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We have an update regarding the Montreal Canadiens and the National Hockey League trade market.<\/p>\n
The assessment of the organization’s depth is reportedly nearly complete.<\/p>\n
According to the columnist, the list of needs to address and potential targets has also been established.<\/p>\n
The market landscape has become clearer for Montreal as well.<\/p>\n
The club must move on from Matthew Knies<\/a>, while other doors have recently closed.<\/p>\n It is within this context that Kapanen’s name has resurfaced.<\/p>\n According to Lajoie, the young center would be available in a trade.<\/p>\n Why trade him now instead of keeping him?<\/p>\n Because his value may have reached its peak, argues the TVA Sports analyst.<\/p>\n A rising value the Canadiens may want to capitalize on with Oliver Kapanen<\/p>\n The argument is based on his impressive rookie season.<\/p>\n Kapanen scored 22 goals in his first full NHL campaign.<\/p>\n The columnist doubts he will do better in the short term.<\/p>\n With the possible emergence of Michael Hage<\/a> and the organization’s depth at center, his value could plateau.<\/p>\n Using Kapanen in a trade could potentially help avoid sacrificing more valuable pieces in a deal.<\/p>\n So, Oliver Kapanen, Samuel Montembeault<\/a>, and Brendan Gallagher<\/a> are the three players to watch closely on the trade market… the three players who would reportedly be openly available.<\/p>\n Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n POLL<\/p>\n 5 HOURS AGO|258 ANSWERS<\/p>\n Canadiens reportedly place three players on trade market, including surprise name<\/p>\n Should the Canadiens trade Oliver Kapanen to acquire a top-line center?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t
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