The NHL is currently seeing some high-profile trades take place. The most recent of these trades marked the entry of Gustav Lindstrom to the Montreal Canadiens. The young defenseman is coming to the fold of Montreal from the Detroit Red Wings.

Gustav Lindstrom has impressed many people with his versatility as a defenseman. The 24-year-old is arriving in Montreal in exchange for veteran defenseman Jeff Petry. The trade has created a stir on social media. While many doubt whether Lindstrom could replace Petry, Kent Hughes is fully confident in him.

Kent Hughes praises Gustav Lindstrom

The young Gustav Lindstrom lacks the experience of Petry, but he does not fall short in any other area. Lindstrom brings a balanced and stoic mindset to the ice rink each time he plays. He plays with a calm and composed attitude and is a great player. Lindstrom goes in with a level head and shows no aggressive suit in either offense or defense. His dynamic play style and commendable passing skill make him a high-profile team player. General Manager Kent Hughes identified his potential and agreed to trade him for one of his biggest guns.

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Hughes made some positive remarks about his latest recruit. He said, “Our pro guys like him. They feel he’s a really smart, puck-moving defenseman that still has a lot of room to grow in his game.” Hughes believes that Gustav Lindstrom carries tons of potential and has only unlocked 70 percent of it. The humble General Manager also said good words about Lindstrom’s former team. Hughes acknowledged the successful record of drafting great players from Serbia and looked forward to Lindstrom becoming a strong asset. Kent Hughes is known for having the back of all his players. While he signed an advantageous deal for the Canadiens, he ensured Petry benefited from the trade.

A General Manager and a good friend

Jeff Petry has established himself in the NHL through sheer control and consistency on the rink. While his stats are not what they used to be in his heyday, he still is a force to reckon with. His exchange for Gustav Lindstrom was the third time he switched teams in the last 13 months. Because of this, Petry is facing a lot of instability. General Manager Kent Hughes called Petry and told him he understood his situation. 

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Hughes told Petry, “we’re mindful that you’ve got a family and your own career and Montreal is probably not the place you’re expecting to play.” Hughes promised Petry that he would not compromise his situation just to get a maximized deal. Petry is now heading home to Detroit and will play for the Red Wings. This portrays Hughes’ commitment to his players irrespective of whether or not they will be in his fold.

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