The NHL rumor mill is spinning faster than ever, and this time, the spotlight is locked onto the Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks in a way that fans haven’t seen in years.

With the offseason barely cooling down, whispers of blockbuster trades are heating up, and a familiar insider is back with information that could shake up the league.

Four teams have reportedly picked up the phone, but the real intrigue centers on what’s happening behind closed doors—and who might be involved.

Why are the Canadiens and Blackhawks suddenly at the heart of these trade talks? What’s driving Kent Hughes and his counterparts to jump back into negotiations just as the summer winds down?

There’s speculation swirling around contracts, cap space, and even big names that could be on the move—but the full story is still under wraps.

Could these conversations lead to a seismic shift in team rosters? Is a high-profile deal about to drop that will send shockwaves through the hockey world? And what role does a mysterious insider play in revealing the truth?

One thing is certain: the details are tantalizing, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Read on to uncover the latest developments and find out what might happen next.

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The insider “Incarceratedbob” is back with exclusive information, and it involves the Montreal Canadiens organization.

In total, he drops four names!

According to his sources, the Montreal Canadiens, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Anaheim Ducks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are back on the phone!

Yes, the vacation is over for Kent Hughes and some of his counterparts.

The Canadiens and Blackhawks Are on the Phone: A Trade in the Works Involving Carey Price?

It’s obviously interesting to see the Anaheim Ducks mentioned here, considering all the rumors surrounding the excellent young center Mason McTavish.

We talked about that in the following article:

However, it’s also very interesting to see the Chicago Blackhawks’ name here, knowing very well that everything indicates Kent Hughes is about to move Carey Price’s contract.

Will this deal happen with Chicago?

It would make sense, considering Carey Price’s contract would be very useful for them to reach the NHL’s salary floor.

This lines up with what Maxime Truman recently mentioned in his article titled “RUMOR! Two Trades Pending With the Canadiens?”

“In chatting a bit with my Saturday contact, I understood that yes, the chances of Carey Price’s contract being traded once his bonus is paid out ($5.5 million on September 1st) are high.

At least one team in the league wants to get a guy you pay $2 million in salary (over half of which is covered by insurance) who counts for $10.5 million against the cap.”

– Maxime Truman

Is that team the Chicago Blackhawks?

Is Kent Hughes currently on the phone with them, finalizing this trade and preparing everything for September 1st?

We can only speculate, but there’s starting to be a lot of smoke here!

I’ll just say this.. don’t be surprised if it’s announced that Carey Price’s contract is traded to the Chicago Blackhawks next Monday!

To be continued!

P.S: Who is Incarcerated Bob?

He is a New York radio host who clearly has privileged information, being one of the only ones to announce Martin St-Louis’ hiring as Canadiens head coach before it became official.

He also has a few big scoops to his name in the past.