | 46 | 35.1 % |
| No | 85 | 64.9 % |
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