We've been saying all summer that the Canadiens need to improve their center line. Kent Hughes acquired Zachary Bolduc from the Blues to add some attacking punch to the Blues' attack, but he was unable to solve the “problem”. Even today we still talk about this topic… because on paper CH doesn't have 45 quality players who can play center. because it's true that on paper the Habs don't have 45 quality players who can play center. The Sabers, who will be in Montreal tonight, have a player who can help at that level. And without doing too much research, you'll guess that I'm talking about Tage Thompson…a guy who has scored 44 or more goals in two seasons (44 and 47) in his last three years in the NHL. So the discussion returned to BPM Sport this afternoon: Could you call Kevin Adams about Tage Thompson? Marco D'Amico tomorrow morning:
But as Marco D'Amico mentioned, getting a deal done with the Sabers… will be more difficult. Especially to acquire a guy like Thompson. The Sabers will ask for Luna, and Kent Hughes doesn't want to give up a key player to make it big. splash on the market. Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkowski, Ivan Demidov, Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson… these guys won't be traded. They are too important to the Canadiens' future, and Montreal's general manager knows it too. The only plausible solution is if the Sabers want prospects and picks in exchange for the big right-hander. The Habs are counting on guys like Michael Hage, Alexander Zharovsky, Jacob Fowler, David Reinbacher… and they also have the luxury of a first-round pick. But then again, Hughes won't empty his bank of prospects and picks to get a player who can help now. It's not part of his personality, and we know it's not part of his plan either. Still, the idea of adding a Tage Thompson to the lineup… is appealing. Players of his style (6-foot-6, 220 pounds, capable of hitting) don't exist in the National League, and we're talking about a guy who would fit well in Montreal's top-six.But it's true that Kent Hughes will have a hard time dancing with the Sabers general manager.spacer title=”Overtime”]- great story.
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