“From what I hear, David Savard will probably be traded.”
Charles-Alexis BriseboisThe Canadiens are not, contrary to what I’m reading, #InTheMix right now: they’re last in the East.
Yes, there are only three points separating them from the playoffs, but it’s going to take more than two good games together to convince me that Martin St-Louis’ club can fight for the playoffs.
And it’s not as if the teams ahead of the Habs will all start losing just yet.
So, in a few weeks’ time, we’ll be wondering whether the Habs have what it takes to do what wasn’t necessarily planned a few weeks ago: trade rental players.
David Savard’s name is bound to come up.
On this subject, Marco D’Amico (Responsible Gambler) has done his homework and talked to some people in the business who are of the following opinion: the market will force Kent Hughes to part with Savard.
NHL sources predict David Savard will be a key trade target ahead of the deadline. With his playoff experience, could the @CanadiensMTL move him this season? Read more on Savard’s future via @mndamico https://t.co/mUvnKhAOID
– RG (@TheRGMedia) November 19, 2024
If Kent Hughes plays his cards right, a first-round pick is in play → https://t.co/IaL7mJm3R7
– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) November 19, 2024
It’s safe to assume that a good old-fashioned overbid could net the Canadiens a first-round pick, although it’s still early to get into the details of what a deal would look like.
Will the fact that he’s relatively unique on the market for rental right-handed defensemen of this calibre mean that he’ll be at the heart of discussions that will take place sooner? Perhaps it will.
Look at Sean Monahan last year…
If the market forces the Canadiens to trade him (it’s easier this year, as a rental player), the end of the season will be even tougher in Montreal. Is that really what the club wants? That’s part of the equation too.
Overtime
– Of note.
Rafael Harvey-Pinard takes part in his first practice with the@RocketLaval #AHL pic.twitter.com/N4aGAo2NI8
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) November 19, 2024
– Makes sense.
Alex Barré-Boulet is still not at Rocket practice this morning. I assume that Rafaël Harvey-Pinard will take his place on the 1st line with Brandon Gignac and Joshua Roy. Luke Tuch replaced him on Saturday, but he should be back with Arseneau and Xhekaj tomorrow.
– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) November 19, 2024
– Still with the Rocket.
Luke Tuch is not practicing today (therapy day).
Luke Tuch is not practicing today (therapy day).
– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) November 19, 2024
– He’s been the talk of the town.
His girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, was much more enthusiastic. https://t.co/IJ2aifQZJQ
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) November 19, 2024
– A real one.
Things you didn’t know you needed to know: Nick Suzuki’s secret passion in life is Nickelback.
Things you didn’t know you needed to know: Nick Suzuki’s secret passion in life is Nickelback. pic.twitter.com/BBbQ4UgFSN
– Sports on Prime Canada (@SportsOnPrimeCA) November 18, 2024