Jonathan Toews in Anaheim: it makes a lot of sense, says Elliotte Friedman

Indeed, the reputable tipster sincerely believes that Toews in Anaheim is a reunion that would make a lot of sense.

The addition of such a veteran on Anaheim’s side would clearly help establish a better culture going forward with all the very talented young players coming through and already progressing with the big club.

Although Toews will clearly be rusty, his experience will be extremely important in the dressing room, and he’ll bring a lot more than just points to the table.

The veteran will therefore be a coveted asset on the market, and also one that is likely to help some teams make decisions.

And in Anaheim, if the rumors are to be believed, there are still some important decisions to be made.

Indeed, Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish remain two names that circulate a lot in trade rumors, and so, by adding a center like Toews, the Ducks might feel more comfortable letting another one go.

On paper, trading a young player for a 37-year-old veteran may sound ridiculous, but in the Ducks’ case, they have so many good young forwards, they can afford to trade one, or even two, to rebalance their lineup.

And that’s where the Canadiens could come in.

It’s no secret that the Habs are looking for a center, and McTavish is one of the options.

So is Zegras, but let’s just say he’s becoming less and less popular.

So there’s a world in which adding Toews to Anaheim benefits the Habs, who clearly have what it takes to uproot one of the Ducks’ young centers.

We’ll keep a close eye on everything.

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