Brett Kulak

The Canadiens continue to make waves in the offseason market with fresh roster moves and strategic acquisitions. The Brett Kulak trade that sent him packing still reverberates through Montreal's planning, offering clues about the direction GM Kent Hughes is taking the franchise. Understanding what happened with Kulak helps explain what Montreal is building toward in the coming seasons.

Brett Kulak's deal with the Avalanche has become a lightning rod for debate among cap-conscious GMs and analysts who question whether Colorado overpaid for a depth defenseman. The contract's structure and term have sparked conversations about whether Joe Sakic made a rare misstep in his otherwise shrewd tenure building a contender.