A video podcast from The Hockey News: This question posed is a great one because of what Montreal is and is not. They are one of the best 5-on-5 teams in hockey and yet one of the worst on special teams. It is baffling in so many ways. Their identity needs to be explored before contemplating trades.
Does Montreal ultimately stand pat? The dilemma is does one mortgage to acquire talent? The answer appears to be no. Could there be smaller moves? That is more plausible. Consider the Canadiens because of the wealth of prospects from center (Nick Suzuki) to goaltender Cayden Primeau.