Canadiens' 2022 Artturi Lehkonen trade gets another look

Lehkonen spent more than five seasons in Montreal

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

What happened: Montreal moved Lehkonen at the 2022 trade deadline. The return included a defenseman and a 2024 second-round pick.

Why it matters: The deal formed part of the Canadiens' broader roster overhaul. Its long-term value depends on what Montreal ultimately builds from the return.

What to watch: The trade tree can be reassessed as the Canadiens' resulting assets develop.

Sources

The Hockey Writers 2026-08-20T10:02:55.185229+00:00

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