I feel like talking to you regarding Nicolas Beaudin. This is THE news of the day on the Canadian side, following all.
This morning, Kent Hughes acquired the young left-handed defender from Chicago. In return, the Hawks get their hands on Cam Hillis. I suggest you read the paper the following, signed Charles-Alexis Brisebois, for the details of the transaction:
The Quebecer is a left-handed defenseman who was drafted in the first round by the Blackhawks in 2018 → https://t.co/J6PK2MX8k9
— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) October 26, 2022
From what I understand, it is that the reactions are a bit mixed following the arrival of Beaudin in town. Yes, he is a Quebecer. Yes, it’s a first-round pick.
But, there are some who are simply not happy with the trade made by Hughes. Why? I do not know.
Personally, I love the trade. I was a bit surprised this morning, however, when I received the alert on my phone…
The first reaction I got was this: one more damn left-handed defender? But, taking a step back, I came to another conclusion.
I think this is a good, even excellent transaction on the part of the Montreal GM. We gave a guy who is not part of the team’s long-term plans and who was playing in the ECHL in Cam Hillis, once morest an American League player who has the potential to establish himself in the NHL from here. a few years.
The voice of the Laval Rocket on the airwaves of BPM Sports, Anthony Marcotte, describes the exchange as “theft”, him.
That’s quite a robbery. I just can’t believe it. https://t.co/Ktfjr5ToG4
— Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) October 26, 2022
Is the word chosen by Anthony a bit strong to describe the situation? You be the judge.
I tend to agree with him, though. Kent Hughes got rid of a “nothing” once morest a guy who has the potential to play in Montreal. He played, Cam Hillis, with the big boys last year…
But that’s because the Canadian had 24 injured players and 45 players with COVID. I may be exaggerating a bit, but you know what I mean.
Me, what I like is that we give a 23-year-old guy the chance to bounce back. Another chance to develop as he should have, being a late first-round pick.
I love the point my colleague Marc-Olivier Beaudoin brought up in the tweet below. It costs nothing (Cam Hillis) to take a chance with Nicolas Beaudin. And, in addition to all that, we take out a contract from the organization by exchanging the Lions player.
I like! Ultra low risk / low/mid reward. The CH gives “nothing” once morest a guy who might become a 3rd pair / 2nd wave defender of PP. At worst, it doesn’t work, Beaudin leaves and it cost nothing to try it!
— Marc-Olivier Beaudoin (@MOBeaudoin1) October 26, 2022
I think the word “potential” goes well with the word “theft” when talking regarding the transaction.
I take absolutely nothing away from the talent of the Quebecer, but it’s not for nothing that no team decided to select him when he went on waivers a few weeks ago.
The season may not have started at that time and I am aware of the fact that the teams are still waiting before completing their respective training for the start of the season, but hey.
And that’s not to mention the fact that he was unable to break through one of the NHL’s worst defenses in Chicago.
Once once more, I am not criticizing Nicolas Beaudin. I’m just being realistic in what I say. We will not believe that he will become the savior of the Canadiens either, we agree on that.
But, in general… Kent Hughes won it, that transaction. Hands down, even.
A lot of
– Good news for Toronto.
John Tavares on the ice at Leafs practice in Vegas
Zach Aston-Reese, Denis Malgin in regular sweaters … Wayne Simmonds is in a grey scratch sweater @TSN_Edge
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 26, 2022
“I have a feeling he’s still injured, Brock Boeser.
Brock Boeser on disabled listhttps://t.co/6Wa263x3qh
— RDS (@RDSca) October 26, 2022
– Poolers alert!
Brad Marchand nears return to playhttps://t.co/Y4ERnDmORi
— RDS (@RDSca) October 26, 2022
– I can’t wait to see how the guys are going to do.
A long four-game road trip awaits the Canadienshttps://t.co/0lHwdspF4l
— Hockey 360 (@hockey360) October 26, 2022
– Big visit to Laval tonight.
The Belleville Senators come to Laval tonight with three 1st round picks (Thomson, Bernard-Docker and Greig) and two former 2nd round picks (Sokolov and Jarventie), all in Ottawa. Mads Sogaard is injured but would also be added to this list.
— Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) October 26, 2022
– He’s been on fire lately!
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— TVA Sports (@TVASports) October 26, 2022
