Canadiens Connection: What’s The Next Move

[Rick Stephens]

Over the past six months, the Montreal Canadiens have ignited a surge of excitement among their fans, with support and enthusiasm reaching levels not
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[Mash]

The Habs are at the part of their rebuild where they need to make serious decisions about kids coming though the pipeline, we saw that last year with Harris and this year with Mailloux and Heinemmen. There are a significant amount of NHL players in their prospects (now mostly bottom 6 forwards and 5-6 D that will play in the NHL), some of those need to be moved or shown longer term commitment. They cannot block the pipeline for others coming up by not making decisions.

WiFi is an interesting case. I do not think anyone will offer up a 1st round pick for him, but that being said, until Reinbacker is ready and Struble shows continued growth, I do not think that is a trade you will make right now. However, if WiFi is part of a package deal that brings a real 2nd line center, whatever that package may look like, I think you make that deal.

[monsieurchicken]

@ You would need much more than Wifi to get that 2nd line C, a young and legit one anyway.

I dont think you trade Wifi for a late first round pick anyway. Its not as good as some people think it is, late in the first round.

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