Pierre LeBrun: Preds wanted Jacob Fowler for Yaroslav Askarov

Earlier this week, Pierre LeBrun wrote that the Habs were among the five teams in the running to acquire Yaroslav Askarov.

We knew the Habs had some interest in the goalie, but we didn’t know it was that serious.

Pierre LeBrun shared more details on the subject today, in his weekly column on the Stéphane Gonzalez and Georges Laraque show (BPM Sports).

LeBrun didn’t beat around the bush: the Habs and Preds have been discussing a trade.

Where did it stall?

When Barry Trotz tried to convince Kent Hughes to send him Jacob Fowler in the deal.

The Habs said no:

There’s no way the Habs would trade (Jacob) Fowler. – Pierre LeBrun

During his column with @GeorgesLaraque and @stephgonzz, @PierreVLeBrun explains that the Predators would have wanted Jacob Fowler for Yaroslav Askarov, but the Habs would have said no! pic.twitter.com/rCKyXRuiN7

– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) September 18, 2024

Pierre LeBrun’s comments are important.

Kent Hughes had the chance to pick up an excellent prospect who can help now, but he didn’t want to part with Fowler, who still has some crusts to eat before he’s ready to face the music in the National League.

So it’s not hard to understand…

Jacob Fowler’s value to the Montreal Canadiens organization is enormous .

We knew they liked him a lot because Martin Lapointe talked about him as potentially being the Habs’ goalie of the future after his selection in the 2023 draft.

I imagine the American’s performance in the NCAA in 23-24 helped him win points with management… Because let’s not forget one thing either: Yaroslav Askarov is seen by many as the best prospect at the goaltending position.

That said, knowing that the Habs prefer Fowler to Askarov is quite something. And it shows that the goalie’s potential is enormous in the eyes of Kent Hughes and the Montreal management.

Overtime

– It’s about time.

The @LAKings and Arthur Kaliyev are closing on a 1 year contract.

– Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) September 18, 2024

– Of note:

I have been told by an impeccable source that Winnipeg Jets 2023 first-rounder Colby Barlow will be dealt by the Owen Sound Attack to the Oshawa Generals once he is returned from Winnipeg. That is, of course, unless he makes the Jets as a 19-year-old.

– Ken Campbell (@Ken_Campbell27) September 18, 2024

– Wow.

In addition to what’s mentioned here, GM Don Waddell said Johnny Gaudreau’s dressing-room stall will be kept intact and a jersey will be placed there every game https://t.co/uenCCOSkcb

– Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 18, 2024