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Montreal Canadiens: Top 5 Trades That Were Rumoured, But Never Quite Happened

By Patrick Lortie

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 25: Vincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates the puck against the Boston Bruins during the game on April 25, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 25: Vincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates the puck against the Boston Bruins during the game on April 25, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /
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Here are some trades that were heavily rumored to be in the works but were never officially confirmed by the parties involved despite heavy leaks.

  • Deal was reportedly accepted on condition Montreal added their 1985 1st round pick as well. Montreal refused the deal and Lemieux was draft to Pittsburgh.

  • Verbal agreement that never materialized.

  • During Atlanta Thrashers era. GM Andre Savard was not willing to give up Theodore.

  • During Atlanta Thrashers era. Deal was settled but cancelled at last minute by Atlanta who traded Hossa to Pittsburgh.

  • Deal was vetoed by Sundin who held a no-trade clause.

  • Deal was considered until the last second until Detroit decided to draft Marcel Dionne. Montreal held the 1st overall pick and drafted Guy Lafleur. Also drafted Larry Robinson in the 2nd round, 20th overall.
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