Canadiens Defenceman Demands Trade

There have been two trade demands made today. One by Sam Bennett of the Calgary Flames and another by Victor Mete of the Montreal Canadiens. Both players are represented by agent Darren Ferris.

Mete has not had an opportunity to play this season. He is a young and promising defenceman at just 22 years old, but the Canadiens depth chart has rendered him a healthy scratch. His frustration is not unreasonable and the Canadiens depth have made them a dangerous team to this point. 

Agent Darren Ferris confirmed the trade request was made, but GM Marc Bergevin claimed this was untrue and that Mete will not be traded. Further reports have indicated that Bergevin may be withholding the truth in order to maintain leverage in immediate trade talks. Others believe he wants to retain Mete and convince him to stay.

Some news - Victor Mete, who has been scratched in each of the Montreal Canadiens' seven games this season, has officially requested a trade from the team.

Agent Darren Ferris and the Montreal Canadiens will work together in finding a trade partner.

— Salim Nadim Valji (@salimvalji) January 31, 2021

Victor Mete’s agent Darren Ferris says his client has asked for a trade from Montreal, but Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin texts @PierreVLeBrun, “Not true and not trading him.” - https://t.co/6tNK55kWnV#TSNHockey pic.twitter.com/qFlqaScmS6

— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 31, 2021

Anyways, anything interesting going on today? Oh yeah... Victor Mete. I spoke to a source that more or less said last night was “typical” MB blowing smoke. The #GoHabsGo know of Mete’s desire to get out of there. Lots of teams have sniffed but none have came close yet

— NHL Rumors (@NHLRumorsDaily) January 31, 2021