Canadiens acquire Alex Newhook from Avs for 2 draft picks
The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Alex Newhook from the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday in exchange for a first- and second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother.
The Avalanche picked up the 31st and 37th picks in the draft, which begins Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn.
Newhook, 22, recorded 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) while playing in all 82 games last season with Colorado. The Newfou