Are Quebec forward Hendrix Lapierre's days with the Washington Capitals numbered?
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According to what is reported hockey informant Frank SeravalliThe 23-year-old could be a coveted player on the trade market after being waived for the Capitals' last game.
Several National Hockey League (NHL) teams, including the Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks, are currently in the market for a natural center, and there are very few skaters available on the trade market to play this key position.
The Capitals, who are well stocked at the position, could be inclined to trade a 2020 first-round pick to get a player who better fits their philosophy.
LaPierre had a great preseason with seven points in five games. He left the Caps management no choice but to give him the position to start the season.
However, the Gatineau man has been sidelined for two games since the start of the campaign and did not feature in Sunday's 1-0 win over Rangers.
Lapierre had eight assists in 27 NHL games last season. However, it was in the American Hockey League with the Hershey Bears that he found great success, scoring 7 goals and 25 assists for 32 points in 32 games.
