According to recent reports, the epic of Pierre-Luc Dubois, which was thought to have come to an end, may be traced back to a race between two horses. The Los Angeles Kings were emerging as potential contenders according to a tweet Sunday by The Athletic’s Murat Ates who revealed that the Kings have been given permission to discuss a contract extension with Dubois. But, with Sunday coming and going and Monday morning starting to release other reports, this deal with the Kings may not be “final.”
The Montreal Canadiens still have a chance to step in by proposing their own trade and extend the position, and they appear to be re-engaging in trade talks with the Winnipeg Jets in an effort to land the position themselves.
While the Kings seem to have the upper hand, there is still a lot of work to be done before a deal is sealed, according to him. Pierre Lebrun from The Athletic. Complicating matters, Malak and Gates’ front offices were off to Nashville, temporarily halting discussions.
As LeBrun points out, the Canadians have made efforts to acquire Dubois, but they seem not conducive to proper trading for the Jets, who have no interest in going through the rebuilding phase. On the other hand, the Kings can offer players who can immediately contribute to the Jets lineup. Despite rumors that talks took place between the Kings and Dubois, there is no concrete evidence to support such claims.
Arbon Paw from the Athletic She reported that although Dubois appears to lean toward the Kings, Canadians remain open to exploring potential solutions if talks between Dubois and the Kings reach an impasse. It may be too early to completely dismiss the Canadians, despite the current odds being stacked against them.
TSN’s Darren Dreger also noted that the Canadiens have re-engaged in discussions regarding Dubois, indicating their continued interest in acquiring the talented center. While the Kings remain strong competitors, the Canadians make a late payment to secure his services.
As negotiations develop, it remains to be seen which team will eventually land Pierre-Luc Dubois. Fans will eagerly await more updates as the trade deadline approaches.
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