Blockbuster Trade Between the Montreal Canadiens and the Philadelphia Flyers: Danny Briere Nearly Caused a Public Relations Nightmare

Many speculations made a direct link with the Canadiens for his services, as Kent Hughes was looking to solidify his future in goal. Several experts believed that if the Flyers managed to trade Hart, the chances were very high of seeing the CH involved.

With the recent developments that occurred with the 2018 Junior Team Canada scandal, where the 25-year-old goaltender was charged by the police in this case, very interesting information resurfaced about a possible trade with the Canadiens, dating from this summer.

According to what was revealed by journalist Arpon Basu last June, despite the significant need to add depth in goal, the option of acquiring Hart was really not in Hughes' plans. In fact, he even stated that it was an impossible starting point for a trade in the eyes of the Canadiens.

At that time, Hughes' decision and the club's management were misunderstood by fans, but now, with what has happened in the last few days, it seems that the organization officially did an excellent job.

In hindsight, it is clear that the Flyers were looking to capitalize on his value, knowing that there could be a significant development with him in this case.

Remember that Daniel Brière was very interested in the Canadiens' 5th overall pick for the draft. It is very likely that Hart was possibly included in the discussion for a trade.

The Canadiens' management must have been aware of certain details, which led Hughes to refuse any offer that included the Flyers' goaltender.