Two years ago, coming off one of the worst seasons in Montreal Canadiens history, the leading hockey operators made a conscious decision to steer away from their previous focuses. Size and grit would now be replaced by speed and ingenuity.
After winning the third overall pick, Marc Bergevin and Trevor Timmins had a plethora of talents to choose from, most notably Keith Tkachuk’s younger son; Brady. A Canadiens team of previous vintages would have jumped at that opportunity. “A big winger with a physical edge and a mean streak, ça c’est la classe!