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Canadiens Daily: Hughes Gains Cap Space; Will Habs Move Up In Draft?

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He tried at the NHL Trade Deadline and fell just short, but on Thursday, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes was finally able to unload Shea Weber’s contract.

That, Canadiens news, NHL trade rumors, Stanley Cup Playoffs news and more in your MHN Canadiens Daily:

Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes deserves mad props for unloading the rest of the albatross that was Shea Weber‘s contract Thursday, gaining $2.8 million in salary cap space and acquiring a player he can unload at the NHL Trade Deadline.

Will Kent Hughes work some magic again and get the Montreal Canadiens another Top 10 pick at the 2022 NHL Draft? My partner-in-scribe, Marco D’Amico, breaks down some potential draft picks for the Habs if Hughes can pull it off.

The breakout year for Montreal Canadiens prospects Joshua Roy and Riley Kidney continued this week as both were invited to the Hockey Canada World Juniors camp.

The Montreal Canadiens prospect pool will be well-represented at the 2022 Memorial Cup that begins Monday in Saint John, New Brunswick.

National Hockey Now

NYI: What coaching Bingo card had Bruce Cassidy being hired before Barry Trotz? Where will the former New York Islanders head coach sign and when?

PGH: How much is Evgeni Malkin truly worth on the unrestricted free agent market? How much is he worth to the Pittsburgh Penguins?

PHI: How great is the first Philadelphia Flyers losing streak going to be with John Tortorella? I may just hop a flight to Philly to cover it and enjoy!

WSH: Washington Capitals veteran defenceman Matt Irwin is one of those gritty leaders every team needs. Our Caps scribe Sammi Silber has more.

DET: Detroit Red Wings center prospect Redmond ‘Red’ Savage deserves a shot just for the name ‘Red’ Savage.

COL: It’s looking more and more like forwards Nazem Kadri and Andrew Cogliano could return soon for the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final.

SJS: Not sure about you, but I’m tired of hearing and reading about former San Jose Sharks winger and all-around jerk Evander Kane. Can we just settle his grievance already?

Canada Hockey Now

VAN: Highly touted Russian free agent forward Andrei Kuzmenko is set to interview with the Vancouver Canucks as he continues to meet NHL suitors.

NHL

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has confirmed record revenues and a $1 million rise in the salary cap. Why are the players not up in arms about the revenue part considering owners keep crying broke from the pandemic?

Former Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy thinks he can be the perfect fit as the new head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights.