The Montreal Canadiens are still looking for a top-tier forward to bolster their offense heading into the 2024-2025 season, according to Ryan Dixon of Spector's Hockey.
While the team has not yet made a major acquisition, Hughes is potentially considering using a promising young defenseman as trade bait to address this need before training camp.
The focus is on adding a top 6 forward to expedite the team's rebuilding process under Martin St-Louis' leadership. Players like Martin Necas, Trevor Zegras, Patrik Laine, and Rutger McGroarty, previously linked to the Canadiens, remain available on the trade market.
Hughes, known for finalizing significant summer trades, could still spring surprises, similar to the recent acquisitions of Sean Monahan and Jeff Petry.
The expected activity in the trade market underscores the Canadiens' intention to strengthen their attack before the upcoming season begins.
