Insider: Habs Splash for Mystery Center
An NHL insider drops a bombshell prediction that the Montreal Canadiens pull off a blockbuster trade for a prime center before the deadline, shaking up their young core in a big way. With Kent Hughes quietly building a contender from the ashes of rebuild hell, this move signals they're done playing it safe and ready to contend now. The center in question brings the size, skill, and snarl Montreal's top-six desperately needs, but prying him loose will test their prospect stash like never before.
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