"With Ivan Demidov and Cayden Lindstrom selected in the first four picks, the worst-case scenario presented itself to the Canadiens. They had to decide whether to choose a forward at the 5th overall pick, select a right-handed defenseman - Zayne Parekh and Carter Yakemchuk were available - or trade down to acquire additional draft capital and secure the forward they wanted from the start.
We opted for option number 3, made the trade with Calgary, added a third first-round pick (in addition to the Jets' pick acquired in exchange for Sean Monahan), and drafted Tij Iginla from the Kelowna Rockets, a playoff-type forward who should help bolster the Canadiens' top six in about two years." - Arpon Basu
Though fictional, this exercise raises potential strategies for the Habs, particularly optimizing their first-round picks to address future needs. If this situation materializes in the real draft, Kent Hughes will have several crucial decisions to make for the team's future.
Via Marqueur.com:
Le 5e choix au total du CH échangé? On connaît maintenant sa valeur
