Despite discussions between the two teams for a trade, McGroarty has not changed teams since the draft, raising questions.
McGroarty reportedly made specific requests, including a guarantee of substantial playing time and a role on the power play, conditions that the Canadiens may not be willing to accept.
As Kent Hughes, general manager of the Canadiens, seeks promising young talent like McGroarty, this situation highlights the contractual challenges and complex negotiations that teams face in professional hockey.
