BREAKING: Western Conference contender lands top talent
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Travis PolitakisFebruary 2, 2024 (11:19)
As the clock is ticking on the trade deadline, top teams look to make some last minute additions to put them in the best position to compete for the Stanley Cup come playoff time in early spring. On Friday morning a top team in the Western Conference got active as they landed a top center in the NHL.
On Friday morning, the Winnipeg Jets landed Montreal Canadiens center Sean Monahan as the Jets look to become the top threat in the Western Conference. In exchange for Monahan, Montreal landed a first round pick and a conditional pick.
The Canadiens could end up landing two first round picks from this trade.
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After the Calgary Flames sent All-Star Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks, teams in the market for a center began making calls as the center market this deadline is unusually thin. Names like Scott Laughton were floated around, but ultimately Winnipeg landed on Monahan.
Monahan is having a solid season in Montreal thus far, pouring in 35 points on 22 assists and 13 goals. Winnipeg adds a former first round pick in a lineup with Mark Scheifele, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Josh Morrissey as the Jets look to bolster their roster for a deep playoff run.
With Montreal landing two first round picks in exchange for Monahan, the question must be asked; who won this trade?
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2 FEVRIER | 80 ANSWERS BREAKING: Western Conference contender lands top talent Who won this trade? | ||
| Montreal | 46 | 57.5 % |
| Winnipeg | 34 | 42.5 % |
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