https://twitter.com/NathanGraviteh/status/1640384697011171330

Friedman once again confirmed that PLD is going to montreal as a free agent

Hughes told Lebrun recently their rebuild will be atleast 2 years so there is 0 incentive to make a deal

They'll just wait for him to walk when he's a UFA and they are ready to try for contention.

Exactly. Unless this is some oscar level performance from him and his agent he very clearly only wants to play in montreal. Why give assets up.

ok

Gorton has a history of trading for players early when they're guaranteed to come to the team later. PLD for a year early has to be worth a 2nd round pick + a meh prospect, nothing more. Especially that terrible Dach + deal that was thrown around.

1. Hughes has NEVER mentioned any sort of time frame on how long the rebuild will last.
2. Hughes has NEVER mentioned the word rebuild.
https://theathletic.com/3635435/2022/09/28/canadiens-kent-hughes-losing-culture/
See link above ....it's a lebrun article lol
3. Hughes has NEVER mentioned anything to anyone in the media about PLD.

Better luck next time with your false preaching