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The Montreal Canadiens are once again at the center of discussions in the NHL, and this time, it’s about a center that’s getting people talking.
In these conversations, we often hear about the Habs’ progression, the culture they’re slowly building, and the patience they’ve shown for quite some time.
But more and more, there’s a feeling that something is brewing.
And it wouldn’t just be a small step… it would be a big move.
Elliotte Friedman reignites rumors of a top center coming to the Montreal Canadiens via the trade market
According to Elliotte Friedman, the organization could try to land a top-tier center-not just a good player, but one of the best available when the opportunity arises.
He explained that Montreal has what it takes to pull off that kind of trade.
He mentioned the team’s salary cap space.
He talked about management, which he views as aggressive and ready to act when the right moment comes. I have to say, I completely agree with him.
He also pointed out the young players the Canadiens have-players who are drawing attention across the league.
Here’s what he said, translated to English:
“Montreal, to me, is gonna try to get their hands at some point on the best center they can find; they have an aggressive front office, they have the cap room; they have young pieces they can move.”
– Elliotte Friedman via Morning Cuppa Hockey
But of course, let’s be clear-this comment doesn’t mean a trade is happening tomorrow morning.
However, it reveals something important about how the Canadiens are perceived around the league.
The Habs are no longer seen as a team that waits and hopes.
They’re now viewed as a team preparing to build toward winning.
And a move like that-if it ever happens-could completely change the team’s landscape in the NHL.
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Elliotte Friedman May Have Just Teased the Canadiens’ Next Move
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