'Kent Hughes is looking at absolutely every opportunity to improve at forward.'

Right now, Hughes is preparing transaction scenarios for the future. He wants to be ready for the draft, but also for the next few weeks this summer.

LeBrun also talked about the second-center position, and he confirms that yes, it could be hard to improve this summer at the key position.

The search for a second center could be too difficult this summer, so a compromise could be a top-6 winger with sparkle.

Some calls from the GM point in that direction. – Pierre LeBrun

Once again, remember that the plan remains to aim for the Stanley Cup in the long term. So if prices are too high for the draft, don’t be surprised if the club waits.

Management doesn’t want to sacrifice its future at any cost. #NoChange

Ideally, it’s picks and prospects who would leave. So don’t get too attached to picks #16 and #17 since, more than ever, these assets could leave this week.

But… not at any price, again.

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Let’s not forget that, if need be, the Canadiens could well wait a few months, or even a year, to pick up the big top-6 piece for the future. It all depends on the price.

The next few days will be exciting.