Chris MacFarland is keeping the phone lines busy.
On Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that the Colorado Avalanche and Montreal Canadiens had struck a deal. It sees forward Alex Newhook to the Canadiens while the Avs get two picks from this year's draft. These include the 31st overall pick in the first round and the 37th overall pick in the second round. They also get defender Gianni Fairbrother in the move. It was first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and then confirmed by the Montreal Canadiens.
Colorado trades Alex Newhook to Montreal for a first and a second round pick
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 27, 2023
Les Canadiens acquièrent les droits de l'attaquant Alex Newhook de l'Avalanche du Colorado en échange des 31e (obtenu de la Floride) et 37e choix au total de Montréal en 2023 et du défenseur Gianni Fairbrother.