True to his style, Kent Hughes made a trade in the day leading up to a pivotal draft for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs packaged their 31st and 37th overall picks in this year’s NHL Entry Draft along with defenseman Gianni Fairbrother to the Colorado Avalanche in return for forward Alex Newhook. Newhook, an upcoming restricted free agent, will need a contract before suiting up for the Habs.
The Canadiens acquire the rights to forward Alex Newhook from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Montreal's 31st (previously acquired from Florida) and 37th overall picks in 2023 and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother.