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Josh Anderson on trade watch list

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 12:30 PM ET

If the Canadiens add a center (whether now or in November, for example) to their lineup, the odds are good that no top-notch regular player will leave in return.

The Canadiens’ plan, in an ideal world, is to give away picks and prospects to get the job done.

So basically, we can expect the vast majority of the regular players still under the club’s control to be back in Montreal for the next campaign.

But does this mean that no players will be traded? Not necessarily.

In fact, a few names will be circulating in Montreal with a view to a transaction. That’s to be expected, since NHL executives are talking about a lot of guys.

So it’s worth keeping an eye on the lists of players to watch out for. After all, these lists often reflect what’s being said by the league’s 32 teams.

That’s why it’s interesting to note that Josh Anderson is on The Fourth Period’s list.

Summer Trade Watch: Zegras comes off the board https://t.co/k68x5ox81m

– The Fourth Period (@TFP) June 23, 2025

Does this mean he’ll definitely be traded? Not necessarily, no. After all, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen his name in the rumour mill since he arrived in Montreal.

But it’s Kent Hughes’ job to listen if someone calls to inquire about his availability. And that’s only natural, since the recent playoffs have reminded the NHL what this guy can bring to a club.

TOM WILSON AND JOSH ANDERSON GET INTO IT AND TAKE THE FIGHT ONTO THE BENCH

ABSOLUTE CHAOS TO END THE PERIOD pic.twitter.com/fcOnHxwZW4

– Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) April 26, 2025

Josh Anderson has two years left on his contract at $5.5M per year on the payroll. But in real money, the power forward is still due $8.5M over the next two years.

Josh Anderson can say no to a trade for five teams on the heels of a partial no-trade clause.

Will teams be willing to pay Kent Hughes for Anderson? Does the Canadiens’ GM want to trade the player, who has finally found a good role for himself with the club this year?

I can’t say I believe in a trade. But we’ll keep an eye on it, since Kent Hughes might, in an ideal world, like to free up a few dollars on his third line…

overtime

– Claude Giroux under the Franco-Ontarian flag on the heels of “St-Jean”: the Senators are as good as ever with Quebec fans.

Happy St-Jean! pic.twitter.com/wbGYjBbq25

– Ottawa Senators (@Senators) June 24, 2025

– Kings unveil their draft plans. [TVAS]

– The Matthew Tkachuk transaction is complete.

The Calgary Flames will officially pick 32nd overall in this year’s NHL Draft, as final compensation for the Matthew Tkachuk trade pic.twitter.com/ETTMcCc9Ni

– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 24, 2025

– Interesting.

There seems to be a perception that if Daniil Prokhorov is selected in the first round, and, specifically, by Montreal at 16 or 17, he is the only prospect in this thin draft class who could possibly bust if taken in the top 32.

Is Prokhorov going to be a 60-point scorer every..

– Grant McCagg (@grantmccagg) June 24, 2025

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