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David Savard: the CH is asking for a 2nd round pick for his services
Pablo Herrera-Vergara
David Savard: the CH is asking for a 2nd round pick for his services
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As the CH prepares to play an important game against the Edmonton Oilers, Kent Hughes is not idle at the moment.

While he juggles the possibility of trading Joel Armia and David Savard, he won’t do it at any price.

Pierre LeBrun mentioned that the price for each of them individually is a 2nd round pick and more. For Armia, it was already known, but for Savard, it’s a relatively high price. The Winnipeg Jets would also be interested in his services.

Where it becomes interesting is that LeBrun mentions that even if teams are desperate tomorrow, it’s not a guarantee that the CH will trade them.

Hughes is ready to keep them, but reserves the right to think if an attractive offer comes to the table.

It’s quite surprising to see the prices that some teams offer to other teams for depth players. Savard for a 2nd round pick is quite surprising, especially considering his age.

If an offer comes up, he will have to think seriously about it. In any case, I wouldn’t want to be in the shoes of the CH’s general manager.

On the one hand, the players are sending a clear message to the management for a push for the playoffs, but there’s also the long-term plan to consider.

I wonder if it wouldn’t be better for Hughes to complete a more medium-term transaction by adding a player who could help the team for the next 4-5-6 years. It’s sure that the price would be high, but the CH has the prospects and picks to dance. Dylan Cozens is definitely an intriguing player that the CH could target.

This way, a trade of this kind would send a good message to the players not only in the short term but also for the future. It’s usually easier to make this type of transaction in the summer, but if the right proposal is there, why not?


In a hurry

– Another transaction.

– It was necessary.

– Beautiful goal!

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