A new three way trade has been brought up that sees two Canadian teams involved and two big players involved.
The Massive Trade That Sees Two Big Players Traded To New Teams
This new trade rumor sees the Canucks trading away a player they are healthy scratching in Andrei Kuzmenko. A reporter has brought to light, the Capitals have interest in Kuzmenko.
"I think Washington is a team that has looked at Kuzmenko, but I just don't see a trade possibility with them, it's not like the Canucks are going to take Anthony Mantha" - Friedman
The Canucks do not want the contract of Anthony Mantha but there is a reported team that may have interest in the Mantha contract, the Montreal Canadiens.
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"No (the Canucks can't take Mantha), but the Montreal Canadiens could. He has an expiring contract this summer at 5.7 million. I would absolutely absorb his contract to add more assets." - Costa Rontzocos
No, but #GoHabsGo might. He has an expiring contract at 5.7M. I would absolutely absorb his contract to add more assets
I wouldn't acquire him as a roster player, merely just a facilitator of a deal
I wouldn't acquire him as a roster player, merely just a facilitator of a deal
The Benefits For All Three Parties Involved
All three teams benefit from this trade, as it stands it would look something like this:
MONTREAL Receives: Anthony Mantha + 1st or 2nd Round Pick
WASHINGTON Receives: Andrei Kuzmenko
VANCOUVER Receives: A pick/prospect
WASHINGTON Receives: Andrei Kuzmenko
VANCOUVER Receives: A pick/prospect
For the Canadiens, they get more assets to build around and a potential player to bring into their young lineup.
For the Capitals, they get a young player that they want in their lineup.
For the Canucks, they get cap space to use for a player they may want to bring into the lineup to make them better.
As Seen on Habs Fanatic - Massive Three-Team Trade Looming Between the Canadiens Canucks and Capitals
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20 DECEMBRE | 176 ANSWERS Massive Three Way Trade Sees Two Top Players Traded Would you want this trade to happen? | ||
| Yes | 73 | 41.5 % |
| No | 103 | 58.5 % |
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