Habs Daily: Trade Deadline Roundup, Monahan, Laval Rocket

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7 months ago

March 4, 2023

Marc Dumont

All the latest Habs news, recent Montreal Canadiens stories, as well as news from around the National Hockey League.

The Montreal Canadiens made two minor deals on Friday. The first sent Laval Rocket forward Nate Schnarr to the Los Angeles Kings for defenceman Frederic Allard. [Canadiens make minor-league trade]
They followed up the trade by participating in a three-way deal. Montreal facilitated a trade by acting as salary cap brokers between the San Jose Sharks and the PIttsburgh Penguins in the Nick Bonino deal. They also acquired prospect Adam Engstrom’s defensive partner, 27-year-old Tony Sund. [Canadiens involved in Bonino trade]
General manager Kent Hughes addressed the media following the deadline, discussing Sean Monahan’s health, among other things. [Hughes gives Monahan update]
The Canadiens wanted to ‘paper’ three players, which would have allowed them to join the Laval Rocket for a playoff push down the road, but only two of the players were accepted by the NHL. [NHL refuses Barron]

NYI: The Islanders reinforced their forward depth, which was the right call, but they failed to bolster their back end. [New York Islanders]
BOS: The Bruins stood pat at the deadline, but with good reason. The trades they’ve already made are paying off. [Boston Bruins]
PGH: Despite a very difficult season, according to Penguins general manager Ron Hextall, his team can contend for the Cup. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
PHI: The Philadelphia Flyers were rather quiet at the deadline, and their general manager took some of the blame. [Philadelphia Flyers]
WSH: The Washington Capitals were sellers at the deadline, but it didn’t take anyone on the team by surprise, seeing as captain Alex Ovechkin was involved in the discussion. [Washington Capitals]
VGK: Newcomer Jonathan Quick was shocked by the trade that sent him to the Knights, but he’s pleased with the development. [Vegas Golden Knights]
COL: There was some great news in Colorado, as superstar defenceman Cale Makar returned to practice. [Colorado Avalanche]
SJS: William EKlund will get an opportunity to prove his worth following a call-up to the NHL. [San Jose Sharks]