It was reported by NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun that GM Kyle Davidson and the Chicago Blackhawks made a big offer to acquire the 4th overall pick.
Kyle was unable to secure the 4th overall pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they coveted Cayden Lindstrom.
But they would make the same offer to Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens, as they really were after Ivan Demidov.
The biggest part of the trade was it was an unprotected pick, which would've been a 1st or 2nd overall in the 2025 NHL draft.
Despite it all, the Blackhawks were unable to draft both Levshunov and Demidov in the same draft, though Kyle Davidson tried his best.
It worked out well for the Canadiens who would draft, Demidov who is considered a generational talent. But for the Blackhawks, they still had a successful draft, securing the best defenseman available.
To be honest, if I was in Hughes's shoes, I'm not sure I'd have made any different choice.
Source: HabsetlnhMontreal Canadiens: Blackhawks have submitted a huge trade offer
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