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\nMajor trade reportedly brewing for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens: ‘The team is very aggressive’
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Kent Hughes’ pursuit is far from over.<\/p>\n
The Montreal Canadiens’ general manager continues to search for a top-six forward, and he’s still on the phone-even in the middle of July-trying to find the right trade.<\/p>\n
That’s according to Elliotte Friedman.<\/p>\n
The draft and July 1 are behind them, but Kent Hughes is keeping a close eye on the trade market.<\/p>\n
“One of the Canadiens’ sources of frustration right now is that they’re still wondering if they can find a talented young top-six forward, someone in their twenties.”<\/p>\n
Friedman is warning the rest of the league.<\/p>\n
The Canadiens could make their move very soon.<\/p>\n
Kent Hughes reportedly pushing aggressively for a top-six forward trade<\/p>\n
Hughes is determined to improve his team:<\/p>\n
“I’m hearing that the team could be very aggressive in its efforts, and I can tell you that it will be.<\/p>\n
I don’t think we’ve heard the last of the Canadiens this summer,” Friedman added.<\/p>\n
Friedman even provided a concrete example.<\/p>\n
He once again brought up Kirill Marchenko, whom the Columbus Blue Jackets have no interest in trading at the moment.<\/p>\n
Hughes isn’t just sitting back and waiting-he’s knocking on every door.<\/p>\n
Friedman added that the Canadiens have reportedly contacted every team in the league regarding available centermen…<\/p>\n
The need is real despite a strong season.<\/p>\n
The Montreal Canadiens finished with a 48-24-10 record, but the offense still lacks depth.<\/p>\n