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Monahan Trade: Rebuild Masterclass | NHL News
Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes pulled off a masterclass in asset management by acquiring Sean Monahan for nothing, absorbing his contract and securing a conditional first-round pick — a low-risk, high-reward gamble that paid off when Monahan bounced back with solid play. Despite his value by the 2024 deadline, Hughes wisely traded him to Winnipeg for a first-round pick that helped Montreal draft top defenseman Michael Hage, turning one move into multiple future assets. Though Monahan later signed a big deal with Columbus, the Habs’ trade exemplifies how smart rebuilding can turn a player…
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