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<\/p>\nKent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens Traded a First-Round Pick for a ‘Fourth-Line Player’ <\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\t\tEric Macramalla, from TSN, had plenty to say about the trade between the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche involving Alex Newhook<\/a>.<\/p>\n In his opinion, in this trade, Kent Hughes gave up a first-round pick (and also a second-round pick) for nothing more than a fourth-line player. Ouch.<\/p>\n Alex Newhook is a Fourth-Line Forward for the Montreal Canadiens, According to a TSN Analyst<\/p>\n “Eric Macramalla would put him on a fourth line. In fact, he said on The Shaun Starr Show that he’s a fourth-line player.”<\/p>\n “Macramalla likes his speed, but he actually thinks his legs are too fast for the rest of his body.” – DLC<\/p>\n The analyst added that Newhook is a turnover machine, especially at the worst possible moments, and that he would be far less damaging on a fourth line.<\/p>\n It’s not one of Kent Hughes’ best trades, though there seemed to be some potential.<\/p>\n I’m speaking in the past tense because I unfortunately no longer believe Newhook can become a solid top-six forward in the National Hockey League.<\/p>\n It’s hard to find a role for him because he’s not a top-six forward, but he doesn’t have the toughness of a fourth-liner either.<\/p>\n And you – do you still believe Newhook can become a regular and effective top-six forward for the Montreal Canadiens?<\/p>\n Previously on HabsFanatics<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tHABSFANATICS.COM
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