2023-06-07 23:20:53
The situation of Pierre-Luc Dubois continues to make ink flow in Montreal. While the chances of seeing him in the uniform of the Montreal Canadiens were great, now Pierre LeBrun has just launched a small bomb in the hockey media stratosphere.
Dubois, through his agent Pat Brisson, would have asked, in LeBrun’s understanding, for the Jets to be traded. He would not even be open to signing a 1-year “bridge” contract extension with Winnipeg.
LeBrun on Insider Trading talking Dubois: “Our understanding is Pat Brisson has informed the Winnipeg Jets that his client isn’t inclined to sign an extension this summer not even a 1-yr bridge, Pat Brisson would like to work with the Jets on a trade for Dubois to another team”
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) June 7, 2023
At this point, the two parties no longer have any reason to negotiate, hence the desire for a transaction. Dubois and his agent therefore want everything to be done with respect for everyone.
Remember that Dubois is a restricted free agent, so Kevin Cheveldayoff, the Jets GM, still has some control over the situation.
However, the striker could decide not to sign and therefore not start the season in Winnipeg if the situation does not evolve to his liking.
LeBrun believes that a trade now would be the best resolution to this situation, which could drag on until training camp.
Some teams will be ready to offer big returns if they can secure their services for a long time. The problem is that we do not know in what perspective the clan of Dubois will receive a potential transaction.
The next question is whether the Canadiens are still interested, and the answer is yes. LeBrun mentions that Hughes has already had contact with the Jets, but that the CH organization is not ready to give the moon for the Quebec striker.
The argument used by Hughes is that he will become a free agent in a year. Bidding will be high, however, as some teams may try to convince Dubois to sign long-term. And therein lies the risk.
It will be necessary to juggle between the desire to secure the Dubois and to give too much given the circumstances.
A lot of
– Déjà.
5 years ago today???????? pic.twitter.com/h2Dzd5rl4H
— Everything Hockey (@EHClothing) June 7, 2023
– Some surprise.
NBA: Chris Paul will become a free agent
— RDS (@RDSca) June 7, 2023
– Beautiful story.
Jacob Perreault and his support network
– The Sports Press (@LaPresse_Sports) June 7, 2023
– A potential LA candidate.
Todd Reirden is in the mix for the Calgary Flames head coaching job per Dreger on Insider Trading.
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) June 7, 2023
1686182830
#PierreLuc #Dubois #leave #Winnipeg