Update made by Pierre Lebrun on the latest trade of Kent Hughes
Pierre LeBrun recently said what many consider Kent Hughes' best move of the season for the Montreal Canadiens which is acquiring Alexandre Carrier in a trade for Justin Barron.
The trade has had a big impact on the Canadiens, and it has significantly stabilized their lineup and improved overall team performance.
Alex Carrier has easily integrated into Montreal's defense and is now providing stability and allowing other players to settle into their roles.
His steady play at defense has helped the team's structure in overall which is leading to better results on the ice.
In contrast, Justin Barron has faced some challenges with the Nashville Predators since his arrival and according to Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean, Barron's performances have been inconsistent with him making several mistakes during games.
At one point, he initiated an offensive rush with two forwards behind him, and you could see that Roman Josi was frustrated.
That's his job, not Barron's."
- Alex Daugherty
But Barry Trotz remains confident in Barron's potential since Nashville has a strong track record of developing defensemen.
On his podcast, Pierre LeBrun revealed that Trotz had been tracking Barron for nearly a year and that the trade also had a financial component, as it allowed Nashville to save cap space.
As reported by Pierre Lebrun, Barry Trotz is planning to be aggressive in player acquisitions this summer.
While the Predators are taking a patient approach with Barron, Carrier's immediate contributions make this trade look like a clear win for the Canadiens.
Fans and analysts view this deal as one of the season's most impactful trades.
