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What many expected has now started to unfold for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.
According to several reports, the Canadiens’ general manager has indeed been active over the past few days in an effort to bring reinforcements to the crease.
Among the names that are currently open and may be available on the trade market are Jordan Binnington (Blues), Elvis Merzlikins (Blue Jackets), Tristan Jarry (Penguins), and potentially a goaltender from the Buffalo Sabres.
Kent Hughes is actively exploring goaltending reinforcements for the Montreal Canadiens: he is active on the phone and several names are being targeted
This will be an important situation to monitor, especially if Samuel Montembeault’s struggles continue.
David Pagnotta: “Somebody on another team told me, if the Canadiens go out there and make a bit of a splash, they wouldn’t be surprised if it’s goaltending”
– DFO Rundown
David Pagnotta added: “The other interesting thing that I started to hear in the last few days, and I don’t have any direct confirmation from anybody within the team, but goaltending is starting to be a bit of a big concern.
– DFO Rundown
Clearly, there is real traction behind these rumours.
Do you like the idea of acquiring a goaltender via trade?
The Canadiens currently rank 30th in the NHL in goals-against average at 3.54, and their .873 save percentage also ranks in the league’s bottom three.
And among those who may be available (Jordan Binnington, Elvis Merzlikins, Tristan Jarry), which one would be the most interesting in your opinion for a team like the Montreal Canadiens?
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics