Canadiens reportedly place three players on trade market, including surprise name
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We have an update regarding the Montreal Canadiens and the National Hockey League trade market.
The assessment of the organization’s depth is reportedly nearly complete.
According to the columnist, the list of needs to address and potential targets has also been established.
The market landscape has become clearer for Montreal as well.
The club must move on from Matthew Knies, while other doors have recently closed.
It is within this context that Kapanen’s name has resurfaced.
According to Lajoie, the young center would be available in a trade.
Why trade him now instead of keeping him?
Because his value may have reached its peak, argues the TVA Sports analyst.
A rising value the Canadiens may want to capitalize on with Oliver Kapanen
The argument is based on his impressive rookie season.
Kapanen scored 22 goals in his first full NHL campaign.
The columnist doubts he will do better in the short term.
With the possible emergence of Michael Hage and the organization’s depth at center, his value could plateau.
Using Kapanen in a trade could potentially help avoid sacrificing more valuable pieces in a deal.
So, Oliver Kapanen, Samuel Montembeault, and Brendan Gallagher are the three players to watch closely on the trade market… the three players who would reportedly be openly available.
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