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Montreal Canadiens adjust trade strategy amidst player injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 11:05 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Montreal Canadiens adjust trade strategy amidst player injuries

Summary

The Montreal Canadiens are reportedly adjusting their trade strategy ahead of the NHL trade deadline. General Manager Kent Hughes is seeking a top-six forward to support star Ivan Demidov. Recent performance from young players, along with Nick Suzuki's injury, may alter the team's aggressiveness in making trades. Hughes may pursue low-cost players similar to last season's acquisition of Phillip Danault rather than parting with top young assets. Discussions surrounding potential trades for players like Dylan Larkin indicate the Canadiens remain open to opportunities that could strengthen the lineup.

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Status Watch

•Canadiens are restructuring trade approach amid injury concerns.
•Kent Hughes prioritizes finding a stabilizing forward.
•Nick Suzuki's absence affects trade urgency.
•Young players are performing well, influencing trade calculus.
•Team linked to possible trade for Dylan Larkin.

Latest Updates

11:05 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Changing Trade Strategy

What they're saying

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The Montreal Canadiens have consistently been in NHL rumours since leading up to the NHL trade deadline for the 2025-26 season. General Manager Kent Hughes has been rumoured to be aggressively seeking a top-notch top-six forward to play alongside star forward Ivan Demidov. But the latest in NHL rumours is that the Canadiens are changing …
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