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Perfect Time to Trade Alex Newhook

Alex Newhook may not be the Montreal Canadiens’ top offensive weapon. Last season, he gathered 26 points with 15 goals in 82 games, leaving many to question his ultimate role on the team. However, this season he has shown another level of performance.

In just 13 games, Newhook has earned nine points, including five goals. His recent surge has been largely influenced by playing alongside Ivan Demidov, whose strong presence has boosted Newhook’s output.

"We must take advantage of Newhook's current value… because it will probably never be as high as it is right now in the four corners of the National League," said Jean-Charles Lajoie.

According to Lajoie, this could be the ideal moment for the Canadiens to trade him, turning his current success into long-term assets. He suggests involving Newhook as part of a package deal while his market value remains at its peak.

"Despite the excellent services he's currently rendered, we need to exploit Newhook's great sequence and use it as bait by involving him in a package."

Anna Gaudreault also shared a similar sentiment, saying that the idea of trading Newhook at this point is not irrational. Considering Montreal’s long-term strategy, Newhook’s future role might soon diminish, making this moment a potential window of opportunity.

Author’s Summary

Analysts see Alex Newhook’s current momentum as a rare chance for Montreal to trade him at peak value before his role on the team declines.

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