NHL Trade: Canadiens Trade Alex Galchenyuk To Coyotes For Max Domi
The Montreal Canadiens trade Alex Galchenyuk to the Arizona Coyotes for Max Domi.

The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Alex Galchenyuk to the Arizona Coyotes for forward Max Domi.

The 24-year old Alex Galchenyuk was drafted 3rd overall in the 2012 draft. He carries a $4.9 million cap hit.

The 23-year old Domi was drafted 12th overall in the 2013 draft by the Coyotes. Domi is an RFA.

Arizona Coyotes: Coyotes GM John Chayka: “Alex is a skilled, productive forward who has scored 30 goals in this league. We’re excited to add another elite young player to our core group moving forward.”

Arizona Coyotes: Chayka: “Max is a talented player and a good person. Montreal will provide him with a fresh start. We wish him all the best in the future.”

Thoughts from the media

Brian Wilde: “You know when the volcano erupts & it surges so fast you can’t get out of the way of the lava fast enough … That’s this trade. Max Domi has regressed for 3 seasons. Galchenyuk I have already written I expect is gonna have a break out year. Sorry Habs fans, this is a hot mess.”

David Pagnotta: “That said, per sources, Galchenyuk camp wasn’t thrilled with way Habs misused him this season. Trade was inevitable, from Habs perspective. Change might be good for both players.”

Eric Engels: “Alex Galchenyuk (24) has produced .61 ppg over his NHL career. Max Domi (23) has produced .60 ppg. Galchenyuk has two years left on his deal at $4.9M. Domi is an RFA.”

Arpon Basu: “I’m still trying to wrap my head around this. Max Domi is an RFA with no arbitration rights, so he should be cheaper than Galchenyuk. So there’s that.”

Matthew DeFranks: “So the price of a 24-year-old 50-point scorer making $5 million the next two seasons is one Max Domi.”

Habs Links: “I like Max Domi but I think the Habs will regret giving up on Alex Galchenyuk… especially not getting a C back in the deal.”

Adam Gretz: “Galchenyuk is only a year older than Domi and 19-goals, 50 points is a disappointing year for him. Max Domi had 18 goals… … In 141 games over the past two years. I don’t know, man.”