Renaud Lavoie wonders if the CH really needs a 120-point winger

The name on everyone's lips is Nikita Kucherov.

It's hard to ignore what's going on and the rumors swirling around him. Even though he's one of the best players in the NHL, let's just say he's not universally loved in Montreal.

Remember that in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, he insulted the fans. And Renaud Lavoie still hasn't gotten over it.

From the source “If Kucherov wears a blue-white-red jersey, there's a serious problem” – @renlavoietva https://t.co/JXYOvmLh3J

My colleague Maxime Truman would also expect a sincere apology if he were to be traded.

But at the end of the segment, Lavoie wondered whether Montreal really needed a 120-point winger when the team's real need is a center. The answer to that question is obvious, Renaud: every team needs a 120-point forward…

Anyway, the situation reminds me of Chris Kreider's. At some point, we have to get past the nonsense players get up to when they're not with the team. Kreider injured the franchise's best goaltender and ruined his career, while Kucherov “insulted” the fan base. If we forgave Kreider, forgiving Kucherov shouldn't even be a question.

Yes, the fact that he mocked the fans is infuriating. No, I don't like the guy. But I'd pay a lot to bring him here; he has exceptional talent, and if Kent Hughes can acquire him without disrupting the core, we automatically become the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. Obviously, a trade bringing him to town would absolutely have to come with a contract extension, but that's another topic.

What team could beat this group of forwards in a best-of-seven series?

Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky

– Loss for Michael Hage and Michigan.

Michigan suffered its first loss of the season, falling 5–2 tonight. Michael Hage still managed to pick up an assist in the loss.

From the source @DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Hage #Michigan

TheFourthPeriod: The Maple Leafs are among several teams that have inquired about Detroit Red Wings restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson, but his price tag may prove to be too high for Chayka's liking. – 10/30 #Leafs #PassionNeverSleeps #LGRW #NHL https://t.co/E0PUq8KECv

Jeff Marek: In 2019, the Blue Jackets swept the Lightning; shortly thereafter, there were discussions between the Lightning and the Oilers… the two main players were Nikita Kucherov and Leon Draisaitl; that was the last time we heard Kucherov's name mentioned in trade talks – DFO Insider (10/30)

– The Lions are in the Western Conference Finals.

BC is one step closer to the Grey Cup

The Lions will face the Elks in the Western Final after defeating the Roughriders at home

19+https://t.co/LxSRvxsxND