Montreal Canadiens trade defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic
The Montreal Canadiens have moved on from defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic, dealing him to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a draft pick.
NHL insider Frank Seravalli was the first to report the news this afternoon. He revealed that the Canadiens had moved the 26-year-old before the return was even known.
Hearing #Habs have traded D Jonathan Kovacevic.
No word yet on where or return.
Canadiens had a logjam on defense - and no shortage of right-shooting blueliners at that.
No word yet on where or return.
Canadiens had a logjam on defense - and no shortage of right-shooting blueliners at that.
Luckily, it was quickly reported that he was sent to the Devils in exchange for a 2026 4th round draft pick.
TRADE: #NJDevils acquire Jonathan Kovacevic from #Habs for a 2026 4th round pick
Kovacevic played in 62 games for the Habs this season and put up 6 goals and 13 total points, largely playing in a bottom pair role. He figures to continue to be a bottom pair guy for the Devils. Notably, he does shoot right, which is always highly sought after for defensemen. He's played in 143 career NHL games and had 28 career points, including 9 goals to show for it.
#NJDevils add another defenseman into the fold. This time it's Jonathan Kovacevic from the Montreal Canadiens.
Kovacevic is a right-hand shot.
Kovacevic is a right-hand shot.
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