Perfect Time to Trade Alex Newhook
Alex Newhook is not the Canadiens’ top offensive talent. Last season, he scored 26 points (15 goals) in 82 games, prompting questions about his true role in Montreal. However, this season has shown a different Newhook: he has already tallied nine points (five goals) in just 13 games, benefiting from Ivan Demidov’s efforts on his line.
Opportunity for a Trade
This surge in performance makes now an ideal moment for the Canadiens to consider trading Newhook to JiC. Jean-Charles Lajoie emphasizes the importance of capitalizing on Newhook’s current value, which is unlikely to be matched again in the National League.
“Despite the excellent services he’s currently rendered, we need to exploit Newhook’s great sequence and use it as bait by involving him in a package.” – Jean-Charles Lajoie
Strategic Timing
The proposal to trade Newhook at this peak moment is not without merit. According to Jean-Charles Lajoie and reported by Anna Gaudreault, this is the right time to monetize Newhook’s rising stock.
“The idea… is not crazy, in a way. The right timing to monetize Alex Newhook | JDM” – Anna Gaudreault (@ladevita12), November 6, 2025
Future Role with the Canadiens
Looking ahead, Newhook’s long-term role with the Canadiens may diminish, making this an important window to maximize his trade value.
Author's summary: Alex Newhook’s recent performance surge creates a prime opportunity for the Canadiens to trade him while his value peaks, as his future role on the team appears limited.