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Montreal Canadiens: Everything indicates that Kent Hughes will make another imminent trade

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Mike Bouchard
August 22, 2024 (6:09)

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Since the acquisition of Patrik Laine, Kent Hughes, General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens, has faced a major financial challenge.

Despite rumors involving trades for Trevor Zegras, Martin Necas, and Rutger McGroarty, Hughes is currently dealing with an exceeded salary cap.

To avoid placing Carey Price on long-term injured reserve (LTIR), Hughes must manage his budget carefully. It seems unlikely that another major trade will be made before the season starts, but Hughes might use strategies such as contract management, minor trades to free up salary space, or temporarily sending some players to Laval to create cap room.

These administrative strategies help maintain the financial flexibility needed to comply with salary cap rules while preparing the team for the upcoming season.

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