"I know Mark Recchi had a big influence on a Patrice Bergeron. I think Tim Taylor and Dave Andreychuk had a big influence on Vinnie Lecavalier at that point where they’re a really talented, good young hockey player. So I’m excited to get to know Nick more as a player and as a person and to look at how we as an organization can help him to continue to progress and develop." - Kent Hughes
"What we're hearing is that, yes, the Canadiens are still on the lookout for picks and prospects in their roster makeover. But further proof that this is not necessarily a traditional rebuild and more of a roster transformation is that I'm told the Habs intend to be pretty aggressive in free agency come July 13," LeBrun said.
"They hope to be a player. While they want to get younger in some parts of the team, they also want to lure a big star or two to Montreal as part of this roster transformation."
Looking back on these comments from last season, I bet Hughes would still like to add a role model for MTL's young guys... Alex Killorn seems to be the perfect fit. He has extensive playoff experience and he's a work horse which should make him the perfect compliment to Suzuki and Caufield. Being a Montreal native and playing two years with St. Louis should help MTL's cause should he be available.
Next he clearly would like to bring in a star player, a potential star is available right now in Dubois and I think MTL would like to make sure they lock him up. They should also get another great player in the draft, they have Slafkovsky from last draft and he already made a move for Dach. If they get Dubois there Top 6 should be set for years.
Here's what I have for Laval:
Ferrell - Pitlick - Roy
Heineman - Kidney - Richard
Teasdale - Simoneau - Laferriere
XXX - Mysak - XXX
Scandella - Mailloux
Struble - Wideman
Trudeau - Norlinder
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