1. MTL declines
2. Its funny how you have two Jespers (Bratt and Boqvist)
3. Here are the top two lines I want to see for you:

Hughes - Hischier - Palmieri
Boqvist - Zajac - Gusev

4. Speaking of Gusev, is he performing up to expectations?

I feel like montreal needs some size so I thought Simmonds could be a low risk move to add some size in a veteran (look at their picks in this upcoming draft). Gusev has been interesting, first 10 or so games he was a nightmare defensively but had some momennts. He has played well over the last 15 or so game with Zajac and Coleman though and I think he could eventually be on a line that doesnt have two defensive acnhors for him. Seems to be improving with the NHL game as the season goes on.

What about Hughes playing on the top line as LW with Hischier and Palmieri

Wouldnt hate that, I think Hughes with Zacha or Nico would be good for him in year 1. Let him focus more on creating offensively than playing a two way game down the middle.

I am longing to see that

Doubt Montreal trades anything for Simmonds, not only is he an UFA, but he's terrible now.