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sports2 years ago

Canadiens GM Hughes Adds Newhook to Coach's Project List

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has acquired forward Alex Newhook, a former client, in a trade, adding another project for coach Martin St. Louis. St. Louis has a track record of developing young players and maximizing their potential. Newhook, who was a contributor on a Stanley Cup-winning team, will have the opportunity to grow and show his potential in Montreal. While the price of the trade may be seen as high, Hughes believes in Newhook's abilities and the tools he possesses to help him succeed. The Canadiens are open to various possibilities in the upcoming draft, including potentially trading their fifth overall pick.

sports2 years ago

"Alex Newhook Traded to Montreal Canadiens: Avalanche Make Deal for Draft Picks"

The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Alex Newhook to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for picks 31 and 37 in the NHL Draft. The Avalanche now have trade ammunition and may be planning further moves. Newhook's time in Colorado was marked by a mismatch in playing style and a lack of suitable linemates. The Avalanche may opt to re-sign J.T. Compher instead of keeping Newhook, but the price tag could be a concern. Colorado's prospect pipeline could benefit from the acquired draft picks, which they may use to select prospects or trade for NHL players. Overall, the trade provides the Avalanche with options and strengthens their position.

sports2 years ago

Avalanche trade Alex Newhook to Canadiens for draft picks.

The Colorado Avalanche traded Alex Newhook to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for draft picks and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother. Newhook showed flashes of top-six potential but had an up-and-down season, remaining in the bottom-six. The Canadiens believe in their development model and are focused on competing soon, which is reflected in their trade for Newhook. The Avalanche have a depleted prospect pool and adding two picks will help them bolster that.

sports2 years ago

Canadiens acquire Alex Newhook in trade with Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche have traded Alex Newhook to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for the 31st overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft, a second-round pick (37th overall), and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother. Newhook struggled in his second full season with the Avalanche, and the team is looking to win now with the draft capital they've acquired. It remains to be seen if they will keep all their picks or make further trades.