In an intriguing veteran trade pitch, the Canadiens are acquiring a defenseman for $7.7 million.
According to one trade proposal, the Montreal Canadiens would acquire a defender ranked in the top four. The team has reportedly been involved in trade negotiations.
Users may make their own trades using the PuckGM tool on the website PuckPedia. One user suggested a trade in which the Chicago Blackhawks would sell Connor Murphy to the Canadiens.
Pittsburgh’s 2025 second-round selection
As Chicago receives a younger defenseman to aid in the rebuild, and Montreal receives a defenseman to assist them now, the suggested transaction does make sense.
Murphy, 31, is now in the second year of a three-year contract worth $17.6 million. The defenceman is renowned for his defensive approach and may be one of Montreal’s top four pairings. However, he
. But, he can add a bit of offense, as last season, he recorded 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points in 46 games.
In return, the big part of the return would be the second-round pick and Barron. Barron is a 22-year-old defenseman who could replace Murphy on the Blackhawks blueline and also his age fits in nicely with Chicago’s rebuild. Last season, Barron skated in 48 games recording 7 goals and 6 assists for 13 points.
Farrell, meanwhile, is a 22-year-old forward who has been playing in the AHL. He would likely be an AHL player in Chicago. But, he could be a call-up and play on the third or fourth line if someone gets hurt.
