Major Trade Underway in Montreal: NHL insider Pierre LeBrun reports a Canadiens goalie is officially on the move to an Eastern Conference Rival
The Montreal Canadiens are in an unsusual situation. They have three goalies on their roster, which leads many experts to believe a trade could come soon.
Pierre LeBrun, the renowned insider, thinks a deal will happen with one of the Habs' biggest rivals.
Three Goalies in Montreal: Carolina Keeps a Close Eye on the Situation After Andersen's Health Issues
The Carolina Hurricanes revealed earlier this week that their number one goalie Frederik Andersen has a serious blood clotting issue.
There is no current timetable for his return, leaving the Hurricanes in a tough spot.
The organization first decided to sign Jaroslav Halak to a PTO to solve their problems, but it seems like they've changed their minds and a trade could happen.
Two teams have three goalies within their roster: the Canadiens and the Red Wings. But with the Habs reportedly interested in trading a goaltender, it looks like they're poised to make a deal.
Montreal and Carolina to Put Their Differences Aside to Work on a Trade Involving a Goaltender?
Over the past five years, the Canadiens-Hurricanes' rivalry has taken a huge turn.
It started when former Habs' GM Marc Bergevin unsuccessfully tried to offer-sheet Sebastian Aho. Later, Don Waddell, the Canes' GM, made the same thing to Jesperi Kotkaniemi and it worked.
Since then, games between Montreal and Carolina are a lot more intense than they used to be.
But Pierre LeBrun believes they will put their differences aside to work on a trade.
Also mentions they've been talking to Halak, but no guarantee they sign him to a NHL contract."
Do you think they will make a trade?
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