After Buffalo's Matthew Savoie was dealt last week, it's now the turn of Owen Beck, the top prospect of the Montreal Canadiens.
Montreal's top prospect moved in a surprising deal
While Savoie went for almost a full draft of picks, Beck's return was much more reasonable, with the 19-year old center moved for a player and three picks.
🚨TRADE ALERT🚨
Spirit acquire OHL Champion and World Junior Gold Medalist Owen Beck in exchange for Aiden Young and three draft picks.
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The 19-year old won a World Juniors gold a year ago with Team Canada and has been off to a great start for the Pete's this year, tallying 30 points in 25 games, and will now look to continue his development as one of the Canadiens hottest young prospects.
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In exchange from Saginaw, the Pete's land Aiden Young and three draft picks, and for the Canadiens, this should only be a good thing as Beck will now look to chase juniors glory in what should be a positive for his development.
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