The Canadiens are looking to move in the 2023 NHL Draft
Alexander Gascon from Radio-Canada.caJason tweeted that:At this moment, the # Canadians They are doing their best to move into fourth place. They are very aggressive.” ~ Hockey guy who wants to remain anonymous.
The Montreal Canadiens will currently draft in five overall. From the looks of it, they’re interested in defenseman Will Smith.
NHL rumours: Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers
Arbon Paso Athletic: Basso confirms Gascon’s report that Canadians are trying to advance in enlistment. In addition to being called the fourth overall pick, the Canadiens also named the Anaheim Ducks the second overall pick as well.
Montreal would like to return Denis Guryanov And Sean Monahan
Arbon Paso Athletic: How the team wants to bring back both Denis Guryanov and Sean Monahan, Basso wrote in his recent article for the Canadians offseason. (Monahan re-signed to a one-year extension)
The Canadians love both players, but there are clear intentions, wanting them on AAVs less. Basso writes that the Canadians would not sponsor a qualifying bid for Goryanov. Gurianov’s current qualifying bid is $2.9 million. They hope the player re-signs when it becomes UFA at a lower cost, a la Reem Petlik last year.
Oilers looking to add one last piece to the puzzle tournament
Alan Mitchell of The Athletic: Mitchell writes that general manager Ken Holland He’s done a fair job building the Edmonton Oilers over the past 12 months. However, this summer will be a test with the team against the salary cap.
NHL Rumors: Kailer Yamamoto, Warren Foegele, Evan Bouchard, and Tom Wilson Speculation
Vegas exposed the Oilers’ weakness in defense and scoring depth. Two areas the Oilers must address this offseason if they want to be a championship team. Loss Oscar Cliffbaum This really hurt the team and they need to find a way to replace him.
Up front, the Oilers depth points run dry. Once you focus on the difference Leon Drystel And Connor McDavid, the Oilers’ offense was nonexistent. As Mitchell writes Evander KaneAnd Zach HeymanAnd Ryan Nugent Hopkins He will be back with Kailer Yamamoto moving on.
Who can bring them? Well, the free agent market isn’t the greatest, to begin with. They can trade for a player like Nino Niedretterbut they may have to throw their best on this elusive winger to play Draisaitl.