We have just learned that Kent Hughes made an offer for a star defenseman last summer!

According to reports from insider Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic and TSN, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes was actively interested in signing John Klingberg last summer.

LeBrun even suggests that the CH reportedly tabled a one-season contract offer to Klingberg, before he decided to sign in Anaheim, one of the worst teams in the NHL right now.

The contract was worth $7 million.

The 30-year-old veteran right-hander had 47 points in 74 games last season. This year in Anaheim, he has seven points in 15 games.

Would you like to see Klingberg with the Habs next season as he becomes an uncompensated free agent again this summer?

Credit: Keven Mawn, Fanadiens

MUST READ

1 hour ago  |  By Austin Kelly The True Nature of Auston Matthews' Injury Finally Revealed by Insider

2 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics John Tavares Slowly Becoming a Problem for Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs

4 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Brad Treliving Could Be Making a Costly Mistake Trading for Former 50-Goal Scorer

15 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Maple Leafs Defenseman Returns To Practice Following His Absence

16 hours ago  |  By Austin Kelly Toronto Maple Leafs Walking a Dangerous Line With Captain Auston Matthews

19 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics NHL Reporter Urges Red Wings to Trade Stanley Cup Champion, Maple Leafs Must Act Now

20 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics USA Star Player Taunts Easton Cowan as Team Canada Falls at World Juniors

21 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Auston Matthews' Latest Comments on Injury Raise Major Concerns for the Rest of the Season

MORE STORIES