The Habs could have gone for Caleb Desnoyers with picks #16 and #17

If you’re doing this for a 25-year-old instead of an 18-year-old… it means something.

It means the Canadiens rebuild is well underway.

Kent Hughes has taken advantage of the moment to acquire a player who will be part of the Canadiens’ long-term plans and who will immediately improve the team’s roster on paper.

Of course, parting with two first-round picks has a certain effect… but we also know that these picks are never guaranteed either.

And that’s why getting an established player in return for picks and Emil Heineman is far from a bad thing for the Habs.

I can only imagine that the idea of drafting Caleb Desnoyers – by moving up with the two first-round picks – was discussed in the Canadiens’ offices. We’re talking about a center who’s likely to be a top-6 player in the National League for a long time, and who has really interesting potential.

But, on the other hand, it’s hard to be disappointed to see Noah Dobson coming to Montreal – also with a good contract in his pocket.

Kent Hughes really made the right decision.

Overtime

– Good news.

– Red Wings looking to make a move.

– Oh.