Earlier today, Radio-Canada's Alexandre Gascon reported that Kent Hughes was in talks with the Sharks for a possible 4th overall pick. Now Arpon Basu has confirmed the news, and the journalist adds another layer: <q>They're trying to make a trade with the Sharks for the #4 pick, but they've also contacted the Anaheim Ducks to inquire about acquiring the 2nd overall pick. - Arpon Basu</q> So Hughes seems determined to want a top-4 forward. <blockquote class=twitter-tweet><p lang=en dir=ltr>A little Canadiens offseason primer with some information gathered at the combine and elsewhere. His name is sadly missing here, but <a href=https://twitter.com/MAGodin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@MAGodin</a> was a huge part of the reporting process: <a href=https://t.co/vEDYbl7dPf>https://t.co/vEDYbl7dPf</a>- Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) <a href=https://twitter.com/ArponBasu/status/1669053354079576071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>June 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=utf-8> Imagine if Adam Fantilli came to Montreal with the 2nd pick, or the Habs drafted Will Smith with the 4th. It would be quite a coup.