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Blockbuster Trade Proposal Trending Online Between the Flames and Canadiens

Published November 9, 2023 at 10:19
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This blockbuster trade proposal has been circulating online and is raising some eyebrows regarding a potential deal that could be done between Calgary and Montreal.

Blockbuster Deal That Includes Huberdeau and Gallagher Trending Online



Brendan Gallagher is having an interesting start to the year, with 4 goals and 3 assists through the first 12 games. This is already half of his entire production last year and is bringing up conversations about whether or not it is a good time to trade him. His value is high as of now, and he could bring in a decent asset.

One of those assets could be Jonathan Huberdeau of the Calgary Flames. While Huberdeau is having the opposite start that Gallagher is having, it's likely he will shake that funk soon and return to his average production.


A trade in just this manner is going viral online as it was proposed by Max Van Houtte on social media.

To MTL:
Jonathan Huberdeau, his $10.5M contract for 8 seasons, and his 57 points in 91 games with CGY

To CGY:
Brendan Gallagher, his $6.5M for another 4 years
Josh Anderson, his $5.5M for another 4 years

Let's say the players agree. Which team says no, and why?


The interesting trade would also see the Canadiens parting ways with Josh Anderson.

Is It A Good Trade For Montreal or Calgary to Trade Gallagher for Huberdeau?



Montreal would likely be taking the hit on a trade like this, something that Van Houtte notes in his post. Huberdeau currently looks like one of the worst contracts in the NHL, and he might not be worth the risk for another 8 years.

MTL probably says no, I love Huby, but his contract looks like one of the worst of the salary cap era right now; it seems like wishful thinking that a simple change of team would fix it.


While it is unlikely that this exact trade will play out, we could see Calgary trying to dump Huberdeau with some salary retained, which might entice some teams.

As seen on All Habs - "Trade between the Canadiens and the Flames involving Brendan Gallagher and Jonathan Huberdeau? That has just been mentioned"
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Blockbuster Trade Proposal Trending Online Between the Flames and Canadiens

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