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Let’s take a moment to revisit another trade completed by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens, which is taking a turn for the better.<\/p>\n
At the end of last summer, Hughes surprised many by announcing the acquisition of forward Patrik Laine<\/a> from the Columbus Blue Jackets.<\/p>\n Trade completed between the Montreal Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets involving Patrik Laine: Kent Hughes is the clear winner<\/p>\n Notably, the very popular page PuckEmpire called this trade “Don Waddell’s worst trade” as a general manager.<\/p>\n “I didn’t understand Columbus giving up assets to get rid of Laine. They didn’t need to do it, regardless of if Laine wanted out. Giving up a second-round pick to get rid of Laine’s final two years on his contract when you’re a rebuilder like Columbus isn’t necessary.”<\/p>\n – Puck Empire<\/p>\n Let’s recall that the Canadiens traded defenseman Jordan Harris<\/a> in exchange for Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round pick.<\/p>\n That means this pick is still a fairly valuable asset for Kent Hughes.<\/p>\n Say what you want about Laine, but considering the price paid in the deal, it’s another big win for the Canadiens!<\/p>\n While the Columbus Blue Jackets let Jordan Harris go and got nothing in return, Patrik Laine turned out to be a key piece in helping the Canadiens qualify for the 2025 playoffs.<\/p>\n In 52 games this season, he recorded 33 points, including 20 goals, and he certainly played a major role in improving Montreal’s power play.<\/p>\n We’re very excited to see what the 2025-26 season holds for Laine.<\/p>\n Previously on HabsFanatics<\/p>\n POLL<\/p>\n 1 HOUR AGO\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0214 ANSWERS<\/p>\n Trade Completed Between the Montreal Canadiens and Blue Jackets Is Taking a Turn for the Better<\/p>\n Who will score more goals this season?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tHABSFANATICS.COM
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