In the Max Pacioretty deal, Montreal’s management made a bet on future. It is hard to recoup the loss of a prolific goal-scorer, but by aiming young in their trade target and getting multiple assets, it is quite possible that the Habs will gain a lot of benefits from the move in a few years’ time.
In his press conference at the annual golf tournament, Marc Bergevin called Nick Suzuki an ‘‘A’’ prospect. That he is. He was drafted 13th overall last year by the Vegas Golden Knights, using their second first-round pick of the draft.