Three goals for the Montreal Canadiens includes one of their first round picks
Now Marco D’Amico of the Montreal Hockey LeagueThe Montreal Canadiens have an extra first-round draft pick this year from the Florida Panthers (17th overall), and could offer a young player on the roster to add to their core.
potential trade targets
Capo Kaku – New York Rangers – The Rangers may be looking to re-sign Patrick Kane and/or Vladimir Tarasenko, and have a few prospects looking to break through to the NHL.
Alex Newhawk – Colorado Avalanche – Hasn’t been able to establish himself as a top six forward and a change of scenery could benefit him.
Pierre-Luc Dubois – Winnipeg Jets – Pending RFA has been linked with the Canadiens. It will take more than just the first to land on Dubois.
Three potential Canadians who might consider trading
Now Marco D’Amico of the Montreal Hockey LeagueThe Montreal Canadiens have a deep opportunity but lack top talent. They have some passed prospects on the depth chart that can be used as trade bait against other prospects or used in a package deal for something that has long-term value.
For example, when they traded Alexander Romanov last year for the 13th overall pick, they then flipped to the Blackhawks with a third for Kirby Dash.
2022-23 Montreal Canadiens Top 10 Prospect – From Jan
Some of the possibilities they could consider a transfer would include Matthias Norländer (defensmann third round pick 2019), Oliver Kapanen (2021 second round center), Jesse Ylonen (right winger 2018 second round).
Is Kyler Yamamoto running out of time in Edmonton?
Alan Mitchell of The Athletic: wonders if Edmonton Oilers forward Kyler Yamamoto is playing his last games in an Oilers jersey. His numbers slipped this season, mostly due to two injuries that limited him to 58 games.
He’s netted another $3.1 million season, but does he bring enough offense to play in the top six? Could/Did the Oilers find/were better and cheaper options? Internally, would Ryan MacLeod or Warren Voegele, or would Dylan Holloway or potentially Raphael Lavoie be better choices?
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Yamamoto is still only 24 years old, but his cap number is a problem for the Oilers to give their position. Players and coaches love what he brings to the table, but is it enough for him to return next season?