The Canadian suffered another major setback against the Senators in Ottawa on Saturday. The infirmary is so overcrowded he had to call Owen Beck back from junior training. Will General Manager Kent Hughes be able to trade his big deals just over a month before the close of trading?
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He won’t be able to pass them all on to other teams. It would be very surprising.
Let’s start with the simpler folders. Evgeni Dadonov should be interested in some formations despite his remaining salary of 5 million US dollars. After a difficult start to the season, he has found his way in the last few weeks. He regained his offensive creativity.
Mike Hoffman? With another $4.5 million season slated for next year, things are going to be very tough. The other managing directors will not want medium-term rent for their training. His erratic effort and demeanor might put many off.
Josh Anderson’s name has also been involved in trade rumors over the past few days. Anderson can skate well and has a large frame, perfect for the playoffs. However, it tends to disappear during certain games. In addition to this aspect, the balance of his contract (4 more seasons at $5.5 million) could also be a cause for questioning.
Joel Edmundson should be traded for a draft pick if he’s healthy. Ditto for Jonathan Drouin, Sean Monahan and Joel Armia who are still on the ground.
David Savard? The other teams have to make an attractive offer because the Canadian likes him a lot. Martin St-Louis included. He is a role model for the organization’s young defenders.
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