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Photo credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Kent Hughes is still active this July, looking to complete another trade for the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\n
No, the Canadiens are not done shopping this summer.<\/p>\n
According to David Pagnotta, Kent Hughes is still searching for a forward capable of playing on the second line.<\/p>\n
Speaking on Leafs Morning Take, the insider was clear about it. Despite a quiet summer, the Canadiens’ general manager remains active in his search.<\/p>\n
The need is real in Montreal’s top six.<\/p>\n
The Canadiens have solid depth, but they are still clearly missing a consistent scorer to support the core.<\/p>\n
A reliable winger capable of scoring 20 goals without becoming a luxury expense. That would be ideal!<\/p>\n
Anthony Mantha<\/a>‘s recent signing with the New Jersey Devils closed one door. The club now has to explore other options to fill that void.Connor Zary<\/a> an intriguing option in Calgary for Kent Hughes<\/p>\n One name has been circulating among fans as a potential Plan B: Connor Zary of the Calgary Flames.<\/p>\n Nothing is official, but the idea is worth considering. At 24 years old, the forward still has room to grow.<\/p>\n He recorded 25 points in 74 games with Calgary last season, but the start of his career showed plenty of promise.<\/p>\n The potential remains intriguing.<\/p>\n A change of scenery and a more clearly defined role could unlock the potential he has clearly shown.<\/p>\n One thing remains certain: the search for a second-line forward is far from over.<\/p>\n Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n POLL<\/p>\n 3 HOURS AGO|120 ANSWERS<\/p>\n New top-six trade option emerges as Plan B for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens<\/p>\n Would Connor Zary Be a Good Plan B for the Canadiens’ Second Line?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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