Montreal Canadiens trade rumors HEAT UP – Should Kent Hughes pull trigger or WAIT? | Caps preview

Montreal Canadiens fans face swirling trade rumors and uncertainty as roster injuries mount—will GM Kent Hughes make a move or hold steady? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert cut through conflicting insider reports, dissecting talk from Renaud Lavoie, Darren Dreger, and Dave Pagnotta about potential deals, including Samuel Montembeault’s rumored link to the Edmonton Oilers and options like Ryan O’Reilly or Erik Haula from the Nashville Predators.

The hosts spotlight how missing top-six players like Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook puts intense pressure on the Canadiens’ depth, breaking down what internal fixes and strategic acquisitions could stabilize the team’s playoff hopes. Plus, preview analysis of the Canadiens’ rematch with the struggling Washington Capitals touches on power play woes, Josh Anderson’s physical edge, and Juraj Slafkovsky’s rising form. With trade deadlines looming and the roster in flux, can Montreal find the spark to stay in contention?

00:00 Canadiens Updates and Capitals Preview
06:15 Canadiens Need Depth Boost
09:14 Optimizing Demidov’s Offensive Role
12:45 Nashville Trade Rumors Update
15:58 Nashville's Trade Concerns with Hughes
16:55 NHL Trade Challenges and Cap Issues
20:09 "Canadiens Preview & NHL Update"
25:40 "Playoffs Preparation and Tests"
26:32 "Marty's Lineup Decisions"
30:17 Optimistic Episodes: Catch Up!

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