Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes made a significant move during the team's rebuild, trading defenseman Brett Kulak to a rival team. However, the deal that has garnered the most attention is one that many expected to have a bigger long-term impact. The trade in question saw Kulak depart for a player who has been making waves in the NHL. The key question is whether this move will ultimately pay off for the Canadiens, or if it will be remembered as a misstep in the team's efforts to build a winning roster.

The Montreal Canadiens have made no shortage of trades during their rebuild, but few have had a bigger long-term impact than many expected. When Kent Hughes dealt Brett Kulak to…