Confirmed with Link: Kovacevic Traded to the Devils for 2026 4th Round pick (Highest of the three 4th Rounders the Devils own)

[vokiel]

Every year is difference. Clearly, they didn't think players yesterday deserved it. Maybe it,s not the same for 2026.

By the way, they were agile enough for Hage.

Good point, they seem to be much better at drafting and planning in the first 3 rounds.

 

[HabbyGuy]

So without any other moves, the defense is looking like

Guhle-Savard
Matheson-Harris
Struble-Xhekaj
Barron

I thought we might have traded Harris at the draft to sign Roy/Carrier if Hughes really wanted to improve the team.

I think we start the season with Hutson instead of Struble, he plays in the AHL with Reinbacher and Mailloux. Atleast in the beginning.

We get our last long looks at Harris and Barron. Hughes isn't going to rush them out the door, he understands D's need time and he isn't giving them away until he knows exactly what we have in them.

 

[Skip Bayless]

So without any other moves, the defense is looking like

Guhle-Savard
Matheson-Harris
Struble-Xhekaj
Barron

I thought we might have traded Harris at the draft to sign Roy/Carrier if Hughes really wanted to improve the team.

I honestly think there's a chance that BOTH Mailloux and Reinbacher make the team out of camp. If not just one of them.

This trade just opens space for both of them.

 

[SamHabsFan]

Id rather have traded Harris though, Savard is now the only right hand shot D on the team...looking like Mailloux and Reinbacher will be competitionning for a roster spot, which is good news

 

[vokiel]

I honestly think there's a chance that BOTH Mailloux and Reinbacher make the team out of camp. If not just one of them.

This trade just opens space for both of them.

If both of them make it, what would the Rocket right side on D look like?

 

[HabsCode]

Id rather have traded Harris though, Savard is now the only right hand shot D on the team...looking like Mailloux and Reinbacher will be competitionning for a roster spot, which is good news

Justin Barron says hi

 

[overlords]

If both of them make it, what would the Rocket right side on D look like?

poop!

 

[BargainBinSpecial]

Aweille, Armia can pack his bags too...

 

[Habsfan18]

Highest of the three 4th rounders is actually pretty hilarious because I’m picturing the negotiations where this was specified. Maybe i’m just overtired but that shit is funny for some reason.

Solid trade. Waiver pickup, played parts of two solid seasons. He was the obvious odd man out.

 

[Canadienna]

Hutson - Savard
Matheson - Reinbacher
Guhle - Mailloux
Struble - Barron
Harris

Still need to make room

 

[morhilane]

If both of them make it, what would the Rocket right side on D look like?

Keeper if he gets re-signed (he's UFA).

 

[Whalers Fan]

Canadiens acquire a fourth-round pick in 2026 from the New Jersey Devils | Montréal Canadiens

In exchange, defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic is traded to the Devils

www.nhl.com

Lol, its actually best of the 3 4ths NJ has.

So, does that mean that NJ cannot trade any of their three 4th round picks for two years?

 

[HabsCode]

That was our big move off the off-season.

 

[Bottle Rocket]

Good asset management. We bought low (waivers) and sold higher (4th). He played his role of being depth/placeholder and is no longer needed as we look into giving games to our young guns this year.

A good soldier, but managing a hockey franchise is about planning and executing the plan. That's what they are doing.

 

[Skip Bayless]

If both of them make it, what would the Rocket right side on D look like?

 

[Habaneros]

We already have (2) 4 th round picks in 2025 draft...so they choose to tske a 2026 4th

Who is to say this 4th rounder or one of our own is not involved in a coming trade.

 

[HabsCode]

So, does that mean that NJ cannot trade any of their three 4th round picks for two years?

we have them by the balls

 

[The Great Weal]

I think we start the season with Hutson instead of Struble, he plays in the AHL with Reinbacher and Mailloux. Atleast in the beginning.

For some reason, I thought Struble needed waivers so I agree he could be sent down.

 

[Captain Mountain]

So, does that mean that NJ cannot trade any of their three 4th round picks for two years?

We don't know the full details, but probably. Which is hilarious

 

[Wats]

Guess he didn't have much value but thought he'd get at least a 3rd.

 

[Nicko999]

I honestly expected a 7th rounder. Getting a 4th for Kovacevic is a win.

 

[vokiel]

Maybe that's why... Houle ran away

 

[Rapala]

Expect a mid pick

Mid 4th?

 

[Wats]

So, does that mean that NJ cannot trade any of their three 4th round picks for two years?

Nah they would just need to have one left.

 

[HabbyGuy]

Hutson - Savard
Matheson - Reinbacher
Guhle - Mailloux
Struble - Barron
Harris

Still need to make room

We actually don't, atleast not right away. Struble Reinbacher and Mailloux will all start in Laval. I'm sure of it.

Hughes is buying time for Harris and Barron. Unless he can get value he deems worthy for Harris he won't just move him for the sake of it.