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Montreal Canadiens: Three Players We Could See Traded This Season

By Tyler Major-Mcnicol

ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Johnathan Kovacevic #26 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on April 12, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Johnathan Kovacevic #26 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on April 12, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Mar 5, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jordan Harris. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jordan Harris. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

Jordan Harris

The left side of the blueline is definitely a strength for the Canadiens, and with the top two defence pairings set, and no space on the right side, Jordan Harris could be an interesting piece. Harris has shown poise beyond his years, and with his calm, cool play along with a strong stride and excellent edges, Harris should only see his game improve even more this season. Kaiden Guhle and Mike Matheson are the top two left defensemen, and Lane Hutson is likely about a season away, along with Adam Engstrom, so Harris might get squeezed out.

While it may be frustrating, Harris doesn’t have great size, and Hutson is likely to be the small guy who fits in, Harris doesn’t have the tools that Hutson does. Arber Xhekaj occupies the left side, and he fills a need on the bottom pair, with Lindstrom coming in, he might usurp Harris for the third right defence slot. It’s not fun to trade away great players that were developed and drafted within the organization, but hockey is a business.

The left side is rock solid, and there are a few guys down in the American League working their way up, so Harris could become expendable. This would likely happen mid-season if it does, giving Harris the chance to continue his strong play, which will erase any doubts. Given his age, and Hughes’s knowledge of the market, it’s more than likely that Harris will nab the Canadiens a solid return.

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