The NHL trade market is heating up, and a surprising development is brewing between the Montreal Canadiens and the Seattle Kraken. While most eyes have been focused elsewhere, insiders are buzzing about a potential blockbuster that could reshape both franchises. For the Canadiens, who have been aggressively searching for a solution down the middle, the timing couldn’t be better.

Meanwhile, the Kraken find themselves with an enviable surplus of talented centers, creating the perfect storm for a high-impact deal. With rumors swirling and big names suddenly in play, the stage is set for a dramatic twist in the offseason narrative.

As whispers grow louder about a possible move involving one of Seattle’s top forwards, fans and analysts alike are left wondering if this could be the answer Montreal has been desperately seeking. The coming days promise intrigue, speculation, and perhaps, a trade that will reverberate across the league. Stay tuned as the story unfolds and the hockey world braces for what could be one of the most talked-about transactions of the summer.

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We have an interesting development for the Montreal Canadiens on the NHL trade market, involving the Seattle Kraken. Strangely, this isn’t being talked about nearly enough, but the Canadiens and the Kraken are actually great trade partners.

On one hand, Montreal is seriously and actively looking to acquire a center.

And on the other hand, Seattle has a major surplus of centers.

They already had Chandler Stephenson, Matty Beniers, Shane Wright, Tye Kartye, and Jared McCann at center-and now, they’ve oddly just acquired another center in Frédérick Gaudreau.

And that’s not even including Berkly Catton, David Goyette, and Jake O’Brien (the 8th overall pick in the 2025 draft), who will be arriving fairly soon.

So it’s no surprise that a new rumor has just surfaced.

RUMOR: The Kraken Are Offering Jared McCann to Other NHL Teams via Trade, and the Montreal Canadiens Are Immediately in the Mix

He’ll definitely be a name to watch closely!

Chris Johnston: “Seattle might be compelled to move someone like Jared McCann”

– Chris Johnston Show

Unsurprisingly, his name was immediately linked to the Montreal Canadiens.

Kraken Open to Trading Jared McCann: What If He’s the Second-Line Center Montreal’s Been Looking For?

Yes, this could be a very interesting option.

As also confirmed by The Fourth Period, McCann is definitely a strong option for teams seeking help on offense and at center.

Jared McCann, 29 years old, is a 6-foot-1, 191-pound center who’s a very complete player-and he’s put up solid totals of 61, 62, and 70 points in his last three seasons.

In 2022-23, he scored 40 goals in 79 games-just imagine!