Martin St-Louis Pushing Kent Hughes to Trade for a Star Winger? An Insider Has Reported That the Head Coach Wants to Bring Conor Garland to the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have been strategic with their recent decisions, leading to speculation about their next move. Their coach is rumored to be advocating for a significant player addition.

Eklund from Hockey Buzz suggests that Martin St. Louis is keen on getting Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks to join the Canadiens.

"I know [the Canadiens] are currently talking to Vancouver about Connor Garland, and would love to make that deal if the Canucks were to take 50% of the salary. Currently I hear that Vancouver is stuck around 30 to 35% of the salary. This feels almost too close of a difference to imagine a deal couldn't get done. Marty St. Louis apparently is pushing hard for this one" - Eklund

Garland's name has been circulating in trade speculations for a while, and his $4.95 million salary cap is a significant factor in any trade discussions.

The sticking point, as per Eklund, is the percentage of Garland's salary the Canucks are willing to retain. Montreal is aiming for 50%, while Vancouver is offering to cover 30-35%.

Despite this discrepancy, with Garland's impressive performance and his age of 27, he could be a pivotal addition for the Canadiens. With 52 and 46 points scored in his last two seasons, his acquisition might be a smart step for Montreal's rebuilding efforts.

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