The $30 million winger that slipped away

The Toronto Maple Leafs had agreed to send Matthew Knies to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Alexander Zharovsky, another prospect, and two first-round picks, but the deal fell through at the deadilne.. It remains to be seen whether the Canadiens will still be able to revisit the trade this summer.

The proposed trade would have seen Matthew Knies, who had a disappointing season with the Leafs, join the Canadiens in exchange for Zharovsky, who had a strong season in the KHL, and two other players.

The deal was reportedly agreed upon before the deadline, but it was not completed in time. It remains to be seen whether the Canadiens will still be able to revisit the trade this summer, especially with the new leadership in Toronto.

Canadiens' GM Kent Hughes: 'We'll Revisit It in the Summer'

Kent Hughes, the Canadiens' general manager, alluded to the deal in a recent interview, saying that the team had something big in the works but it didn't work out and they would revisit it in the summer. Hughes reiterated those comments this week, saying that the team still hopes to make the deal happen.

The Leafs are now under the leadership of John Chayka, and according to some reports, the team is willing to listen to trade offers for most of their players , except for Auston Matthews.

The Leadership Factor: Will Chayka's Arrival Change the Leafs' Trade Strategy?

The proposed trade highlights the challenges of making trades in the NHL, where deals often fall through at the last minute due to various reasons.

The trade also shows that the Canadiens are willing to make big moves to improve their team, and that they are not afraid to take risks to get the players they want.

The proposed trade also raises questions about the leadership of the Leafs and how they will approach the trade deadline this summer.

What's Next for the Leafs and Canadiens?

With John Chayka at the helm, the Leafs may be more willing to listen to trade offers and make deals that could potentially improve their team.

The proposed trade also highlights the importance of having a good relationship between teams and their general managers, as it can make it easier to make deals and get things done.