After a brief stint in Laval last season, where he scored 6 goals and accumulated 9 points in 8 games, Joel Armia saw a surge in performance, reaching a personal best of 17 goals, including 13 in his last 45 games.
Initially seen as a salary burden to be moved via a draft pick trade, Armia enhanced his value with a strong finish to the season.
Grant McCagg believes Kent Hughes could fetch up to a second-round pick for the 6-foot-3 Finnish forward, known for his two-way play.
McCagg points out that if Armia continues on this trajectory, he could attract interest from multiple teams before the trade deadline.
