Timeline for Two Montreal Canadiens Trades Hinted at By Insider
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The insider Marco D'Amico hinted at the potential timeline for two upcoming trades in the Montreal Canadiens organization before the start of the season.
Over the years, the Montreal Canadiens management proved many times that sacrificing players or future assets to win now instead of taking the long route won't happen.
Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are leading a tight ship, where all moves are calculated.
"Hughes has let it be known that they are not looking to fill a hole by creating another hole. The Canadiens would much prefer the use of futures to add to their roster, but the problem is, so does half the league..
That's why the Canadiens didn't even consider including the names of (Michael) Hage or (David) Reinbacher in trade talks this summer. The Canadiens strongly believe in these two. Reinbacher could complete one of the better top-4s in the NHL one day, and Hage's stock continues to rise."
That's why the Canadiens didn't even consider including the names of (Michael) Hage or (David) Reinbacher in trade talks this summer. The Canadiens strongly believe in these two. Reinbacher could complete one of the better top-4s in the NHL one day, and Hage's stock continues to rise."
While it would be surprising to see the Habs trade away a top prospect, they could trade veterans, including Carey Price, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
Carey Price's Contract Likely to be Traded by the Canadiens in September
On September 1st, the Canadiens will give $5.5 million to Price, and after that, his contract will become attractive for teams who can't meet the salary cap ahead of the next season, with only $2M owed to him in actual salary, which will be covered at 60% by insurances.
According to RG's source:
"The Canadiens are taking a pulse on the NHL trade market and seeing where they fit in. All eyes are on that September 1 date when it comes to Carey Price."
As of now, the team is nearly $6M over the cap, but trading Price's contract away will open up a window for management to make moves on the trade market:
"Once Price's contract is moved, and they actually have real cap space, there is potential for a subsequent move, because the Canadiens don't want to use off-season LTIR right now and they don't want to sacrifice a roster player."
The Habs have a history of making moves before the start of the training camp, and there's a general belief they'll do it again once Price's contract is traded:
"Hughes and Gorton often get a second wind in the month of August and September to make trades, so it wouldn't surprise me at all. Right now, nothing is really happening, but it wouldn't be shocking to see them pull off a trade once Price's contract is off the books."
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