After confirming they will pick 5th overall in the draft, Montreal Canadiens management can now focus on improving the offense under Martin St-Louis for the upcoming season. However, it's unlikely their first-round pick will be NHL-ready right away, leaving a gap in the lineup alongside Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook on the second line.
During his appearance on "L'Antichambre," Norman Flynn proposed a significant offer between the Montreal Canadiens and the Anaheim Ducks. He suggests that the Canadiens offer their 5th overall draft pick to acquire Mason McTavish, a 21-year-old center, from the Ducks.
McTavish, selected 3rd overall in 2021, has the skills necessary to become an NHL star. Such a transaction would address an immediate need for the Canadiens while strengthening the team in the long term.
