The Montreal Canadiens find themselves at the center of the NHL’s most electrifying trade rumors, with the spotlight shining brightly on St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou. As whispers intensify and insiders weigh in, it’s become clear that Kyrou has vaulted to the very top of Montreal’s wish list this offseason. With both the player and the Habs reportedly eager to make a deal happen, fans are left wondering just how high the price might climb.

Recent revelations from respected NHL insider Elliotte Friedman have only added fuel to the fire, hinting that the cost to acquire Kyrou could be as steep as a top-10 draft pick. This news has sent shockwaves through the hockey community, sparking intense debate over whether the Canadiens should be willing to part with prized young assets to land the dynamic winger.

As speculation swirls and the stakes rise, all eyes are on Montreal’s front office to see if they’re prepared to make a bold move that could reshape the franchise’s future. One thing is certain: with so much on the line, this offseason promises to be anything but ordinary for Canadiens fans.

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The name Jordan Kyrou is generating a lot of buzz right now around the Montreal Canadiens. The reason is simple.

Numerous highly credible and well-informed sources all confirm that he is the number one priority for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton at the moment.

We know the Blues want to trade Kyrou, we know the Canadiens want to acquire him, and we know Kyrou wants to play in Montreal.

The last question remaining is.. what’s the price?

On that subject, arguably the best insider in the entire National Hockey League, Elliotte Friedman, has just made some interesting revelations.

Jordan Kyrou was worth the 8th overall pick from the Seattle Kraken at the Draft

That gives a very good idea of what the Montreal Canadiens would need to give up to get Kyrou (something equivalent to the 8th overall pick).

Elliotte Friedman: “I do think Seattle thought about Jordan Kyrou; they ultimately decided not to do it; I don’t know this but I suspect that would have cost them the 2025 8th overall pick.”

– 32 Thoughts Podcast

I repeat this often, but when an insider like Elliotte Friedman makes a statement like that, it’s never said randomly or without reason.

We highly recommend listening to the full episode.

Knowing this, it’s clear that a player like Michael Hage would be a solid starting point in the discussion, and it’s very likely that he’s one of the pieces the Blues are asking for in return for Kyrou. But is Kent Hughes ready to go that far?

Would it be a mistake to trade a young talent like Hage?

It will be really interesting to watch-especially after what Jeff Gorton just said.

We’re in for a wild NHL summer!