Montreal has no need to add to an already full forward group. They'd like to keep space for some prospects to fight, and can trade Kovacevic for a pick if they so desire.

Caufield-Suzuki-Slaf
Roy-Dach-Newhook
Armia-Evans-Anderson
Rhp-Dvorak-Gallagher

and on the verge is Pezzetta, Ylonen(rfa), Heineman, Beck.

They're not cap strapped, and could get what Jarkrok brings if they really wanted on the open market and probably without a 10-team no trade that would make them hard to flip. Jarkrok is also 32, and with this 2-time hand injury isn't attractive.

Imo they'd never have a reason to do this

Fair enough. Depends if Montreal is ready to compete next year or not. Jarnkrok would be an upgrade over that entire bottom 6 you listed. But I get it. Montreal has a TON of depth.

they're all depth, no elite guys coming in. I see them using their assets as buyers, but it'd have to be with players going out as well which won't be an easy task as you've mentioned sorta lol.