Canadiens to tap draft capital ahead of 2026 trade deadline – The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More

As the March 6 trade deadline approaches, Montreal Canadiens General Manager (GM) Kent Hughes faces a strategic crossroads: how to improve a roster currently pushing for a playoff spot without disrupting the chemistry of a burgeoning young core. By releasing their significant draft capital before 2026, they can effectively sidestep inflated prices and bidding wars. […]